Syncing iOS4 is EXTREMELY slow

Before I updated my iPhone 3G from 3.1.3 to iOS 4.0 I was able to sync fairly quickly with iTunes, under a minute. Calendars, Contacts and Notes would each only take a few seconds to sync. Since upgrading the sync process takes around 15 minutes with Calendars, Contacts and Notes taking a few minutes each. What gives? This is ridiculous and downgrading isn't really an option now since I doesn't appear to have a backup from before I upgraded.

I have exactly the same problem. Before the ios4 update I was able to sync fairly quickly and now it takes ages and iTunes freezes up during the sync. This issue plus ios4 drains the life out of the battery quiker than a bath has ruined a perfectly good phone. They shouldn't have released the update for the 3G and 3GS

Similar Messages

  • Syncing has become extremely slow with iOS 5.

    After install of iOS 5, syncing from my PC to my iPhone 4 has become extremely slow. I've uninstalled iTunes, and restored my iPhone 4.
    Anyone have a solution?
    (by "slow" I mean I've been working on it for 16 hrs. Still not done.)

    I did two things that made syncing an iPhone 4 with iOS5 a lot more speedier; not sure which did the trick but my iPhone now syncs in seconds rather than churn on and on and on.  Here's what I did.  First, in iTunes, under Edit, Preference, Devices, I checked the "Prevent iPods, iPhones, and iPads from syncing automatically".  Second, I deleted all my old iPhone backups.  After doing these two things, my iPhone 4 with iOS5 in iTunes 10.5 syncs in seconds.

  • Dropbox uploading/syncing speeds are extremely slow

    I've noticed that when I am in Windows my Dropbox uploading speeds are relatively fast but when I am using Arch Linux it uploads at a crawl. When I initially start the program it jumps up to a fast rate and then almost immediately starts to slide down to about 20 kbs.
    I looked at my Dropbox settings and I made sure nothing is throttled including the download speeds.  Does this have something to do with my specific network configuration in Arch Linux? Its definitely not my ISP since in Windows using the same connection Dropbox is really fast.

    I could only find this on the internet, besides that I am out of ideas:
    Preferences > Network > Bandwidth > Change Settings. Once there, change your Upload rate to "Don't limit", or if you're familiar with your network's upload bandwidth and want to exercise a little more control, pick an upload limit that you're comfortable with in the Limit to field.
    Maybe it is related to your network configuration. Dropbox is working fine here.

  • Extremely Slow Sync on Windows 7

    Hello
    I recently installed Windows 7 on my system. Before that I had Vista and before that I had XP, both systems synced really quickly with no problems.
    Now that im on Windows 7, iTunes is syncing music to my iPod touch very slowly. Iv posted this on other forums and tried removing and installing all traces of apple software and iv tried disabling backup. Nothing is working.
    Please help, im starting to really get annoyed with this.

    iTunes itself was running extremely slow on my computer. I would click a song to play and it'd take several seconds to register the click.
    It wasn't an issue with the computer, as it is a new i7 (quad-core/hyperthreading)computer with 16gbs of ram and running Windows 7. Following advice from elsewhere, I tried running iTunes 'as an administrator'.. and it sped up considerably.
    To run as administrator:
    * Right-click iTunes icon
    * Select 'Properties'
    * Click 'Compatibility' tab
    * Check 'Run this program as an administrator'
    * Click 'ok'.
    A side note, running as administrator will cause you to click 'ok' on the UAC notice when you first run the program. To me, this was preferably to the program running so slow.

  • Nano first sync'ed extremely slow, now crashes all the time

    My Nano worked fine until a few days ago. It then suddenly started to sync extremely slow. Because of this, I canceled the sync, but the Nano stayed in Sync-Mode anyway. So I reseted it. That seems to have messed it up completely: now it crashes every time I connect it to my Macbook. When I try it, the Apple logo appears shortly, then the connect screen, after which it crashes again... Also when I try to play anything, the Nano just crashes...
    Resetting the iPod (Center+Menu) didn't work... Is there anything else I can do?
    Btw, my other iPods (1G Nano + Touch) seem to work fine. So iTunes probably is not the problem...

    Problem solved: I had to put the Nano into hard disk mode, so that the software doesn't get booted once it connect it to a Mac. That way it can't crash. Then I could reset it and now it works again.
    Btw, Apple Service didn't want to tell me how to do it. Luckily Google did:
    http://www.command-tab.com/2006/03/30/hidden-ipod-commands/

  • After 10.5.7 update, extremely slow home sync

    After updating the server to 10.5.7, the 'full' sync at login/logout has become extremely slow. On a sub-spec Leopard machine like a 500MHz G4 it actually took 30 minutes to log in because of slow syncing. On a MacBook (Core Duo) it takes 15 minutes. It takes long checking, it is very slow syncing, and finishing takes another 4-5 minutes.
    On 10.5.6 it was OK. Both clients have been updated to 10.5.7 client. Multiple login/logouts do not change anything. Logging out (15min sync) and immediately logging in results in another 15min sync.
    Most of the time seems spent syncing of Library/PubSub. It may be just 1.5MB or so, but it takes ages.
    I am using server side file tracking.
    Anything I can try to do to make this usable again?

    I first removed syncing ~/Library/PubSub but this did not help too much.
    I removed the contents of ~/.FileSync from clients (2) and server. Since the clients have FileVault home dirs that requires being logged in everywhere.
    The old SQLite db in ~/.FileSync directory was 16MB, the new one 1.8MB. After that, I have seem an improved responsiveness. Still not something extremely fast, but good enough.
    It would be good if there was some sort of 'reclaim' functionality in the SQLite db that underlies home syncing, just like there is for FileVaulted home directories.

  • My Windows XP computer becomes extremely slow when I try using iTunes. It cannot connect to iTunes Store. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling iTunes but nothing changes. I cannot use iTunes or sync my iPod anymore. Please help.

    I cannot use iTunes anymore. My computer becomes extremely slow or just freezes. I notice the problem started after I updated iTunes to a new version. I have tried uninstalling iTunes completely from my computer and installing it back, but problem continues. We iTunes launches, it tries to connect to iTunes store, but it doesn't seem to be able to do that either. I can't sync my iPod or play back my music, please help.

    With those symptoms, I'd try the following document:
    Apple software on Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
    (If there's a SpeedBit LSP showing up in Autoruns, it's usually best to just uninstall your SpeedBit Video Accelerator.)

  • IPhone 3G running extremely slow with iOS4

    Anyone else having issues with their iPhone 3G running extremely slow since the iOS4 update? I am mainly noticing it in my messages, when typing a text message, it takes about 20 seconds to respond after touching the letters and when receiving a text message when in the middle of replying the previous messages disappear up, and you must swipe your finger down the screen to get them back.
    Any suggestions to help resolve it?

    All of us 3G users are waiting.
    I just got off the phone with Apple Tech Support (I have the Apple Protection Plan for the 3G iPhone) and he had we do a reset as a new user.
    After reading these recent posts, it is obvious that Apple owes us a real fix to their software upgrade.
    It's very frustrating to use this phone now especially when it ran so well with the previous OS, 3.1.3.
    The fact that Apple does not allow or support downgrading (or, in this case, an "upgrade") to the previous version or a fix now, is not favorable to the company's customers or image, in my opinion.
    I specifically asked the tech when a fix will be coming out and he said in a couple of weeks, but that is mainly for the antenna issue. When pressed for an answer to our problems, he said he wasn't sure if that update to version 4 will address the 3G issues.
    He suggested I post "product suggestions" @ apple.com/feedack and said that Apple does read these comments as well as the Discussion Boards....
    Hey, Apple, if you're reading this......Help us out already with this software mess or face losing customers!!
    Message was edited by: RICKRACK305
    Message was edited by: RICKRACK305

  • Extreme slow syncing & huge backup folder

    The problem I'm having is 2-fold: 1. My 3GS syncs extremely slow; approx. 12 hrs.! And 2.: If I check the backup folder in home/library/applicationsupport/MobileSync, it's huge: over 1 Gig. Allthough I have ~ 11 Gigs on the phone, I don't understand this size. Shouldn't it be no more than a couple of megs? If I'm correct, the backup folder only contains info about the apps and other content that's on the phone. The apps are in iTunes/Mobile Applications. I have no explanation for this problem, tried deleting de backup folder and fresh syncing, but to no effect. Can anyone help out? Thanks in advance! Patrick

    This link provides the data included with your iPhone's backup, which includes photos and/or video in your iPhone's Camera Roll, contact info, various iPhone settings, recent calls, call favorites, SMS/MMS, Safari history/cache/cookies, email account settings, wi-fi network settings, 3rd party app settings and data created and stored by a 3rd party app.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3603
    Something may be wrong with your backup or with some of the data included with the backup since it shouldn't take 12 hours or anywhere close to that. My iPhone's backup takes well less than 5 minutes. You can delete the existing backup and create a new backup to see if this makes any difference. An initial new backup will take longer that succeeding backups.

  • Extremely slow iPod nano (2nd gen) sync.

    When I plug-in my nano to my Windwos 7 syncing is extremely slow even when there's only one file to sync. I have the lates iTunes version (9.0.3.15). I tried all USB ports - same result. Do you have any ideas what the problem might be.
    Thank you.

    Interesting. This is sounding a bit BIOS-y.
    Toshibas can have issues with their USB connections with older versions of the BIOSes in place. (They're much better now that they used to be, though.)
    Can you confirm your model number for me Yan? I've been searching the main Toshiba support page to references for the Toshiba Satellite L450-01M (so I can check on BIOS updates and chipset drivers and so forth, but I'm not able to locate any information for that particular model:
    http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp

  • Blackberry desktop for Mac and Bold 9900 - extremely slow syncing?

    Is it just me or does it take forever just to sync a few changes to photos or music to my Bold 9900 using the Blackberry desktop on mac?   Ok granted the first time I added over 1000 songs, several playlists and about 40 photos from iPhoto via the sync software, it took over 3 hrs to sync.  Personally I find that extremely slow, especially when comparing to my ipad or iphone and itunes syncing.   Today I wanted just to remove one photo album from my phone, so unticked it and resynced again.   Over half an hour before it finished!  The registering media with device step takes a very long time, as does the initial preparation stage......  surely there must be something wrong?  
    Without the wifi sync feature i can't imagine it being practical just to add one song to my phone through this software before popping out with the phone in the car.... I would need to give myself over 30 minutes in advance.
    Any advice or help most appreciated.
    Thanks
    Simon

    Hey midinotes,
    Welcome to the BlackBerry Support Community Forums.
    It can take quite awhile to synchronize media to your BlackBerry.  Especially with the songs, 1000 songs it is normal to take a few hours.
    The easiest way I add music to my BlackBerry is dragging the media files to the media card.  It's a lot quicker.
    -ViciousFerret
    Come follow your BlackBerry Technical Team on Twitter! @BlackBerryHelp
    Be sure to click Like! for those who have helped you.
    Click  Accept as Solution for posts that have solved your issue(s)!

  • Extremely slow sync after upgrading to iPhone2.0

    Even since I upgrade the iPhone to 2.0 firmwire, each sync is extremely slow. It would say "backing up iPhone" for like 15 minutes before real syncing starts.
    What did I do wrong that would cause this lengthy backup? How can I avoid that in the future?

    I restored my phone over the weekend. The sync returned to normal when I turned the Apps sync off.
    I experimented with the phone by turning on a few Apps syncing. When I sync the first time, it went okay. Then without changing any apps, I made a few changes in the address book, sync'ed again, it was getting slower, made a few more changes in the address book, sync'ed again, the sync time kept growing. I didn't time it, but felt like each sync is doubled.
    Since the sync now takes hours after a few syncs from a restore, I am quite sure it will reach the 12+ hour sync I experienced before the restore. The sync is taking so long that it is almost impossible to try things out to see a pattern.
    But based on someone's observations, the problem is related to Apps Sync.
    And it is doubling after each sync. So within days, your iPhone is render inoperable. So my advice is don't touch the Apps Store with a 10 foot pole until Apple gives an answer on what is going on.

  • ITunes syncing extremely slow!

    Hi, I was wondering if anybody has any suggestions or possible solutions as to why iTunes syncs my music so slow. I recently bought an iPod Touch and it took about 5 hours to sync 700 songs. My computer is fairly decent, it's 2.66 Gigahertz, and I have 1.5 gigs of RAM as well. Also, this problem never occured on my previous ipod nano, which synced in less than a minute. A single song takes about a minute to sync now. Anybody know what's wrong?

    I have the exact same problem. iTunes sync is amazingly slow on my MacBook. You can transfer files faster than you can sync, but 10x times faster; I'm disappointed. I have to admit, iTunes never claimed to be fast.

  • Macbook Pro gets Extremely slow when itunes is open

    When I launch Itunes my mac gets extremely slow. I mean so slow that right now it is open and i am watching my words catch up to my typing. If I play a song on itunes my processor doesn't go about 40% and it is still extremely slow. I even tried to wirelessly sync my iphone and it still is like this. Any one know why. I have lion with all updates. If I don't launch itunes I'm fine When I launch Itunes It drags like a mother...lol any and all help appreciated TIA!!

    How much free space on the startup disk?
    Right or control click the MacintoshHD icon. Click Get Info. In the Get Info window you will see Capacity and Available. Make sure you have a minimum of 15% free disk space.

  • Zen X-Fi2 extremely slow when loading playlists!

    0Zen X-Fi2 extremely slow when loading playlists!?I recently purchased a Zen X-Fi2 64gb. I'd been waiting for a player of this size for a few years now but Creative was behind the power curve so I temporarily switched to an Archos 80gb. After the Archos began to annoy me I ended up just going with the Zen 32gb flash based player. It works/ed great. This new Zen X-Fi2 however is unbearably slow! I don't mind quite sometime to rebuild the library once the initial sync is done but when it takes 5 minutes to load a playlist (3000+ songs) then I get upset. It takes so long to load said playlist that the player shuts off before it has time to load all the songs. I can't even just click play right away like I could on the Zen. The only way I've been able to get around it is to tap the screen twice. Once to load the playlist (which takes forever if it's more than 00 songs) and again to play once the lengthy loading process is over with. However even then it doesn't load all the songs. I've been communicating with tech support about this with no resolution in sight. All they keep telling me is how 'normal' it is for a player to load a large number of songs. My Zen which is an MTP player syncs and plays music much faster! Is there anyway to possibly upgrade this to an MTP player?

    Hi Vokivolli,
    Almost 2 months on from your original post I see that you have received no reply from an administrator. Are these problems still persisting with your player? I have an X-Fi Style too and am experiencing the same problems. Like you I was hoping that firmware updates would address the problem. I don't think that the Style is a priority for Creative and unfortunately I don't see them bothering to solve these issues. Hope I'm wrong cos otherwise I love the X-Fi Style.

Maybe you are looking for