TS3683 I have not been able to successfully back up my iPad to my MAC computer since 07/21/2013. I keep getting the error message "iTunes could not back up iPad "" because an error have occurred." Any suggestions on what I can do to resolve this error?

I have not been able to successfully back up my iPad to my MAC computer since 07/21/2013. I keep getting the error message "iTunes could not back up iPad "" because an error have occurred." Any suggestions on what I can do to resolve this error?

Hi there BuffaloSailor!
I have an article here with some troubleshooting suggestions for this issue:
iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
Take care, and thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities.
-Braden

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The search bar can be very valuable...........
In using it, I found out other's have had this issue and it likely means you have a 3G iPad? If you do, go into settings and turn off cellular data, then try to update again and you should be OK........

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Hi,
Try this thread. https://discussions.apple.com/message/12661408?messageID=12661408
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when synching iPhone i get the following message: iTunes could not sync contacts to iPhone because the sync server failed to sync the phone. any idea how to fix this problem?

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Try:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15519179#15519179

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Hi Judy,
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ray

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don
thanks for your suggestion. that is the same advice that i got from the geek squad at the local apple store.
i did what he instructed but it did not work. i have since called apple support twice regarding the problem. they had me start the computer in safe mode, going into the library and deleting a phlist file (i think) do a repair disk permissions, do a repair disk, empty the cache, and finally the last guy told me to unplug the computer from the wall socket and restart.
when i mentioned the advice you and the apple store guy gave me they sort of poo pooed it saying that was done when they did all this other stuff.
i am now waiting for the download to be completed to see if unplugging the computer had any effect.
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One thing that might help.
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2. check the box to disable syncing for iphones connected to itunes and click ok.
3. Then click the button to reset sync history.
4. Now click ok to close the preferences window.
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7. then click apply on the bottom right of itunes.
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The thing is - I have no idea what error have I encountered!
Usually, I would assume the previous backup file is corrupted and I will proceed to delete the old backups. I did the same this time round, and it's still unable to sync. Now I have no more backup files!
I have tried -
1. Deleting old backup files.
2. Restarting iPhone 4S & iMAC.
3. Remove
I am using iOS 5.1 on iPhone 4S, and iTunes 10.6.1 on Mac OSX Lion. My phone is not jail-broken in the first place.
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I need to back up my files!!!

Unfortunately, "because and error occured" doesn't give you much to go on. Some general things I would try if you haven't already:
Use Disk Utility on your mac to repair disk permissions, then reboot and try backing up again.
Use Finder to go to ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/, then control-click on the Backup folder and select Get Info, then check Sharing & Permissions at the bottom and make sure your username has read & write priviledges
Try closing all apps, then reset your phone: double-tap the home button, tap and hold the apps at the bottom until they wiggle, tap the minus sign on all apps to close them. Then reset your phone: hold the on/off and home buttons until you see the Apple logo (ignore the off slider that appears first), and release
Try a different usb to dock connector cable; ensure that your case isn't interfering with a good connection to the dock connector at the bottom of your phone; clean the dock connector at the bottom of your phone (e.g., with a dry toothbrush); troubleshoot your usb connection (http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286)
I know this looks like a laundry list, but unfortunately it's hard to isolate the problem without a clear error message. If the problem persists, you might try posting in the iMac or iTunes forums for other ideas.

Previously posted troubleshooting doesn't work for my error message "iTunes could not back up the iPhone because an error occurred". What other options do I have?

Previously posted troubleshooting doesn't work for my error message "iTunes could not back up the iPhone because an error occured". What other options do I have to backup my iPhone data properly?

Hi there kchagape,
You may find the troubleshooting steps in the article below helpful.
iOS: Troubleshooting backup issues in iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2529
-Griff W.

TS3683 I have not been able to successfully back up my iPad to my MAC computer since 07/21/2013. I keep getting the error message "iTunes could not back up iPad "" because an error have occurred." Any suggestions on what I can do to resolve this error?

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