When Syncing iTunes Takes 30 to 45 Minutes to recognize iPhone

Essentially the subject line tells it all. Is there a cache or setting that could be causing this. The recognition time seems to be getting longer. I use latest software and the iPhone is a 3GS. Any help would be appreciated.

I upgraded to 4.1 and iTunes 10, and the syncing with Outlook takes much longer, in fact, after 15 minutes, it's still doing syncing contacts (step 1 of 3). The iTunes sync application has somehow been compromised with the new release of iTunes.

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When syncing iTunes reports "The iPod "name" cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. ". the music is updated but all the sleeve imagary is not including deleting the existing images. How do I solve please?

When syncing iTunes reports "The iPod “name” cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified. ". The music is updated but all the sleeve imagery is not including deleting the existing images. How do I solve please?

Hello WGT52,
It sounds like this error message is preventing you from syncing your content to the iPod. I would recommend the troubleshooting steps in the following article:
iTunes: Troubleshooting issues with third-party iTunes plug-ins
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Take care,
Sterling

ITunes takes 10-30 minutes to launch.

Every time I try to launch itunes, it shows up whenever it feels like it. It can take up to 30 minutes sometimes. I only have 1,000 songs and 5 or so playlists. Also, another weird thing that happens is everytime, when it finally does show up, i am required to type in my apple id password to "Sign In To Use This Computer for Automatic Downloads". Every. Single. Time. Both of these problems showed up around the same time. I have the latest version of iTunes. My computer has an i7 processor and 8gigs of ram, so I don't think that is the issue. If anyone could help, or offer suggestions, I would greatly appreciate it; as this is very frustrating. Also, once it's open it runs perfectly.

I also I this problem and untill now none of the above fixes solved my isues!
My itunes takes around 10 to 15 min (with itunes process in process manager) to load!
The strange think is that my system doesn't show any "stress" while opening it, the cpu load is fine (around 0% actually) and system memory is around 50% 60%, that is totally normal in my computer with itunes and chrome open.
Please help me this is very annoing, I takes ages to manage my iphone!
I tried booth lauching in itunes safe mode and start with a new library (shift while opening) the itunes still takes ages to lauch!
Please help!

ITunes takes 2-3 minutes to write video tags

I'm using the latest iTunes and for a while now, iTunes takes about 2-3 minutes whenever I update the information for a video file. It takes forever to "update tags".
I've defraged my hard drive, no virus scanner slowing it down. Any help?

Same here on my 2.4GHz Core 2 duo 3gb ram iMac...its not the computer problem for any of us just the new itunes is broken i guess
its tv shows though you're right...i find the best thing to do is edit the name (faster with tags) then when you click ok and it finishes, go back and re-edit and change the bulk of the info and it will write the tag fast

I get this message when syncing "itunes can not back up the ipod because a session could not be started" any idea of the problem?

I get this message when syncing my Ipod touch "itunes can not back up the ipod because a session could not be started" any ideas?

Have you looked at the previous posts on the right side of this page under the heading "More Like This" with your same problem?

Same file copying up to 20x throughout songs, albums artists and genres, when syncing itunes to ipod. Restored ipod classic 3 times in lastest itunes with a new user but no difference. Anyone had this happening?

Just brought IPod Classic. When sync my iTunes library to iPod multiple files, up to 20times are copying in all music categories. Apple support got me restoring iPod then creating a whole new iTunes library in a new user on my computer. Did this, sync again, same problem. Anyone experienced this?

ps when syncing it jumps through steps 1 - 4 real fast, i seem to remeber iphone showing the number of tracks transferring and names, but i see nothing? then it sits on 5 saying "waiting for changes to be applied"

After update, iTunes takes over 30 minutes to start up

I updated iTunes to 10.6.3.25 a couple of days ago to the latest version, and now it takes over 30 minutes to load. I click the iTunes icon on my desktop and get the mouse spinner for about 2 seconds, then it disappears. During that time, I can see in task manager that iTunes.exe using the about 25% of my CPU (i3 550) and over 100,000k of my 8GB of RAM. After it finally loads, I plug in my iPod and iTunes gives no indication that it sees it at all. Windows sees it, but iTunes doesn't. My question is, what can I do to fix this? I've already went into programs & features and went to changes and hit repair on each of the apple programs I have on my computer and that changed nothing, and I also tried this.
tl;dr iTunes takes forever to load and iPod doesn't show up in iTunes

UPDATE: After having had my iPod plugged in for TWO HOURS, it has finally been detected by iTunes.

HT1766 When syncing, iTunes tells me that there is not enough space on my iPhone, even though there are 20GB of free space

There obviously IS enough free space, yet somehow iTunes seems to think there isn't.
What do I do? Did somebody have this problem before?
Tried restarting, switching on and off, nothing worked

Unfortunately that's not the case.
I didn't confuse it with my iCloud storage. I'm talking specifically about the storage ON my iPhone.
When syncing the diagram on the bottom of the page (you know the coloured one that gives you Audio, Photos, Apps...) shows me that I have more than 20GB of remaining space.
And I'm trying to get audio on it which is definitely LESS than 20 GB. So it should fit.
But it still gives me the error message that the data I'm trying to sync to my phone is too large

When syncing itunes goes through the process of syncing cal,mail,etc. but when gets to determining tracks to sync it freezes

While syncing iTunes will go through the process with no problems but when it reaches the phase that is determining tracks to sync it freezes up.

I have the same problem when syncing just-released audio books from Audible.com. New books from last month sync fine but not this month. Audible acknowledges an issue with iTunes that would be resolve in the next fix but when is that?

Iphone 5s is stuck in 'waiting for changes to be applied' when syncing iTunes

I recently upgraded to the iphone 5s. When syncing between my 5s and my macbook pro it wont go beyond 'step 4- waiting for changes to be applied' no music gets transfered over and it never completes. Ive tried restarting itunes, restarting my laptop, restarting my iphone, restoring my iphone. In the summary tab of itunes ive tried to change syncing options between wifi alternatives, automatically syncing when plugged in, and 'manually manage music and video' . I've also shut off the 'find my iphone' in my iphone icloud settings (as I read in a support community posting this may work - no luck). Interestingly I got an ipad mini retina after the iphone 5s and it synced no problem with my itunes. (the new mini is crazy fast btw - so happy with it). Anyways, I'm running itunes 11.1.3 and OS X version 10.8.5 on my macbook. iphone is 7.04. Help please. I really miss having music on my phone...

The warranty entitles you to complimentary phone support for the first 90 days of ownership.
If you bought the product in the U.S. directly from Apple (not from a reseller), you have 14 days from the date of delivery in which to exchange or return it for a refund. In other countries, the return policy may be different. If you bought from a reseller, its return policy applies.

When backup sometimes no response, when sync itunes will so lag

These days, When backup with ituns it no response,
althought sometimes can sync finish
but when sync it will cause the itunes and my computer lag
sometimes will hang = =
any ways can solution this problem
it happen 2~3days

Frozen or unresponsive iPad
Resolve these most common issues:
    •    Display remains black or blank
    •    Touch screen not responding
    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
 Cheers, Tom

ITunes 11.1.4 will not recognize iPhone, iPad after Dell BIOS update

I suspect the problems everyone is having are related to the BIOS. I am running a Dell XPS i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40 GHz 3.4 GHz with 24 GB RAM, 64 bit OS x64 based processor. OS is Windows 8.1
I just updated my BIOS as suggested by Dell. Now iTunes 11.1.4 will not recognize my iPhone or iPad.
My computer accesses the iPhone or iPad, but iTunes does not recognize them.
This was not a problem prior to updating BIOS.
Is there a fix or patch?
I have to sync my devices for work.
Please no baby-steps replies. Have tried everything including removing devices from device manager and reconnecting to force driver update and try to force iTunes recognition. None of that works.
Thanks!

Here is the fix from Waldo-E3 elsewhere in this forum.
Like I said, no baby steps answers please!
Kudos to Waldo-E3!
RESOLVED...
Found these steps posted elsewhere by another and the solution worked for me...
1. Go to Windows 8.1 Control Panel.
2. Go to Hardware and Sound; Devices and Printers; Unspecified (look for Apple Mobile Device USB Driver)
3. Right-click, then select properties on the menu list.
4. Select the "Hardware" tab at the top When the properties dialog box opens, once more select properties on the lower right hand button.
5. Under the "Driver" tab menu, the update driver button will be grey and unselectable here. So you need to select and click "Change Settings" button located near the lower left corner.
6. Now you can click the "Driver" tab menu near the top, so you can see the "Update Driver" button.
7. Select "Update Driver".
8. Select and click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. For Windows 8.1 64 bit, it should be located in the folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers.
10. Click Next, and let the driver re-install.
11. iTunes 11.1.4.62 should open automatically if your iphone is connected already

Itunes 11.1.4 doesn't recognize iphone

i am running Windows 8 (ugh) and can't get itunes 11.1.4 to see my iphone 4, IOS 7.0.4. This has just recently started (my last backup thru itunes was 1/9/14.) Also, the pc sees the phone as it appears in the devices & drivers section of my directory. I can move pictures from my iphone, too.
When I plug the usb cord into my computer, i now get a message on my iphone about whether or not to trust this computer. I say yes & then I can see it in the directorys. This is new - it didn't use to do this.
I have repaired itunes from the control panel & have double checked the settings for Apple Mobile Device as per the discussion http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1538
Any suggestions would be appreciated

Well, I figured it out myself. I read the comments/notices that the USB 2.0 has to be in working condition to use it, and I switched cables around, but ended up with them in the same place. I know they work; I've used them before. I have a charging case that uses a micro USB cable to charge, which USED TO be able to connect my iPhone 5 to the Mac. Since the iOS 7 upgrade, the Mac doesn't see it. I de-cased the phone, used the lightning cable and the Mac saw the device.

ITunes takes 7 - 10 Minutes to sync songs to iPod

Ever since I installed iTunes 7.1.1 it's been taking ridiculously long to synchronize my library to my 5G iPod. I have already tried restoring it but it didn't seem to work... It doesn't even begin to sync my new songs to my iPod until about 8 minutes has passed. I have an 80GB and about 55 GB used up already. Could the problem have to do with how much space I have left on my iPod??
Please Respond to this message if you know what's occuring.
Thanks
Dell Dimension Windows XP

Is that acceptable? with 9,000 records I would think that is fast.
If you are looking for the same speed you had before, you aren't going to find it.
Two different technologies.
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When syncing itunes with new updates I get to step 7 and then it will take hours to complete syn. when finished it always says there is an item it cannot sync

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you

This forum is for questions from those managing sites on iTunes U, Apple's service for colleges and universities to post educational material in the iTunes Store. You'll be most likely to get help with this issue if you ask in the general iTunes forums.
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When Syncing iTunes Takes 30 to 45 Minutes to recognize iPhone

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