Why won't my iPhone sync to iTunes anymore?

I've had my iPhone for a few months, and after the last two updates to my iPhone software it hasn't been syncing. iTunes detects it, I can drag and drop things as per usual... but it gets to the last stage of the sync - "copying files" or something of the sort a and it will stay on that stage for HOURS! I've left it plugged in for several hours (even overnight) and there is no change. Is this an issue I can resolve somehow, or do I need to get into a genius bar and have them take a look at my device? (I'm really hoping to avoid doing so, because I've spent money purchasing apps and added numerous contacts since my last backup -- and haven't been able to complete one since being unable to sync to iTunes. I dont want to lose all of my recent items!)

Hello Georgia,
I would be concerned too if music was not syncing over to my iPhone. I found a couple of resources that I think might help.
First, if you are trying to drag the music over to your iPhone in iTunes (manual syncing), verify that "Manually manage music and videos" is checked:
You can find more information in the full article:
Managing content manually on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1535
You can also try syncing automatically and trying to resync. You can resync content to the iPhone by unchecking "Sync Music" and then clicking "Apply" and then checking "Sync Music" and then clicking "Apply" again:
You can find the syncing steps in the following articles:
iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12313
iTunes 11 for Mac: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12113
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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