Why won't my iPod sync with my iTunes? It says session failed to start.

My iPod will not sync with my iTunes. It says session failed to start. Why is it doing that?

What happens when you try to sync?

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  • Why won't my ipod sync with my new laptop?

    Why won't my ipod sync with my new laptop?

    Hi, Ms Rudy77.
    Thank you for the question.  You may find these articles helpful in syncing your iPod with your new computer. 
    iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
    iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12313
    Regards,
    Jason H.

  • Why won't my iphone5 sync with my itunes?

    Awhile back my computer had caught a virus and I had to take it to my dad for him to fix it. Now before all that had happened my iphone5 had now problems syncing to the iTunes in my computer. Since I got my computer back, I was told that everything had to be dumped from my computer, so I had to download iTunes again back into my computer. But now my iphone5 won't sync with  my computer. It claims that my phone is synced with another iTunes, and that the only way to sync it to my computer is to dump everything that is in my phone!! I don't understand how it can't recognize my iphone5! Its the same computer and the same phone, but i just won't sync! I don't want to erase ANYTHING from my phone!! I just want it in my iTunes so I can put it all in my new iphone6+!!!

    If you've had the OS reinstalled on the computer then it's likely that it will be being seen as a a different computer.
    See if the instructions on this page work : Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive
    If you want to copy your content back from the phone then you should be able to copy iTunes purchases back via File > Devices > Transfer Purchases
    For non-iTunes purchases (e.g. music copied from CDs), and if you haven't got it on your backup of your library, then there are some programs listed half-way down this page which should be able to copy it back : Recover your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device
    (I've asked for your post to be moved to the Using iPhone forum, where you've posted is for questions about the iTunes app.)

  • HT1386 My ipad wont sync to my computer, it says session failed to start. I have just reinstalled itunes onto mt pc

    Please help me to sync my ipad mini to my pc.
    I have just reinstalled itunes onto my pc and it still wont sync.
    what can i do?

    Maybe:
    Sync Session Failed to Start iTouch iOS5: Apple Support Communities

  • HT1386 why won't my ipod sync with a song I just purchased on my computer?

    Itunes shows that I purchased a song, but it won't sync with my ipod.  The song shows up in my purchase history.  How do I get it on my ipod?

    Try:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    What happens when you try to sync?
    Was the iPod previous synced to another iTunes library/computer?
    Have you successfully synced from this iTunes library/computer before?
    Do the songs play in iTunes?
    Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
    iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod        
    Do you have any Restrictions (Settings>General>Restrictions) set that would prevent syncing those songs?

  • Why won't my iPod sync with new, empty library?

    Had some problems with my laptop and had to reformat hard disk. Stupidly, didn't back up iTunes library. All the songs are still on the iPod but I can't download them to iTunes. Error message says iPod cannot sync with this library becasue it is set up to sync with another library (I assume that's the one I erased). Is there any way to download the songs on my iPod into a library on my laptop? Thanks for any help you can provide.

    Connect your iPod to your computer. When you get the message that it is linked to a different library and asking if you want to link to this one and replace all your songs etc, press "Cancel". Pressing "Erase and Sync" will irretrievably remove all the songs from your iPod. When your iPod appears in the iTunes source list change the update setting to manual, that will let you use our iPod without the risk of accidentally erasing it. Check the "manually manage music and videos" box in Summary then press the Apply button. Also when using most of the utilities listed below your iPod needs to be enabled for disc use, changing to manual update will do this by default: Managing content manually on iPod
    Once you are safely connected there are a few things you can do to restore your iTunes from the iPod. The transfer of content sources such as songs imported from CD is designed by default to be one way from iTunes to iPod. However there are a number of third party utilities that you can use to retrieve the music files and playlists from your iPod. You'll find that they have varying degrees of functionality and some will transfer movies, videos, photos, podcasts and games as well. Have a look at the web pages and documentation, this is just a small selection of what's available, they are generally quite straightforward. You can read reviews and comparisons of some of them here:
    Wired News - Rescue Your Stranded Tunes
    Comparison of iPod managers
    TuneJack Windows Only (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod2PC Windows Only
    iDump Windows Only
    SharePod Windows Only
    iPodRip Mac & Windows
    YamiPod Mac and Windows
    Music Rescue Mac & Windows
    iPodCopy Mac and Windows
    Floola Mac & Windows
    iGadget Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    iPod Access Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
    If you have any iTunes Music Store purchases the transfer of purchased content from the iPod to authorised computers was introduced with iTunes 7. You'll find details in this article: Copying iTunes Store purchases from your iPod or iPhone to a computer
    There's also a manual method of copying songs from your iPod to a Mac or PC. The procedure is a bit involved and won't recover playlists but if you're interested it's available on page 2 at this link: Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide
    Whichever of these retrieval methods you choose, keep your iPod in manual mode until you have reloaded your iTunes and you are happy with your playlists etc then it will be safe to return it auto-sync. I would also advise that you get yourself an external hard drive and back your stuff up, relying on an iPod as your sole backup is not a good idea and external drives are comparatively inexpensive these days, you can get loads of storage for a reasonable outlay.

  • Why won't my Ipod sync with my new laptops outlook calendar

    I had no problem syncing my Ipod touch with my old lap top but when I tried to sync it with my new lap top (with windows 7 & outlook 2010) it won't sync with my calendar? New items don't appear, any ideas?

    Hi, Ms Rudy77.
    Thank you for the question.  You may find these articles helpful in syncing your iPod with your new computer. 
    iTunes Store: About authorization and deauthorization
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1420
    iTunes 11 for Windows: Set up syncing for iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12313
    Regards,
    Jason H.

  • Why won't my ipod sync with iTunes?

    I have a first gen iPod Touch, running iOS5.1.1
    When I connect to iTunes, it is recognized, and I can manually sync.  However even when syncing, no new music or photos move onto the iPod.  It just rattles through the sync stages & nothing changes
    I used to think this was a memory issue, but I still have 1GB free space & I am not trying to add so much that it will completely fill (as far as I can tell)
    Any suggestions?
    thanks

    1 GB of free space is not much.
    You must have a 3G iPod since those can go to iOS 5.1.1. A 1G can only go to 3.1.3
    First verify your sync settings
    iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
    Next backup and restore from backup via iTunes
    Last, restore to factory settings/new iPod via iTunes
    iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes

  • Why won't my ipod sync music?

    Why won't my ipod sync music? Get an error message that I don't have permission. Has anyone else run intom this?

    What is the exact wording of the error message?
    have yo successfully synced for this computer/iTunes library before?
    on the computer are you signed into an account with administrative right?

  • Why won't my ipod sync videos?

    Why won't my ipod sync videos?

    karisrosexo..
    Which part of what planb77 sent did it help you?
    I am having the same exact problem and it is driving me crazy! I can't seem to figure it out, even after following all of these and other instructions.
    Thanks!
    Walt D in LV

  • Does anyone know why my iphone 4s wont sync with my itunes

    Does anyone know why my iphone 4s wont sync with my itunes

    What year and model?
    I own a 2007 GL with an iPod adapter. My iPhone couldn't charge or play music through the adapter until the 2.1 update. After a complete new restore of my iPhone, the iPhone's music will play, however, as I expected it will not charge. Regarding BT through the MHI Puck, the iPhone will sync the Contacts & Call Lists, I now have full control through the steering wheel controls, and sound is much better than the 2.0.x FW. Through the 2.1 update, I effectively had reset all network and BT connections; be sure to reset all of your settings on the iPhone and re-pair it again, if you use a BT MHI Puck. And, be sure to wait a bit - the first pairing took about 3 minutes, the subsequent pairings are complete in about 20 seconds.
    Not available on this side of the pond (yet, AFAIK), MBZ has an iPhone 3G cradle adaptor for a lot of the newer MBZ vehicles (sadly, not the GL). Mercedes' part number is 204 820 23 51. The cradle plugs into the UHI connector (option 386). More at:
    http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jun08/19001204_Mercedes_Benz_Hearts_The_iPod_New_Cradle_Allows_Further_Integration_Into_ The_VehicleArchitecture.html
    I'm waiting to see if someone comes up with an adapter to the existing system's iPod connector.

  • Why won't my iPod sync up with iPhoto though iTunes?

    I always have my iPod classic (newest model) syncing everything automatically because of the 160GB storage, including my photo's in iPhoto.
    Now, for some unknown reason, when syncing with photos ticked, iTunes displays this message: 'The iPod: "Haydn's iPod" cannot be synced. The required file cannot be found' it took me some time to figure out it was photos and not music, so anyway, why is this? I haven't done anything that I can think would cause this error.
    Thanks!

    Often, this problem can be fixed if you locate and remove the iPod Photo Cache folder(s). A new one will be recreated the next time you sync Photos with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Deleting this folder will not remove the original images from your library.
    See this article for instructions:  http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1314

  • Why won't my itouch sync with my windows computer?

    So recently I updated from IOS 4.2.1 to IOS 5.0.1 and found my windows xp computer would not sync with my ipod touch as i kept on getting an error. Well i download itunes on my windows 7 computer and it worked fine. Now when i try to plug in my ipod touch in my windows xp itunes wont even detect the itouch. Anyone have a clue to why this is? I have looked on the requirements for itunes 10 and im pretty sure my laptop meets up to it. Is it a driver issue? or what? I had a lot of stuff on the backfile when it was in IOS 4.2.1 and i don't wanna lose my files. I will downgrade to a earlier software if i have to but please can anyone help me with my problem??

    That is really not a good ideal since if your iPod crashes you will loose your iTunes purchased music since it is not on your computer and you only get one download of music.
    wobbles1999 wrote:
    The same thing happend with me. If you buy it on the computer, try to buy it on the iPod.

  • Why won't my ipod sync after restoring?

    I recently had to restore my laptop so obviously i had to download Itunes again, but now my Ipod won't sync, it connects to the laptop and says preparing sync then it just seems to cancel itself, with no change to my ipod and no messages come up to say if there is any errors or problems.

    You can only sync with one computer and the iPod see the computer as a new computer
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities
    If all the synced  media like apps and music are on the rebuilt computer then just backup the iPod and restore from that backup
    iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes

  • Why won't my iPod sync my music?!

    My iPod is up to date along with my itunes. For some reason it just stopped syncing my music and I can't figure out why. Help!!

    Try:
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost      
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Unsync/delete all music and resync
    To delete all music go to Settings>General>Usage>Storage>Music>Tap edit in upper right and then tap the minus sign by All Music
    - Reset all settings                            
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                               
    iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
      - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.                       

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