My iphone 3G won't sync apps with iTunes 9.0.3 anymore :(

Gosh. This same thing is happening to me! It's the first time I've ever tried to transfer my apps to my computer and I have no idea what's going on. I just downloaded the new itunes and just figured out how to transfer everything, but when I do so, the same thing happens, it starts to transfer but stops after about two seconds. I don't have a mac computer and I'm really not good with itunes, but it's frustrating. Is it maybe a glitch with the new version of itunes? Since I have nothing backed up, I don't want to restore everything either. I feel so stupid because this should be so simple, but I don't know what to do..
:/

repeat of the same

I am experiencing the same precise problem.

10.6.3 OS X version and the latest iTunes 9.1.1 (12)

Sync starts, then cancels itself after 2 seconds. No error messages.

Also iPhoto doesn't see the device at all: I can't sync my photos.

I have every type of content sync disabled from iTunes (backups only) and still it doesn't sync: so corrupted content cannot be the reason. Additionally the sync won't work with all content enabled either (in case you are wondering).

Same USB cable syncs all of my various iPods to the computer all-ok without any trouble.

Meanwhile internet tethering through the USB cable works all-ok, as does MobileMe sync. So this is definitely a software problem on the iTunes end.

Reseting sync history through the iSync application does not work: after reset the same problem repeats.

Restoring from backups is not an option as there are no backups for this iPhone (cannot be restored).

Also booting any device, removing and re-attaching any cable does not fix the problem.

.. there seems to be no fix for this. So far nobody has been able to help: Apple's tech support is clueless, as is the local carrier's tech support. All software and devices are legit versions purchased and pair for with proper licences - no jail braking. With all the latest software as well.

Too difficult for our tech community to handle? So far it seems so..

Have you uninstalled and reinstalled iTunes?

Same issue here, what the heck?

File>transfer purchases from ipod

Still cant sync anything, movies, shows, music, apps. Has anyone found a solution to this problem?

The same problem!! I've found a solution but i don't recommend it. Open itunes and plug your iphone. Then click your phone on the left side bar and click the applications tab, then uncheck "sync apps". As I wrote I don't recommend it, 'cause if you decide to do this, all your apps will be deleted. Click the ok button and wait while itunes delete all apps. Once have finished check "sync apps" again and re-install your apps.

If someone find a better solution I'll be waiting!!!

Does anyone have installed "Infinidock" on your jb Iphones? Perhaps this is the problem.....

Hi there,

It seems that my problem has been partially resolved after following the steps mentioned in previous thread of "hfhernandezf".

Now i am able to sync my Apps in itune (9.1.1.12) with my iphone. But the Apps installed directly on my iphone are still not synchronizing in my itune.

Any suggestion will be appreciated.

think i just had same problem: couldnt sync apps to 3.1.3 redsn0w iphone 3g...
not sure which of the things I did actually solved it but I basically just turned iphone off/on, logged into my itunes account on store and also authorized my computer again. when i plugged it back in all was working again
hope this works

Me too

gravitas said:

I am experiencing the same precise problem.

10.6.3 OS X version and the latest iTunes 9.1.1 (12)

Sync starts, then cancels itself after 2 seconds. No error messages.

Also iPhoto doesn't see the device at all: I can't sync my photos.

I have every type of content sync disabled from iTunes (backups only) and still it doesn't sync: so corrupted content cannot be the reason. Additionally the sync won't work with all content enabled either (in case you are wondering).

Same USB cable syncs all of my various iPods to the computer all-ok without any trouble.

Meanwhile internet tethering through the USB cable works all-ok, as does MobileMe sync. So this is definitely a software problem on the iTunes end.

Reseting sync history through the iSync application does not work: after reset the same problem repeats.

Restoring from backups is not an option as there are no backups for this iPhone (cannot be restored).

Also booting any device, removing and re-attaching any cable does not fix the problem.

.. there seems to be no fix for this. So far nobody has been able to help: Apple's tech support is clueless, as is the local carrier's tech support. All software and devices are legit versions purchased and pair for with proper licences - no jail braking. With all the latest software as well.

Too difficult for our tech community to handle? So far it seems so..

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Same issue but with slightly different hardware. I have a PC running windows 7 pro 64bit and the 64bit version of itunes 9.1.1 (12). iPhone 3GS running 3.1.3 not jailbroken.

The phone shows in iTunes but when I click "sync" the sync dialogue shows on the phone for 2 seconds then stops. No sync takes place. I restarted, reset, removed SIM card, reinstalled iTunes, reauthorized my computer, I even restored the iPhone to factory. No luck.

Unless someone has a better tip I guess Ill either install iTunes 9.0 or wait for a new iTunes when the iPhone 4.0 launches in a week. Any help?

Same issue here, but mine started after I upgraded to 10.6.4. All of my music etc were erased and it is saying I must restore my iPhone to original state. My phone is JB using Blackrain. I have tried to load new material on the phone but the phone is not recognizing anything I put on it. It will show up on iTunes but not on my phone.

Don't want to unJB my phone but it looks like I might have to.

hi,
I'm having the same problem. Did anyone found a solution or a fix yet? Desperately needs help

-Connect your iPhone with the USB cable to the computer you typically synch with.
-Open iTunes.
-In iTunes, on the left sidebar under 'Devices' click on your iPhone name.
-On the top bar, click on 'Apps'.
-Check the boxes for all the apps you want to move to your iPhone from iTunes.
-At the bottom right side, click on 'Sync'

The apps you've selected in iTunes will start uploading to your iPhone.

You can follow the same steps to transfer your music, photo's, movies etc. by clicking music, movies, photo's, videos etc. on the top bar in iTunes.

Best of luck!

OrangeCuse44 said:

Same issue here, what the heck?

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I faced the same problem,but funny thing is,it fixed up automatically!

Personally, every one I know is having problems with 3g iphone. do you think they rather us spend more money to upgrade... hmmm *wonders*

I still cannot get my 3g iphone to work well, or sync up with either one of my computers (windows unfortunately) last month lost all my contacts trying and apps. Too bad for me!

Ditto

My 3G will sync music etc, but I keep getting this message at the end:

iTunes cannot sync apps to the iPhone “lolly.plop’s iPhone” because the apps installed on the iPhone could not be determined.

My phone software is up to date and I'm running iTunes 10.5.3 (3) on my Mac.

Would love to know what's up.

solved i think

well, my 3GS didn't sync apps or anything, try to check if the credentials are missing. simply click Store > Sign in, enter your apple ID and password, and it's solved .. worked with me