Some users have reported an issue in which iPhones fail to sync with iTunes 9.2. In these cases, sync attempts result in the error message “The iPhone (name) cannot be synced. A duplicate file name was specified.” This problem may be accompanied by duplication of music and other media files.
Fixes
There are two potential fixes for this issue:
Remove iToner. As noted in our previous report on iTunes 9.2 syncing problems, appears that the presence of Ambrosia Software’ iToner software may cause problems with syncing. Navigate to ~/Library/iTunes/iTunes Plug-insand/Library/iTunes/iTunes Plug-ins (the Library folders inside your user folder and at the root level of your startup drive) and look for a file called iTonerSupport.bundle. Remove it, then restart, and check to see if iPad syncing occurs more quickly.
UPDATE: Several users have now reported that updating to iToner 2.0.6 resolves this issue.
Turn off note syncing. In iTunes, navigate to the info tab and deselect the option to sync notes, then sync your iOS device. You may need to do this each time you sync.
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July 30, 2010 at 10:27 AM
my ipod cannot be requgnized because need itunes9.0 or later to connect with apple portable lap top and transportar music
August 18, 2010 at 11:35 PM
iam having this problem but i cant seem to find the file itoner.bundle can anyone please explain where it actually is ?
August 26, 2010 at 8:15 AM
i couldn’t find the file itoner.bundle, same problem with jason. but while searching for other solutions i moved the sync status box (to get a better view of my web browser) and it disappeared. seems like by moving the status box it completed the sync. tried it afew times and it worked everytime. i noticed that at the top of iTunes, it states that the sync has completed even though the sync box was still running. moved the box and it disappears. not sure if it will help anyone but worth a try
August 27, 2010 at 2:21 AM
Hi,
Am experiencing the same error as Landon. Downgraded Itunes from 9.2 to 9.1. When plugging in 3Gs, iTunes responds: “iPhone cannot be used because it requires version 9.2 or later
Can anyone please help?
thanks!
August 28, 2010 at 12:45 PM
iTunes 9.2.1(4)
iToner 2.0.6
Open iTunes.
Select your iPhone.
Under “info” tab deselect “sync notes.” You’ll need to scroll down the page a bit to see this checkbox.
Sync your iPhone– it should sync OK now.
Now go back to iTunes and recheck “sync notes” if you want notes to be synced.
Sync your iPhone again.
No error message should appear if it works for you like it did for me.
Good luck!
August 28, 2010 at 12:48 PM
@Mike & others:
I’m fairly certain you cannot revert to previous versions of iTunes if you are syncing with an iPhone. Once updated, I believe you are stuck.
For more on such issues, try Cydia.com, as these issues are relevant for jailbreakers.
Good luck.
October 8, 2010 at 8:58 AM
THANK YOU, THIS WAS SO ANNOYING and I am happy once again with my Iphone4
November 7, 2010 at 6:28 AM
My i-pod will not sync…I have updated i-tunes 6 November 2010 and since then nothing will sync and all of my 27gb worth of music files will nto appear on the i-pod!! When trying to reload from library the message ‘the i-pod can not be synced. A duplicate file name was specified’ appears. On settings I am told that 27 GB has been used so the old files are still there, but not accessible to play….HOW DO I RESOLVE THIS ISSUE?
December 12, 2010 at 3:02 AM
hi
I am unable to sync my iphone4 with my windows7 laptop.It was running all rite few days back.I downloaded few torrent softwares and other softwares.I don’t know whether this is the case its not workin on my laptop or its somthng else bcoz it is working on other systems.pls help me….I tried uninstalling and reinstalling of itunes as well….
January 3, 2011 at 10:56 AM
It worked i just deleted iTunes folder on the ipod
E:\iPod_Control\iTunes
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October 11, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Deselecting “sync Books” solved the problem for me.
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