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How to Fix iTunes Sync Error-54 On iPhone, iPad or iPod

“The iPhone cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-54).”

Have you been receiving this error message when you try to sync your device with iTunes? Worry not! It’s not just you but many other Apple users have experienced the same and the error can be fixed with a few simple steps. Here we’ll guide you through on how to fix iTunes sync error but before we begin do that, let’s first understand a bit about sync error-54.

What’s iTunes Sync Error-54?

iTunes sync error- 54 is a permission error either on your computer or device. It usually occurs when you try to sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod using iTunes, after your device has been updated to a new operating system. It appears when you haven’t authorized your computer or don’t have the access/permission to move/modify the data. It can also occur for reasons, stated below.

How to fix iTunes Sync Error?

Follow the steps below to easily fix sync error-54:

If the error message still persists, you should try other ways to resolve it.

Ways to Fix Error-54

You should try out these hacks, if the abovementioned trick didn’t work.

These are some of the hacks to fix iTunes sync error- 54. We recommend you to first try the two step process mentioned earlier to fix the error. If doesn’t work for you, you should proceed with other hacks.

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