7 Neat Tricks to Fix iTunes Sync Error 54

Sure, it is a wonderful experience to use an iPhone, but it also comes with a few challenges. Like, when you use iTunes to sync or backup your phone, you might come across many unexpected errors like iTunes error 0xE8000015, compatibility error, iPhone backup corrupt, or error 3194. Apart from these issues, there is another frustrating hiccup that does not allow the iPhone to be synced, and is caused by the iTunes error 54. This can happen to both Mac and Windows 10 users. Let’s discuss a bit more about this error and show you some possible ways of fixing it.

What is the iTunes Error 54?

When you attempt to sync your iPod, iPhone, and iPad with iTunes, you might come across a pop-up message that says, “The iPhone [device name] cannot be synced. An unknown error occurred (-54).”

The iTunes error 54 for iPhone can be due to:

• Trying or attempting to sync your iPhone or iPad via iTunes to your computer
• If there is a corrupt file on the device which can’t be read by iTunes. The error can also happen with locked file or some data that might be inaccessible
• It can also happen on Windows due to permission issues for iTunes, so you need to ensure that iTunes is running in Administrator mode

Possible Fixes

Restart Your Device and Computer

If the syncing process has stopped, try restarting your computer and iPhone device, and see if it gets resolved.

Update iOS and iTunes

Updating iTunes and iOS can help resolve the issue. To update your iTunes, open iTunes, go to the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window, and click on Help > Check for Updates. After that, follow the instructions and install the latest version, or you can directly download it from here.

To update your iOS on your iPad, iPhone and iPod, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Then click on Download and Install. To update, tap on Install.

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Consolidate the Media Files of iTunes Library

The media library of iTunes consists of videos, movies and music that might be stored in various locations. You can simply consolidate all of this media contents in one folder to diminish the probability of errors.

To do so, open iTunes on your Mac or Windows, then go to “File > Library > Consolidate Files” and tap on OK.

Check Security Software

Certain Security Software can influence the sync process. Disable the software and then run the iTunes.

Try Syncing a Small Amount of File at a Time

Synchronizing a vast amount of content at a time can give rise to the iTunes error 54. Try synchronizing only a small amount of content at a time, like photos, then contacts, then the other data. This will also help to identify which files are causing the problem.

Un-Check the Read Only Option in iTunes Folder

If all of the aforementioned solutions are not working, then use this fix to try resolving the issue. Locate the iTunes folder in the music folder and then right click on it. Then tap on Properties, un-check the Read-only option under Attributes, and after that, click on OK.

Make Sure to Run iTunes in Administrator Mode

This solution should be able to fix the iTunes error 54 on Windows. To run iTunes folder in administrative mode in Windows, Right-click on the iTunes icon, click Mode, and choose Run as Administrator. In case you are not logged in an Administrator account, you may be prompted to enter the admin credentials.

If none of the solutions mentioned above work, and you are still wondering how to fix iTunes error 54, contact Rapid Repair.

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