ipad constantly backing up

killdanzig · 04-04-2010, 09:49 AM

anyone else having an issue with itunes wanting to back their ipad up constantly?

this is happening to me every other time that i connect the ipad or make a change and sync it.

it wouldn't be so bad, but the backup will take 1-2 hours and still not complete.

out of the 32gb's i have only used about 6-7.

thanks to anyone that can help with this.

All4Fun · 04-04-2010, 10:07 AM

I have the same symptoms and don't have a consistent way to stop iTunes from backing up every time.

You can try clicking on the "x" to the right of the "Backing up..." message. If that works, it should go straight into syncing your iPad.

I've found that that doesn't always work, however.

killdanzig · 04-04-2010, 10:22 AM

thanks for the reply.

i have been using this method as much as i can, and it does seem to work about half the time. it's just a nuisance to deal with.

i am still trying to figure out if it is usb2.0 related.

according to the ipad support, usb2.0 is what the ipad should be connected to.

unfortunately i think that my computer only has 2 of the 2.0 ports, and i cannot figure out which 2 they are.

in my device manager there are 8 listings for usb ports, and only 2 are listed as 2.0.

this is rather disconcerting as i paid dell to give me 8 ports @ 2.0 when i bought this thing about 2 years ago.

i haven't had any other problems with this until i started goofing with this ipad yesterday.

as far as i know, my wife hasn't had any issues with her ipod touch either.

i wonder if is possibly another windows incompatibility issue, like what happened with vista about 2 years ago.

The Old Man · 04-04-2010, 11:18 AM

Try this - Without the iPad attached, in iTunes go to the Edit menu. Go to Preferences. on the Devices tab choose the device (if you have more than one) and put a check mark in the box that says, "Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically." Click "OK". Now when you connect your iPad it will not backup or sync.

All4Fun · 04-04-2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Old Man

Try this - Without the iPad attached, in iTunes go to the Edit menu. Go to Preferences. on the Devices tab choose the device (if you have more than one) and put a check mark in the box that says, "Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically." Click "OK". Now when you connect your iPad it will not backup or sync.

Thanks for this. I was struggling to find this option previously. I think this will work for me as I prefer to sync and backup on my terms.

04-04-2010, 09:49 AM	#1
killdanzig Member Posts: 23 Karma: 3422 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS-600	ipad constantly backing up anyone else having an issue with itunes wanting to back their ipad up constantly? this is happening to me every other time that i connect the ipad or make a change and sync it. it wouldn't be so bad, but the backup will take 1-2 hours and still not complete. out of the 32gb's i have only used about 6-7. thanks to anyone that can help with this.

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04-04-2010, 10:07 AM	#2
All4Fun Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 937 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: iPad, Blackberry Bold	I have the same symptoms and don't have a consistent way to stop iTunes from backing up every time. You can try clicking on the "x" to the right of the "Backing up..." message. If that works, it should go straight into syncing your iPad. I've found that that doesn't always work, however.

04-04-2010, 10:22 AM	#3
killdanzig Member Posts: 23 Karma: 3422 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS-600	thanks for the reply. i have been using this method as much as i can, and it does seem to work about half the time. it's just a nuisance to deal with. i am still trying to figure out if it is usb2.0 related. according to the ipad support, usb2.0 is what the ipad should be connected to. unfortunately i think that my computer only has 2 of the 2.0 ports, and i cannot figure out which 2 they are. in my device manager there are 8 listings for usb ports, and only 2 are listed as 2.0. this is rather disconcerting as i paid dell to give me 8 ports @ 2.0 when i bought this thing about 2 years ago. i haven't had any other problems with this until i started goofing with this ipad yesterday. as far as i know, my wife hasn't had any issues with her ipod touch either. i wonder if is possibly another windows incompatibility issue, like what happened with vista about 2 years ago.

04-04-2010, 11:18 AM	#4
The Old Man Fanatic Posts: 525 Karma: 1300001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Keene, New Hampshire Device: iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Fire 8", iPhone, PaperWhite 2	Try this - Without the iPad attached, in iTunes go to the Edit menu. Go to Preferences. on the Devices tab choose the device (if you have more than one) and put a check mark in the box that says, "Prevent iPods, iPhones and iPads from syncing automatically." Click "OK". Now when you connect your iPad it will not backup or sync.

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