January 16, 2008

“Mingling data” error message syncing calendar events with iPod touch or iPhone

Issue or symptom

When syncing calendar data from computer that has empty title field(s) or has non-ASCII characters in the title field to iPod touch or iPhone, the following error message may occur:

"iTunes could not sync calendars to the iPod because an error occurred while mingling data"

Products affected

  • iPod touch
  • iPhone
  • iPod touch software 1.1.2 or earlier
  • iPhone software 1.1.2 or earlier
  • iTunes 7.4 or earlier

Solution

Use the steps below to help you locate calendar events with blank or empty titles and add a title or delete the calendar event and then resync them back to iPod touch or iPhone. Use the

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