iPad (iOS 13.3.1) can't sync with Mac (os 10.15.3)

I plug my iPad into my Mac, and select the iPad in the Finder. It tries to load but just spins and spins. Nothing happens.

MacBook Air 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 4, 2020 1:27 PM

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QuickPost

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Apr 4, 2020 3:17 PM in response to jeb

Hello,

Try updating to iPadOS 13.4 to see if it resolves your problem.

Settings > General > Software Update

jeb Author

Level 1

92 points

Apr 6, 2020 5:04 AM in response to QuickPost

Hi, Thank you for responding to my question. Updating and rebooting resolved my question.

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