Syncing iPhone 11 with iMac using Finder on Mac OS Catalina

When trying to sync my iPhone 11with my late 2013 iMac using Finder, running Mac OS Catalina, the Finder window tries to sync intermittently, but does not fully connect completely. Anyone know why this may happen and how it can be rectified?

iMac 27", macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 8, 2020 10:53 AM

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Ferd II

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Apr 8, 2020 11:19 AM in response to GeneSeda72

I would recommend that you try a different cable/USB port.

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