Finder alternative for iTunes works really bad

The new innovative itunes for restoring and syngronizing works really badly

-You don't see an iOS being downloaded and how long it will take. This was much clearer with iTunes

-When I connect my iPhone that needs an update, finder sees it as an iPod and ejects it

-Must update via Air first to connect iPhone to Finder

Do more people suffer from this?

iPhone 8, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 24, 2020 1:29 AM

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turingtest2

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Jun 24, 2020 8:38 AM in response to iPatman

You'll not find me arguing with you. Let Apple know how you feel via Product Feedback - Apple.

tt2

iPatman Author

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Jun 25, 2020 1:49 AM in response to turingtest2

Thanks. Did it

turingtest2

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Jun 25, 2020 4:07 AM in response to iPatman

You're welcome. 🙂

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