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I can't synch my iPhone via finder. My iPhone appears in the sidebar until I click on it, then it disappears. If I restart the iMac the iPhone appears in the finder sidebar until I click on it when it disappears again.

I can't synch my iPhone via finder. My iPhone appears in the sidebar until I click on it, then it disappears. If I restart the iMac the iPhone appears in the finder sidebar until I click on it when it disappears again.

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Jul 28, 2020 1:24 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2020 1:52 PM

What year model is the iMac and what macOS is it running?


If the iMac is running Mojave or earlier, then you use iTunes.

see > Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


If the iMac is running Catalina, then you use Finder.

see > About syncing your Mac and your devices - Apple Support

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Jul 28, 2020 1:52 PM in response to EdinOh

What year model is the iMac and what macOS is it running?


If the iMac is running Mojave or earlier, then you use iTunes.

see > Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support


If the iMac is running Catalina, then you use Finder.

see > About syncing your Mac and your devices - Apple Support

I can't synch my iPhone via finder. My iPhone appears in the sidebar until I click on it, then it disappears. If I restart the iMac the iPhone appears in the finder sidebar until I click on it when it disappears again.

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