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syncing laptop to Iphone

I have tried the fix supplied several months ago: in Finder preferences, I've unchecked the CDs, DVDs and IOS devices, then rechecked and my Iphone XR still doesn't show up. Any other ideas?

I've updated OS on both laptop and on the phone: running Big Sur 11.4 on the laptop and 14.6 on the Phone.

I am trying to upload Contacts from my computer to the phone: all my Exchange contacts disappeared yesterday.

Thanks!

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 7:01 AM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2021 7:27 AM

scpagolf wrote:

I have tried the fix supplied several months ago: in Finder preferences, I've unchecked the CDs, DVDs and IOS devices, then rechecked and my Iphone XR still doesn't show up. Any other ideas?

Connect iPhone to Mac


Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support

If unable to connect --> If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support

For your Mac --> If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod ...

Use genuine cable --> Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories ...

See how to --> Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes on your computer ...


If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support

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Jun 12, 2021 7:27 AM in response to scpagolf

scpagolf wrote:

I have tried the fix supplied several months ago: in Finder preferences, I've unchecked the CDs, DVDs and IOS devices, then rechecked and my Iphone XR still doesn't show up. Any other ideas?

Connect iPhone to Mac


Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support

If unable to connect --> If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support

For your Mac --> If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod ...

Use genuine cable --> Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories ...

See how to --> Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes on your computer ...


If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support

Jun 12, 2021 7:25 AM in response to scpagolf



scpagolf wrote:

I am trying to upload Contacts from my computer to the phone: all my Exchange contacts disappeared yesterday.
Thanks!


Add the email account on your device all your contacts will be back.


Contacts are neither stored locally on an iPhone nor in SIM. They are synced to an email account that you had Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other

syncing laptop to Iphone

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