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LEE 3103 Author

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iPhone will not connect to Mac

Suddenly... after update to 14.6 my iPhone will no longer connect to my MacBook Pro (10.15.7). Other than resetting everything... is it the upgrade?

Posted on Jul 10, 2021 6:39 AM

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Posted on Jul 10, 2021 6:40 AM

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 ...

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Jul 10, 2021 6:40 AM in response to LEE 3103

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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LEE 3103 Author

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Jul 10, 2021 10:20 AM in response to LEE 3103

My MacBook Pro suddenly will not recognize or connect to my iPhone OR my iPad. There was an update earlier that maybe at fault. I bought a new cable (wasted $), followed all the Apple instructions.... wondering if something got thru on my Mac to mess me up. Help!

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LEE 3103 Author

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Jul 10, 2021 11:38 AM in response to LEE 3103

Problem solved. Under Finder prefs Locations is CDs, DVDs, etc.... and it was turned off. Would not recognize them.

NOW the mystery. It turned it on. Later I did a Restart... and found it turned OFF.

A Glitch?

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Jul 10, 2021 6:40 AM in response to LEE 3103

If your computer does not recognize your phone, start here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204095

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