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Syncing my phone to laptop

I just updated my MacBook pro to Big Sur 11.6 and now I can't sync my iPhone 12 pro through finder

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 8:27 AM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2021 8:55 AM

LHGBOYD wrote:

No. I did initially and hit sync. But it didn't sync and the icon in the sidebar disappeared and I couldn't get it back



Verify your software is up to date on both the macOS and the iOS.


Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


reboot the computer if necessary and try again.

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Sep 28, 2021 8:55 AM in response to LHGBOYD

LHGBOYD wrote:

No. I did initially and hit sync. But it didn't sync and the icon in the sidebar disappeared and I couldn't get it back



Verify your software is up to date on both the macOS and the iOS.


Update iOS on iPhone - Apple Support


Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support


reboot the computer if necessary and try again.

Syncing my phone to laptop

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