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Sync 13 Pro Max iPhone with computer??

I have the iPhone 13 pro max and I can’t get my photos from my computer to sync to my new phone. This used to be so easy but it is taking hours and still won’t work. I have no idea what to do. It won’t even let me select just certain albums on my computer to sync.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 21, 2021 5:45 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2021 9:20 PM

Hi, and Welcome to the Apple Community,

According to this Apple support article (link below):

seems you may need, macOS 10.15 or later to sync your content.


Sync iPhone with your computer

(NB: Choose your iOS (15 ?) at the top of the article for accurate info.)

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iph875319a3a/ios


NB: WARNING: If you delete a synced item from your computer,

the item is also deleted from your iPhone the next time you sync.


Hope this helps you :-)



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Dec 21, 2021 9:20 PM in response to HelpMeHelpMe23

Hi, and Welcome to the Apple Community,

According to this Apple support article (link below):

seems you may need, macOS 10.15 or later to sync your content.


Sync iPhone with your computer

(NB: Choose your iOS (15 ?) at the top of the article for accurate info.)

https://support.apple.com/en-au/guide/iphone/iph875319a3a/ios


NB: WARNING: If you delete a synced item from your computer,

the item is also deleted from your iPhone the next time you sync.


Hope this helps you :-)



Dec 21, 2021 9:24 PM in response to HelpMeHelpMe23

HelpMeHelpMe23 Said:

"Sync 13 Pro Max iPhone with computer??: I have the iPhone 13 pro max and I can’t get my photos from my computer to sync to my new phone. This used to be so easy but it is taking hours and still won’t work. I have no idea what to do. It won’t even let me select just certain albums on my computer to sync"

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It may take Some Time:

If you have literally thousands of photos, then it could take days to upload, in which case you'd have to wait it out.


As for Syncing Through iCloud:

Sign in to the same Apple ID on the iMac and on the iPhone, and then enable Photos in iCloud Settings on both. Being synced. As a result. Photos will be accessible between both both devices. Note that If you that thousands of photos, it may take some time.

Enable Photos on iPhone:

  1. Click: Settings
  2. Tap: your Name (top item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Photos (so that it is green)


Enable Photos on Mac:

  1. Go to: System Preferences
  2. Click: Apple ID (on top-right)
  3. Select: Photos (by giving it a check mark)

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