I have a long history with apple, but this is my first iPhone. I am having trouble connecting the iPhone to my MacBook Air. I want to manage my contacts (pulled in from my previous android phone) as well as music originally purchased from iTunes.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2
Connect iPhone to Mac
Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support
If unable to connect --> If iTunes/Finder 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 ...
Here is the process to --> Backup on iTunes.
The steps given in this link will help you reset the passcode -> If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your ...
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Not helpful. Not diagnostic. Just simply repeatedly cutting and pasting Apple links without any context, help, or information doesn't help.
I'm having trouble connecting my new iPhone 13 to my MacBook air
