how to link iphone with laptop

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To link your iPhone with your computer, take a look at the steps linked here: Sync iPhone with your computer

Set up syncing between your Windows PC and iPhone

Install or update to the latest version of iTunes on your PC.See the Apple Support article Update to the latest version of iTunes.Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable.In the iTunes app on your PC, click the iPhone button near the top left of the iTunes window.Select the type of content you want to sync (for example, Movies or Books) in the sidebar on the left.Note: For information about using the File Sharing option, see Transfer files between iPhone and your computer.Select Sync to turn on syncing for that type of item.By default, all items of a content type are synced, but you can choose to sync individual items, such as selected music, movies, books, or calendars.Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each type of content you want to include on your iPhone, then click Apply.

By default, your Windows PC syncs to your iPhone whenever you connect them. You can have iTunes ask you before syncing, and if there are some items you never want sync, you can keep them from being synced. See Sync iTunes content on PC with your devices in the iTunes User Guide for Windows.

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