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Ken Popcorn Author

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iphone sync stuck on "preparing to copy items".

This began with the iOS 15.4.1 update to my iPhone 13. I have run out of things to try

iPhone 13

Posted on Apr 7, 2022 2:57 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2022 3:02 PM

Restart the device. That's it.
Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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Apr 7, 2022 3:02 PM in response to Ken Popcorn

Restart the device. That's it.
Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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Apr 7, 2022 3:04 PM in response to Ken Popcorn

This discussion thread has Apple Recommended answer that may help you --> Airdrop stuck on waiting - Apple Community

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