This issue with USB-linked iPhone not showing in Finder Prefs under location appears to relate to inability to get MacBook Pro and iPhone, both with latest updates, to sync Calendar. Any advice on getting iPhone to show up in that dropdown on Prefs?
iPhone XS
First of all, make sure that you have unlocked your iPhone and selected "Trust this computer" when prompted to on your iPhone.
Try updating the software on both your MacBook and iPhone.
Make sure that you are using an Apple certified charging cable, that is capable of data transfer.
Connect the cable directly to your laptop (not to a USB Hub).
I do not think that calendar syncing is related, unless you have opted for local backups. Calendars sync via iCloud, so if they do not sync across devices, it may be an issue related to your Apple ID or iCloud syncing settings.
Hope this helps!
-flef
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First of all, make sure that you have unlocked your iPhone and selected "Trust this computer" when prompted to on your iPhone.
Try updating the software on both your MacBook and iPhone.
Make sure that you are using an Apple certified charging cable, that is capable of data transfer.
Connect the cable directly to your laptop (not to a USB Hub).
I do not think that calendar syncing is related, unless you have opted for local backups. Calendars sync via iCloud, so if they do not sync across devices, it may be an issue related to your Apple ID or iCloud syncing settings.
Hope this helps!
-flef
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Sync iPhone with your computer – Apple Support (UK)
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flef, thanks for the reply. I'll double check on iCloud, but it appeared to be engaged to sync from both iPhone and MacBook Pro. Still not sure what is off here, but maybe it is an iCloud setup issue. Thanks for your time.
Dbob
With iPhone connected by USB to MacBook Pro, I can see it in the bus diagram, but it does not show under Locations in the Finder Prefs dropdown. Seems related to that I'm unable to sync calendars with laptop
