my iphone7 will not "activate" in the finder window when i try to reset/update it
my iphone7 will not "activate" in the finder window when i try to reset/update it. Is there anything I can do to fix it?
iPhone 7
You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!
When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.
When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.
my iphone7 will not "activate" in the finder window when i try to reset/update it. Is there anything I can do to fix it?
iPhone 7
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 ...
If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support
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 ...
If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support
Power off the phone
Shut down the Mac
Connect the Lightning cable from the phone to the USB port on your Mac
Restart the Mac
Power up the iPhone
Open any Finder window on the Mac and look on the left panel under Locations....or it might read Devices
If things are working, you may be asked to "authorize" the Mac as a connection source.
my iphone7 will not "activate" in the finder window when i try to reset/update it