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Syncing iPhone with iTunes

I just recently got a new iPhone 13 and it will not sync with my MacBook Pro iTunes account. It is my older computer where I house all my music and it is running OS X El Capitan. I had no problems with my previous iPhone SE.

Thanks!


MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Dec 30, 2022 9:46 AM

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Dec 30, 2022 10:12 AM in response to MDT1064

For iOS 14 or later you need iTunes 12.8.2.3 or better running on OS X 10.11.6 or better. See How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support if required.


Assuming a suitable version of iTunes is in place then in Finder use the menu item Go > Go to Folder..., copy the following text, paste it into the dialog box and press enter:


/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework/Versions/Current/Resources


Unlock your device and connect it to USB. Double click on MobileDeviceUpdater in the folder that has opened. It should notify you of a software update. Install it and iTunes should hopefully recognize your device.


If these steps haven't worked you can also try reinstalling iTunes12.8.2.3.dmg (El Capitan/Sierra) or iTunes12.8.3.1 (High Sierra) while your device is connected and unlocked.


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Syncing iPhone with iTunes

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