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How to fix iPhone not showing up in iTunes on MacBook Pro running High Sierra?

My iTunes in my Macbook Pro (2011) running High Sierra macOS does not recognize my iPhone since it was updated to iOS 16.4.1. Any ideas on how to remedy? Tried switching both off and on, turning of location privacy, etc. Any help is most appreciated. Thanks


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Posted on Apr 18, 2023 11:18 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2023 11:43 AM

Check for updates in the App Store. There should be one that patches iTunes so it can connect to your updated device.



Alternatively 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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How to fix iPhone not showing up in iTunes on MacBook Pro running High Sierra?

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