How can I sync and back up my iphone15 to old imac computer?

There isn't a slot on my imac computer for the charging cable for iphone 15. What do I need?


iPhone 15

Posted on May 1, 2024 10:07 PM

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Posted on May 2, 2024 2:49 AM


..ShelleyofSydney..

Perhaps a modern USB-C cable adapted from iPhone

15, could then use a port in the older Mac computer..

How old is the 'build model year' Mac do you have?


Every so often the tech is near totally upgraded in Mac

and its macOS; same with an iPhone and its OS. That

is why a few year old cable won't necessarily work in

newest tech.. And the update/upgrade cycle, seems

to never quite bridge the gap.. Unless you chase it.


So you need to Identify both the Computer and iPhone

specs, and then seek latest USB to see if there is one

to match the old Mac hardware a& software. Maybe so?


If you've only been hoping to backup an iPhone to just

an iCloud, that is not a good idea; offline is better for

backup and restoring data, since that's a local thing.


There also are different charging and power cables..

Power Delivery has higher specs than mere charging.


What mac computer 'build-series-year' model is yours?


How to See Which Model and Year of Mac You Have : how-to-geek

https://www.howtogeek.com/706633/how-to-see-which-model-and-year-of-mac-you-have/


Mac & Apple Devices - EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup

https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/


..Details could help narrow a field, from all Apple Macs, to fewer..

With your Mac turned on (& online) you can learn more about it..


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May 2, 2024 2:49 AM in response to ShelleyofSydney


..ShelleyofSydney..

Perhaps a modern USB-C cable adapted from iPhone

15, could then use a port in the older Mac computer..

How old is the 'build model year' Mac do you have?


Every so often the tech is near totally upgraded in Mac

and its macOS; same with an iPhone and its OS. That

is why a few year old cable won't necessarily work in

newest tech.. And the update/upgrade cycle, seems

to never quite bridge the gap.. Unless you chase it.


So you need to Identify both the Computer and iPhone

specs, and then seek latest USB to see if there is one

to match the old Mac hardware a& software. Maybe so?


If you've only been hoping to backup an iPhone to just

an iCloud, that is not a good idea; offline is better for

backup and restoring data, since that's a local thing.


There also are different charging and power cables..

Power Delivery has higher specs than mere charging.


What mac computer 'build-series-year' model is yours?


How to See Which Model and Year of Mac You Have : how-to-geek

https://www.howtogeek.com/706633/how-to-see-which-model-and-year-of-mac-you-have/


Mac & Apple Devices - EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup

https://everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/


..Details could help narrow a field, from all Apple Macs, to fewer..

With your Mac turned on (& online) you can learn more about it..


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