Can I move iOS apps (to different folders) from my macOS desktop device?

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Can I move iOS apps (to different folders) from my macOS desktop device?

About to buy a new iPhone; so want to tidy up the apps - and their parent folders - before transferring everything.

I have several parent folders on my iPhone where the apps are 'spreading out' over three screens… e.g. my 16 (iOS) audio apps could be condensed to 9 + 7 (instead of 8 + 5 + 3 as they are now).

My fat fingers and less than perfect eyesight would find it easier to do that (and rename some; and delete some; and move some to other folders altogether) if I would use the mouse and drag-and-drop from macOS (13.7.1) on my iMac.

I hoped that iMazing 3 could do that; but apparently not.

Anyone know, please, of another reliable macOS app which can 'control' the iPhone('s apps) in that way?

Many thanks in advance…

iMac Pro, macOS 13.7

Posted on Nov 21, 2024 2:12 PM

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lobsterghost1

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Nov 22, 2024 9:43 AM in response to Mark Sealey

Mark Sealey wrote:

Thank you, @Rudegar.

I did look briefly at Mirroring, but couldn't get it to work. Could that be because I'm still on macOS 13.7 and iOS 16.7… waiting to upgrade in both cases!

Yes, you need a Mac which is running MacOS Sequoia 15 or higher and an IPhone which is running iOS 18 or higher.

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Rudegar

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Nov 22, 2024 12:40 AM in response to Mark Sealey

maybe if you use

iPhone Mirroring: Use your iPhone from your Mac - Apple Support

otherwise no, it used to be possible when connected to itunes by cable but it was discontinued years ago

if you wish to complain to them about that then you can use their feedback channel

Product Feedback - Apple

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Nov 22, 2024 12:19 PM in response to Mark Sealey

You're very welcome. Enjoy the new Mac Studio or iMac when you get it!

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Mark Sealey Author

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Nov 22, 2024 9:16 AM in response to Rudegar

Thank you, @Rudegar.

I did look briefly at Mirroring, but couldn't get it to work. Could that be because I'm still on macOS 13.7 and iOS 16.7… waiting to upgrade in both cases!

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