Error "Socket is not connected" on iPhone and MacBook Pro

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Error "Socket is not connected" on iPhone and MacBook Pro

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to connect to my Macbook Pro (spec. below) via the "Files" App with my iPhone (13 Pro Max, iOS 18.2.1). This results in an error ("Problem connecting to the server--Socket is not connected"). I can assure the Macbook is set up properly, since all works fine with my iPad Pro (3rd gen; iPasOS 18.1.1.). Same holds true for setting up the "Music" App on iPad, iPhone, using Macbook as mediaserver.

Any ideas out there?

Thanks a lot

Heiner

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iPhone 13 Pro Max

Posted on Jan 24, 2025 5:09 AM

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Jan 25, 2025 12:55 AM in response to hdrathen

This user has posted an answer. --> Connecting to server in the Files app on … - Apple Community

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Jan 25, 2025 1:59 AM in response to SravanKrA

Sorry, but that doesn't answer my question. Your screenshot series shows exactly what I did. Works perfectly well with iPad and fails with iPhone, as I tried to explain in my previous post

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Jan 25, 2025 12:54 AM in response to hdrathen

I have bookmarked your post for myself and others.

This may help your Mac users.

Connect to a computer or file server

Open the Files App. Tapp the Three Dots on the Top RH side, Tap Connect to Server. Enter a local hostname (Bonjour) or a network address, then tap Connect. Tip: After you connect to a computer or file server, it appears in the Recent Servers list on the Connect to Server screen. To connect to a recent server, tap its name.

Connect servers or external devices with Files on iPhone

The local hostname, or local network name, is displayed at the bottom of the Sharing settings window. It identifies your Mac to Bonjour-compatible services. The local hostname is your computer's name with .local added, and any spaces are replaced with hyphens.

Change your computer's name or local hostname on Mac

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Error "Socket is not connected" on iPhone and MacBook Pro

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