can't find computer when syncing

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can't find computer when syncing

I think I understand how syncing works and have intermittnet luck with using it. I have plugged in the iphone selected sync over wifi, synced everthing but when I unplug my phone (iphone 5, using io6.1.2) the device disappears from the column on the left in itunes and I can't sync wirelessly.

Any ideas??

GH

Posted on Feb 26, 2013 9:51 AM

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Answer 1

jhappahc

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Feb 26, 2013 9:56 AM in response to GH

you have to also turn wirless sync on the phone, settings > general > wifi sync

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GH Author

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Feb 26, 2013 9:59 AM in response to jhappahc

Do you actually turn it on; where you suggest allows me to sync but there is where it can't find my computer.

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jhappahc

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Feb 26, 2013 10:04 AM in response to GH

Wi-Fi syncing

Open iTunes
To set up Wi-Fi syncing, connect your iOS device to your computer with the included USB cable. Select your device under Devices on the left-hand side.
In the Summary tab, select "Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi".
Whenever the computer and the iOS device are on the same network, the iOS device will appear in iTunes, and you can sync it. The iOS device will sync automatically when all of the following are true:
- The iOS device is plugged in to power
- iTunes is open on the computer
- The iOS device and the computer are on the same Wi-Fi network
While the iOS device appears in the left-hand column of iTunes, you can select the content tabs and configure sync options.
Click Apply or Sync to sync the iOS device.

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GH Author

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Feb 26, 2013 10:07 AM in response to jhappahc

Should I not be able to sync without being plugged in to power?

GH

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