Missing Sync over USB

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Missing Sync over USB

Hello!

When I read in a forum, that with Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks iTunes can't sync the iPhone with USB cable anymore, I thought that has to be a bug. I couldn't imagine that Apple would prevent / hinder Users to sync their iOS devices over USB cable, especially when you sit in front of your Mac and are most times charging it over USB connected to the Mac.

I am very disappointed in the now missing choice of means of sync for all data.

Or am I missing something?

Is there a possiblity to sync data between a Mac and an iPhone over iTunes (USB) with Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks?

I am the only one using my Mac Pro and my iPhone.

I don't need over the air / Internet syncing for most personal data.

It's absurd to have a data cable connected to my computer,

but to be forced to sync the data over the internet.

I don't want to share more informations than necessary over the Internet or / and iCloud, especially seeing the news of the last weeks and months! :-(

Also many big companies like Amazon, Sony, Valve and others had problems with hackers in the recent past.

Security, my data cap of my mobile provider and control of my data are important to me. Considering all that, even I trust Apple very much, Apple can't promise security of data saved in iCloud.

To have the choice to sync things over iCloud is fantastic.

To be forced to sync things only over iCloud / Internet is worrying and disturbing.

I demand therefore for Apple to restore the possiblity to sync my personal data over USB Cable and losing the constraint to sync only over the Internet

Before that, I can't Update to Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks and will go on using Mac OS X 10.8

Greetings from germany,

Matthias Bracke

Mac Pro, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Oct 29, 2013 11:54 AM

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Answer 1

Livebox

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Nov 4, 2013 12:50 AM in response to M. Bracke

Many others share your view, Matthias.

This seemingly innocuous little change carries very heavy implications for data-security, convenience and control.

There are a number of uncomfortable options that can be found in these forums, but whatever option is chosen should not distract one from letting Apple know how they feel.

Concerned users should remember that this issue encompasses three areas, so feedback should be provided to Apple through the relevant channels for iPhone, iTunes and Mac OS X at:

http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/itunesapp.html

http://www.apple.com/feedback/macosx.html

Feedback to Apple should always be constructive, informative and non-abusive. They are an intelligent company and they are more likely to respond to intelligent argument than flame-filled demands.

Some people have spoken to their respective local and national media about this issue.

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Answer 2

Nov 4, 2013 8:00 AM in response to Livebox

Thank you for these useful links,

I sent my request of a reinstatement of USB-syncing in a future Mavericks release to all three.

Let's all do the same and hope for the best.

In the meantime I've downgraded to Mountain Lion from the backup I'd made prior to installing Mavericks..

Have a great day!

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Answer 3

Feb 12, 2014 11:47 AM in response to Livebox

Forcing use of iCloud is anything but innocuous. It's a blatant attempt to herd us like sheep. I refuse to use iCoud. Mavericks is banned. Software essential to my work is now falling behind because updates have jumped on the Mavericks bandwagon. I may have rethink Apple altogether. Meanwhile, I'll follow your links. Thanks.

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