iPhone keeps disconnecting from Mac

Since upgrading to Mavericks, I have been unable to sync devices (specifically ipad mini and iphone 4s) to my MId 2013 Macbook Air. They wil rapidly connect and disconnect, and I'm unable to do anything with the device. This happens with both USB ports. Any suggestions?

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MacBook Air, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Nov 4, 2013 12:58 AM

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Aug 26, 2015 12:32 PM in response to Quinnfromengland

Also have the same problem with my iMac 5K


I had a macbook and iMac 2010 and this problem didn't occur.


Now i have a 5K iMac since 1,5 month and it connects/disconnects with ALL my iPads ( iPad mini, iPad 3 + iPad air)

But my iphone 5 and 6 are connecting FINE


My devices work fine with my old macbook and old iMac, but when i plug them in my new iMac 5K it keeps bleeping like a maniac and connecting/disconnecting and i get a warning that i should reset all my permissions. I did what anyone else said above these reactions but it didn't work. Also it's not the cable because all my devices work on my older macbook/iMac. Also the iPad 3 and mini/air have different cables ( lightning vs 30 pin)


I think it is the USB port on the computer that doesn't work properly ( i tried ALL USB ports in my new imac without a succes) And it only occurs with my iPads who need more power then my 2 iphones. I think it's the computer

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