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i have some bookmarks on my iPad tthat I want to sync to my Mac so I can then sync them to my iPhone. I have sync Safari bookmarks turned on iTunes but they don't sync To the Mac.
i Must be doing something wrong but I don't know what. I tried searching Apple support And these forums but couldn't find anything.
does anyone have any advice on this
iPad Air 2 WiFi, Cellular, iOS 8.1.1
Hi needleman_mark,
Happy Holidays!
The best way to keep your bookmarks synced between your iPad, iPhone and Mac is to use iCloud. Check your iCloud settings on all three devices and make sure Safari is turned on. Click on the link below for complete details. I've highlighted some of the key information for you:
iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203519
Troubleshooting on iOS
First, confirm that you’ve turned on iCloud Bookmarks:
- On iOS 6 or iOS 7, go to Settings > iCloud and check that Safari is turned on.
- On iOS 5, go to Settings > iCloud and check that Bookmarks is turned on.
Next, try each of these steps, testing after each step to see if the issue is resolved:
- Try installing the latest version of iOS supported by your device.
- Go to Settings > iCloud and make sure you are signed in to the same iCloud account that you are using on your other supported devices.
- Make sure that your iOS device is online by attempting to view www.apple.com. If you can't connect to the Internet, iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List will not update in the Safari app. If necessary, review the instructions for troubleshooting your Internet connection.
Troubleshooting on OS X Lion or later
First, confirm that you've turned on iCloud bookmarks:
- Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click the icon for iCloud.
- Make sure that the checkbox labeled Safari (or Bookmarks) is selected.
Next, try each of these steps, testing after each step to see if the issue is resolved:
- Make sure that you are using OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later. If necessary, review the steps for finding your OS X version information.
- Make sure that your computer is online by attempting to view www.apple.com. If you can't connect to the Internet, iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List will not update in Safari. If necessary, review the instructions for troubleshooting your Internet connection.
Wishing you all the best this Holiday season!
- Judy
Hi needleman_mark,
Happy Holidays!
The best way to keep your bookmarks synced between your iPad, iPhone and Mac is to use iCloud. Check your iCloud settings on all three devices and make sure Safari is turned on. Click on the link below for complete details. I've highlighted some of the key information for you:
iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT203519
Troubleshooting on iOS
First, confirm that you’ve turned on iCloud Bookmarks:
- On iOS 6 or iOS 7, go to Settings > iCloud and check that Safari is turned on.
- On iOS 5, go to Settings > iCloud and check that Bookmarks is turned on.
Next, try each of these steps, testing after each step to see if the issue is resolved:
- Try installing the latest version of iOS supported by your device.
- Go to Settings > iCloud and make sure you are signed in to the same iCloud account that you are using on your other supported devices.
- Make sure that your iOS device is online by attempting to view www.apple.com. If you can't connect to the Internet, iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List will not update in the Safari app. If necessary, review the instructions for troubleshooting your Internet connection.
Troubleshooting on OS X Lion or later
First, confirm that you've turned on iCloud bookmarks:
- Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click the icon for iCloud.
- Make sure that the checkbox labeled Safari (or Bookmarks) is selected.
Next, try each of these steps, testing after each step to see if the issue is resolved:
- Make sure that you are using OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later. If necessary, review the steps for finding your OS X version information.
- Make sure that your computer is online by attempting to view www.apple.com. If you can't connect to the Internet, iCloud Bookmarks and Reading List will not update in Safari. If necessary, review the instructions for troubleshooting your Internet connection.
Wishing you all the best this Holiday season!
- Judy
thanks - that did exactly what i needed - i turned on iCloud syncing for safari on my iPad and then on my iPhone and the bookmarks that were on my iPad but had gotten deleted from my iPhone got restored
ususally i don't use iCloud because i prefer to have everything on my macbook pro - but this did exactly what i needed
Hi needleman_Mark,
I'm happy to hear the information helped!
Cheers,
- Judy
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