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"Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi" not working even though it is checked in iTunes and works with iPhone.

Exactly what the title/subject says.


I've restarted iTunes and devices, unchecked/checked "Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi",... no change.


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iPad Pro Wi-Fi, iOS 10.3.3, null

Posted on Sep 14, 2017 10:53 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2017 8:06 PM

The screen shot seems to be explaining the issue.


You have to connect at least once by USB cable and then you can sync over wifi.

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Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes using Wi-Fi - Apple Support

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Sep 21, 2017 3:39 PM in response to Diana.McCall

iTunes 12.7.


Everything is latest, always current with updates. And I'm aware that iTunes no longer manages apps, but what does that have to do with this issue?


To reiterate, both my iPhone 6 and iPad Pro have same iOS and both had "Sync with this..." checked in iTunes and both synced over wifi. Then all of the sudden I noticed that the iPad would not sync, but iPhone still does, and has not changed regardless of what I've tried since. I hope that's clear enough now.


Latest screen grab from iPad Pro, iPhone 6, and iTunes>Device>Options for both:


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Sep 15, 2017 8:25 AM in response to LACAllen

Yes, the screen grab does show that, but you missed that the iPhone works. It was implied that the iPad had already been set up in the past, like the iPhone, with USB cable and "Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi" checked. It is still checked as shown on both, but only the iPad suddenly doesn't sync over Wi-Fi now. And yes, I tried connecting the USB cable again, unchecking/checking "Sync..." before posting this.

"Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi" not working even though it is checked in iTunes and works with iPhone.

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