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If you're using macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC, use iTunes to share files between your computer and your iOS or iPadOS device.
Other ways to share
Learn about other ways you can share files between your Mac and your devices. These features work wirelessly.
EpocCam will appear as an option in Zoom's video settings. To get started, first download the EpocCam app on your iPhone or iPad. Then head over to your Mac or PC and visit www.kinoni.com to. To use Pinfinder to recover your iOS restrictions passcode on an Apple Mac machine, follow the steps below: First backup of your iPhone to your computer using iTunes (an iCloud backup won't work) - Be sure to backup the device you wish to unlock; eg.
iCloud Drive lets you securely access all of your documents from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. No matter which device you're using, you'll always have the most up-to-date documents when and where you need them.
With Handoff, you can start a document, email, or message on one device and pick up where you left off on another device. Handoff works with Apple apps such as Mail, Safari, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. It also works with some third-party apps.
AirDrop lets you instantly share your photos, videos, documents, and more with other Apple devices that are nearby.
What you need to use the Finder to share files
- An iPhone, iPad, iPod touch with the latest version of iOS or iPadOS
- An iOS or iPadOS app that works with File Sharing
See the iOS and iPadOS apps that can share files with your Mac
- Open a Finder window.
- Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your computer with a USB cable.
- Select your device in the Finder. Learn what to do if your computer doesn't recognize your device.
- Click the Files tab to see a list of apps that can share files. If you don't see a Files section, your device doesn't have any apps that can share files.
- Click the triangle next to an app to see the files that you can share.
Copy from your Mac to your device
- Select the files that you want to copy. Select only files that work with the app. Check the app’s user guide to see which ones work.
- Drag the files to the app on your device. The Finder copies the files to your device.
Copy from your device to your Mac
- Select the files that you want to copy.
- Drag the files to a folder on your computer. The Finder copies the files to your computer.
Open shared files
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, use the app that you chose in the Files tab to open files that you shared from your computer.
Depending on the file type, some apps can't open files in other apps or locations. You can see the list of files in the Files tab of the Finder when your device is connected to your computer.
Back up shared files
When iCloud or your computer backs up your device, it backs up your shared files as well.
If you delete an app with shared files from your iOS or iPadOS device, you also delete those shared files from your device and your iCloud or computer backup. To avoid losing shared files, copy the files to your computer before deleting the app from your device.
Delete shared files from your device
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- Open a Finder window on your Mac.
- Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
- Select your device in the Finder. Learn what to do if your computer doesn't recognize your device.
- Select the app from the list in the Files section.
- In the Documents list, select the file that you want to delete, then press the Delete key on your keyboard.
- When the Finder asks you to confirm, click Delete.
There might be other ways to delete files from an app. See the app's user guide to find out more.
First things, there could be multiple reasons why your iPhone or iPad might not appear on your Mac finder. But this could well prove to be a go-to hack for fixing this issue!
With iTunes gone in macOS Catalina, Finder has assumed the role of a full-time iPhone manager. Though the versatile file manager does most of the tasks reliably, it’s not infallible just like any software. The other day, my iPhone was not showing up in Finder on Mac. Even after trusting the computer, the iOS device was nowhere to be seen. After a bit of digging, I found a simple but slightly hidden trick that eventually saved my day. If you have run into the same problem, you shouldn’t fail to try it out!
How to Fix iPhone Not Showing up on Mac Finder Issue
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Make Sure to ‘Enable CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices’ Option
Generally, when you connect your iPhone or iPad to Mac and open Finder, the device shows up in the sidebar under the Location section. But just in case, it’s missing from there, be sure to enable “CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices” option.
- To get it done, all you need to do is click on the Finder menu at the top left of the screen (of course in the Finder app) and choose Preferences
- Next, select the Sidebar tab. After that, ensure that the box to the left of the “CDs, DVs, and iOS devices” is checked off
Side Note: If your device is connected to the Mac, it should now begin to show up straight away.
- Next up, quit Finder. Disconnect your device from the computer. Restart both your Mac and iPhone ⟶ Connect your iOS device to the computer again and launch Finder
Voila! Your iPhone should (most probably) show up on your Mac Finder. Now, go ahead and restore, back up or sync your device as usual.
Other Tricks That Might Also Help in Fixing “iPhone Not Showing Up in Finder” Problem
Make Sure to Check the USB Connection
If your iOS device is still not appearing in the Finder, there could be USB connection issue. So, make sure to check it out.
Step #1. First off, connect your iOS device to your Mac using a compatible USB cable.
Step #2. Now, you need to hold down the Option key on your Mac and click on the Apple menu.
Step #3. Next, click on System Information/Report.
Step #4. Next up, choose the USB option in the left sidebar.
Under USB DeviceTree, you should see your iPhone or iPad. If it doesn’t show up here, there could very well be a connection issue. Try using another cable. Also, try to plug in the cable in another port.
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Update Both Your Mac and iPhone/iPad
If your devices are still stuck with outdated software, make sure to update them. On your iOS device, navigate to Settings ⟶ General ⟶ Software Update and then download and install the latest iOS update. On your Mac, go to System Preferences ⟶ Software Update and then upgrade to the latest macOS version.
Got the Better of the Problem?
More often than not, the above tricks should fix this iOS device not appearing in the Finder problem. I can vouch for them because they have clicked for me. So, I’m bullish about their effectiveness.
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So, which tricks helped you overcome the problem?
Suraj is a digital marketing expert on the iGB's team. He contributes to the social media section along with tips and tricks for iPhone, Apple Watch. Apart from blogging, he likes to work out as much as he can in his gym and love to listening to retro music.
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