INSTEAD, look for the tiny little icon that looks like an iPhone next to the little dropdown menu in the iTunes menus and tabs area. Click that tiny little icon. That little icon button reveals a pulldown menu which shows your iOS devices – yes the same iPhone, iPad, iPod touch that appears in the sidebar.
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How do I select my device on iTunes?
View your device by clicking on the device’s icon in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window. If you have multiple devices connected to your computer, click the device icon, then choose your device from the menu.
How do I choose which iPhone to sync?
Set up syncing between your Mac and iPhone
- Connect iPhone and your computer with a cable.
- In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPhone.
- At the top of the window, click the type of content you want to sync (for example, Movies or Books).
- Select “Sync [content type] onto [device name].”
How can I access my iPhone from my computer?
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your PC with a USB cable. If asked, unlock your iOS or iPadOS device using your passcode. If you see a prompt on your iOS or iPadOS device asking you to Trust This Computer, tap Trust or Allow to continue.
How do I manually sync my iPhone to iTunes?
Sync your content using Wi-Fi
- Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable, then open iTunes and select your device. Find out what to do if your device doesn’t appear on your computer.
- Click Summary on the left-hand side of the iTunes window.
- Select “Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi”.
- Click Apply.
Why can’t I connect my iPhone to iTunes?
Make sure that your iOS or iPadOS device is turned on, unlocked, and on the Home screen. Check that you have the latest software on your Mac or Windows PC. If you’re using iTunes, make sure you have the latest version.Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
How do I backup my iPhone to my computer using iTunes?
Back up your device
- Connect your device to the computer you normally sync with. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or a Wi-Fi connection.
- In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window.
- Click Summary.
- Click Back Up Now (below Backups).
How do I connect my iPhone to iTunes without cable?
Turn on Wi-Fi syncing
- Connect your device to your computer. You can connect your device using a USB or USB-C cable or a Wi-Fi connection.
- In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window.
- Click Summary.
- Select the checkbox for “Sync with this [device] over Wi-Fi.”
- Click Apply.
Why is my iPhone not connecting to my computer?
Often, the failure of your iPhone to connect to your computer simply results from a faulty cable. As such, you should make sure you’re using the cable supplied with your iPhone, or at least an official Apple cable you purchased separately. Check the USB port. Try plugging the iPhone into a different USB port.
How do I backup my iPhone to an external drive?
Make sure your external hard drive is plugged in!
- Go to the Finder window that displays your iOS backup.
- Click on the Backup folder.
- Drag it to the external hard drive listed under Locations.
- Rename the iOS backup folder on the external hard drive to ios_backup.
How can I take backup of my iPhone?
How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud
- Connect your device to a Wi-Fi network.
- Go to Settings > [your name], and tap iCloud.
- Tap iCloud Backup.
- Tap Back Up Now. Stay connected to your Wi-Fi network until the process ends. Under Back Up Now, you’ll see the date and time of your last backup.
Why can I not backup my iPhone?
Make Sure You Have Enough Space for Your iCloud Backup
One of the most common reasons for a failed iCloud backup is a lack of sufficient iCloud storage. Your iPhone won’t be able to automatically back up to the cloud if there isn’t enough storage space left for the entire backup.
How do you sync your iPhone with your iPhone?
Method 3. Sync iPhone to iPhone with iCloud
- Both you two iPhone should be logged in with the same Apple ID.
- Open Settings on your old iPhone.
- Tap your Apple ID and enter iCloud.
- Turn on the switch of the types of data you need to sync.
- Repeat this process on another iPhone.
- Select Merge.
How do I get my computer to recognize my phone?
Check USB computer connection settings
On your Android device open Settings and go to Storage. Tap the more icon in the top right corner and choose USB computer connection. From the list of options select Media device (MTP). Connect your Android device to your computer, and it should be recognized.
How do I connect my iPhone to iTunes on Windows 10?
How to Sync Your iPhone with Windows 10
- Connect your iPhone to your laptop with a Lightning cable.
- Click Continue when asked if the computer can have access to the phone.
- Click the phone icon in the top bar.
- Click Sync.
- Check your photos, music, apps and videos to confirm that they arrived on the phone from Windows 10.
How do I backup my iTunes to an external hard drive?
After you consolidate your media files, you can back up your library and media files to an external drive.
- Quit iTunes.
- Find your iTunes folder.
- Right-click on your iTunes folder, then choose Copy.
- Go to your external hard drive, then right-click and choose Paste.
How do I choose iTunes backup location?
Apple doesn’t allow users to change the default location for its system backups. There is no official command in the iPhone device or the iTunes app that gives the user a choice to change this. You can either use symbolic links or download a third-party program that will move backups for you.
How do I backup my iPhone before I get a new one?
Just launch Settings on your old iPhone and tap on your Apple ID profile listing at the top, then go to iCloud > iCloud Backup and select Back up now. You’ll want to make sure you have enough iCloud storage to back up all your important data.
Does an iPhone Backup save photos?
“Your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch backup only include information and settings stored on your device. They do not include information already stored in iCloud such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Notes, Voice Memos3, Messages in iCloud, iCloud Photos and shared photos.