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- Why is my Mac not finding my iPhone?
- How do I force my Mac to recognize my iPhone?
- Why is my iPhone not syncing with my Mac?
- Why is my Mac not showing up on my iPhone AirDrop?
- Why is my iPhone not syncing with my computer?
- How do I get my Mac to show up on AirDrop?
- How do I allow my computer to recognize my iPhone?
- Why won't my iPhone connect to my Mac via Bluetooth?
- How do I configure my iPhone for USB?
- Why is Bluetooth not finding devices on Mac?
- Why won't my devices show up on Bluetooth Mac?
- Why is my Mac not recognizing Bluetooth devices?
Why is my Mac not finding my iPhone?
Try a different port, cable, or computer
The issue could be related to your computer, its USB port, or the USB cable connecting it to your device. If possible, try a different computer, USB port, or USB cable. Also check for any debris in the charging port on the bottom of your iPhone or iPad.
How do I force my Mac to recognize my iPhone?
Plug your iPhone into a USB port on your Mac using a Lightning cable (also known as a charging cable). In the upper left-hand corner of your Mac's screen, click on the Apple logo. Click About This Mac. On the left-hand side of the menu that opens, click USB, which is the second to last option under hardware.
Why is my iPhone not syncing with my Mac?
Things to check first
Make sure that you're signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID on all of your devices. Then, check that you turned on Contacts, Calendars, and Reminders in your iCloud settings. Check that the date and time settings on your device are correct for your current location.
Why is my Mac not showing up on my iPhone AirDrop?
If you can't see the other device in AirDrop
Choose Go > AirDrop from the menu bar in the Finder, then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting in the AirDrop window. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch have a similar setting.
Why is my iPhone not syncing with my computer?
Sometimes your iPhone may be causing the problem in the synchronization process. To resolve it you can restart your iPhone. You must disconnect your gadget from the computer then hit the power off button and switch it on again to overcome the iTunes sync obstacles.
How do I get my Mac to show up on AirDrop?
On your Mac, click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a Finder window. In the Finder sidebar, click AirDrop. In the AirDrop window, click the “Allow me to be discovered by” pop-up menu, then choose an option.
How do I allow my computer to recognize my iPhone?
If you want to allow your computer to access information on your device, select your device in the Finder and click Trust, or if you're using iTunes, click Continue. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, confirm that you allow your computer or other device to access your data.
Why won't my iPhone connect to my Mac via Bluetooth?
On your iOS device, tap 'Settings' > 'Bluetooth' on your iOS device and turn on 'Bluetooth'. Tap 'Settings' > 'Cellular' / 'Mobile Data'. Tap 'Personal Hotspot' and turn it on. Then select 'Bluetooth and USB only' for connecting your iOS device via Bluetooth to your MacBook.
How do I configure my iPhone for USB?
Allow access to USB accessories
In Settings, go to Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode, and turn on USB Accessories under Allow Access When Locked. When the USB Accessories setting is off, as in the image above, you might need to unlock your iOS or iPadOS device to connect USB accessories.
Why is Bluetooth not finding devices on Mac?
Restart your Mac and Bluetooth device
Just like every other computer system, sometimes the best way to fix Bluetooth problems is to restart everything. That means turning off your Mac as well as your Bluetooth devices.
Why won't my devices show up on Bluetooth Mac?
Tip 4: Reset the Bluetooth module
Hold Shift + Option and click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. Click Debug and select “Remove all devices” Click Debug again and select “Reset the Bluetooth module” Restart your Mac and re-pair your Bluetooth devices.
Why is my Mac not recognizing Bluetooth devices?
If you don't have a Bluetooth icon in the menu bar, head to System Preferences > Bluetooth and check Show Bluetooth in menu bar. Now, press Shift + Option and click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar. In the menu that appears, select Debug > Reset the Bluetooth module. You can now try re-pairing your devices.
