How to fix iPhone not showing in Finder under locations on macOS Catalina

Your iPhone or iPad should appear under Locations in the left column in Finder. If it's not there, you need to click Finder on the menu bar, and select Preferences. In the window that opens, go to the Sidebar tab, and enable the 'CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices' option under the Location section.

1. Why can't I see my iPhone in Finder on my Mac?
2. How do I show my iPhone in Finder?
3. How do I restore my iPhone in Finder?
4. Why is my iPhone not showing up in Find My iPhone?
5. How can I view my iPhone on my Mac?
6. Why is my iPhone not showing up on my Mac AirDrop?
7. Why isn't my iPhone syncing to my Mac?
8. How do I sync my iPhone to my Macbook Air 2020?
9. How do I get my iPhone to sync with my Mac?
10. How do I restore my Mac to my iPhone?
11. How do I backup my iPhone to my Mac 2020?
12. How do you reset an iPhone on a Mac?

Why can't I see my iPhone in Finder on my Mac?

If you connected your iPhone or iPad to your Mac using a USB cable and don't see it in the Finder sidebar, make sure that you have the right option selected in Finder preferences. ... In the Finder on your Mac, choose Finder > Preferences, then click Sidebar. Below Locations, select the CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices checkbox.

How do I show my iPhone in Finder?

Sync your content using Wi-Fi

1. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable, then open a Finder window and select your device.
2. Select “Show this [device] when on Wi-Fi."
3. Click Apply.

How do I restore my iPhone in Finder?

Restore your device to its factory settings

1. Connect your device to your Mac using a USB or USB-C cable. ...
2. In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar.
3. Select General in the button bar.
4. Click “Restore [device],” then follow the onscreen instructions.

Why is my iPhone not showing up in Find My iPhone?

If your device is lost or stolen and not showing up on Find My, its battery may be dead or it may have been intentionally powered off. Alternatively, Find My iPhone could be disabled.

How can I view my iPhone on my Mac?

To mirror your iPhone to Mac, first download Reflector on Mac. Then open the Control Center on your iPhone, click AirPlay, and select the Mac you want to mirror to.

Why is my iPhone not showing up on my Mac AirDrop?

If you can't see the other device in AirDrop

Make sure that your devices meet these requirements: Both devices are within 30 feet (9 meters) of each other and have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. Each Mac was introduced in 2012 or later (excluding the 2012 Mac Pro) and is using OS X Yosemite or later.

Why isn't my iPhone syncing to my Mac?

Make sure that the date and time settings on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC are correct. 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 your Internet connection.

How do I sync my iPhone to my Macbook Air 2020?

Sync content between your Mac and iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi

1. Connect your device to your Mac using a USB or USB-C cable.
2. In the Finder on your Mac, select the device in the Finder sidebar. ...
3. Select General in the button bar.
4. Select the checkbox for “Show this [device] when on Wi-Fi.”
5. Use the button bar to turn on and select sync settings.

How do I get my iPhone to sync with my Mac?

The first time you set up syncing, you must connect your device to your Mac using a USB or USB-C cable. After you connect the device, the device icon appears in the Finder sidebar and selecting the icon displays syncing options. You then select which items to sync.

How do I restore my Mac to my iPhone?

Restore your device from a backup on your computer

1. On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, open Finder. ...
2. Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable. ...
3. Select your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when it appears in the Finder window or iTunes. ...
4. Select Restore Backup.

How do I backup my iPhone to my Mac 2020?

Back up iPhone using your Mac

1. Connect iPhone and your computer using USB.
2. In the Finder sidebar on your Mac, select your iPhone. ...
3. At the top of the Finder window, click General.
4. Select “Back up all of the data on your iPhone to this Mac.”

How do you reset an iPhone on a Mac?

Restore your device to factory settings

1. On a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open Finder. ...
2. Connect your device to your computer.
3. If a message asks for your device passcode or to Trust This Computer, follow the onscreen steps. ...
4. Select your device when it appears on your computer. ...
5. Click Restore [device].