Syncing macOS and iOS How Do They Connect?

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.

1. How does iPhone and Mac work together?
2. What happens when you sync iPhone Mac?
3. How do I sync my iPhone and macbook?
4. How does sync work on iPhone?
5. How do I sync my iPhone to my MacBook without USB?
6. What does connecting your phone to your Mac do?
7. Why isn't my iPhone syncing to my Mac?
8. Is sync the same as backup?
9. How do I get my Mac to recognize my iPhone?
10. Why are my iMessages not syncing between iPhone and Mac?
11. Why is my iPhone not syncing with my computer?

How does iPhone and Mac work together?

To use your iPhone's internet connection on your Mac (known as tethering), you'll need to enable the Personal Hotspot option under Settings on your iPhone. Your mobile device will then show up in the list of networks on your Mac, and you can connect to it.

What happens when you sync iPhone Mac?

Syncing means updating and transferring items between your Mac and an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Syncing allows you to keep the same items up to date on your Mac and a device. ... When you connect an iPhone or iPad to your Mac using a USB or USB-C cable, the device appears in the Finder sidebar.

How do I sync my iPhone and macbook?

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 does sync work on iPhone?

Sync means copying new apps, music, video, or books from iTunes to your phone, or from your phone to iTunes. You can think of it this way: backup saves a copy of stuff you've created, and sync copies media you have downloaded via the iTunes Store.

How do I sync my iPhone to my MacBook without USB?

Turn on Wi-Fi syncing

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.

What does connecting your phone to your Mac do?

Using Bluetooth, you can connect your iPhone to your Mac for syncing iTunes wirelessly on both devices. Or you can do this to connect to a Personal Hotspot, which lets you share the cellular data connection of your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network.

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.

Is sync the same as backup?

Backing up means to manually or automatically copy files from one location to another, usually from one physical drive to another, although it could also be to an online location. Syncing means to manually or automatically copy or delete files as needed to ensure that two locations have an identical set of files.

How do I get my Mac to recognize my iPhone?

On your Mac, hold down the Option key, click the Apple menu, and choose System Information or System Report. From the list on the left, select USB. If you see your iPhone, iPad, or iPod under USB Device Tree, get the latest macOS or install the latest updates.

Why are my iMessages not syncing between iPhone and Mac?

On your Mac, open Messages and choose Messages > Preferences > iMessages. Make sure that both devices are signed in with the same Apple ID. Then, on your iPhone, go back one screen and check Text Message Forwarding to make sure your Mac has been selected. If it is, deselect your Mac and restart your iPhone.

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.