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David Gee1 Author

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Finder not recognising iPhone12 mini

Morning Folks,

Having a sudden problem with my iPhone. Finder is not recognising its existence (ie no (total) backups, and no manipulation of the photos and music etc.

What I know:

Both my iMac and phone are running the latest available software

It is not the physical connection because photos is automaticaly launching and DOES recognise the phone.

My sons iPhone8 connects fine.

What I have tried so far:

Relaunching both the iMac and the phone.

Any ideas?

Many thanks,

David.

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Jul 11, 2022 12:46 AM

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David Gee1 Author

Level 1

103 points

Posted on Jul 11, 2022 10:04 AM

For anyone else with this problem I have resolved.

In finder - preferences - sidebar - there is a tick box for iOS devices.

I have never been this deep into the preferences before, so how that got un-checked is beyond me, but once ticked all is fine.

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