This wikiHow teaches you how to connect iPhone to a desktop computer so you can sync or back up files through iTunes, and send photos and other data.
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Method 1 of 3: Connecting iPhone Using USB
Step 1. Connect iPhone to desktop computer
Use the USB cable that came with the device purchase package.
Step 2. Open iTunes
This app is marked with a music notation icon.
The iTunes app may open automatically when you connect iPhone to your computer
Step 3. Click on your iPhone icon
It will appear in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 4. Click the Back Up Now button
Click the button if you want to create a backup file of your iPhone to save on your computer.
Step 5. Select the content you want to sync
You can select it by clicking on the content category in the pane on the left of the window, then tick or uncheck the “Sync [content]” option at the top of the right pane.
Step 6. Click Apply
It's in the lower-right corner of the window. After that, the sync options that have been defined will be saved.
Step 7. Click the Sync button
It's in the lower-right corner of the window. After that, the synchronization process will start.
Check the "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" option in the "Options" section to automatically sync every time you connect your iPhone to your computer
Method 2 of 3: Connecting iPhone Via WiFi
Step 1. Connect iPhone to desktop computer
Use the USB cable that came with the iPhone purchase package.
Step 2. Open iTunes
This app is marked with a music notation icon.
The iTunes app may open automatically when you connect iPhone to your computer
Step 3. Click the iPhone icon
It's in the upper-left corner of the iTunes window.
Step 4. Scroll to the "Options" screen
It's the last option that appears in the right pane of the iTunes window.
Step 5. Check the "Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi" box
It's on the left side of the right pane of the iTunes window.
Step 6. Click Apply
It's in the lower-right corner of the window.
Wait for the sync process to complete for the changes to take effect
Step 7. Disconnect iPhone from computer
Step 8. Open iPhone settings
The settings menu is marked with a gray gear icon (⚙️) and is usually displayed on the home screen.
Step 9. Select Wi-Fi
It's at the top of the menu.
Step 10. Touch the WiFi network you want to use
Make sure your iPhone and computer are connected to the same WiFi network.
Step 11. Select Settings
It's in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Step 12. Scroll down and select General
It's next to the gray gear icon (⚙️) and at the top of the menu.
Step 13. Select iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
It's at the bottom of the menu.
- If more than one desktop computer appears in the list, select the desktop computer you want to sync.
- Make sure iTunes is open on the computer you want to sync.
Step 14. Select Sync Now
iPhone will sync with your desktop computer wirelessly via WiFi.
Method 3 of 3: Connecting iPhone to Mac Computer Using AirDrop
Step 1. Click the Finder application on the Mac computer
The app is marked by a smiley face icon in a mix of blue and light blue, and is usually displayed in the Dock. Once clicked, a Finder window will appear on the desktop.
Make sure Bluetooth is on on both devices for AirDrop to work
Step 2. Click AirDrop
It's in the " Favorites " section of the toolbar on the left side of the Finder window.
Using AirDrop is an efficient way to establish a connection so you can send photos, documents, and other files, as long as the two devices (iPhone and computer) are within close proximity (about a few meters)
Step 3. Click the "Allow me to be discovered by" option
It's at the bottom of the Finder window. After that, a drop-down menu will be displayed.
Step 4. Click Everyone
Step 5. Swipe your iPhone home screen upwards
After that, the device control center will be displayed.
Step 6. Select AirDrop:
. It's on the right side of the control center page and is followed by a receiving status, such as " Everyone " (iPhone can receive files from anyone), " Contacts Only " (iPhone only accepts files from contacts), or " Receiving Off " (iPhone doesn't accept files). receive files from anyone).
Step 7. Select Everyone
Now, you can send and receive data from iPhone to computer (or vice versa).
Step 8. Select the files you want to share
You can select it through both devices.
Files or pages created or saved in Apple apps like Photos, Notes, Contacts, Calendar, and Safari can usually be shared via AirDrop. In addition, many third-party applications support the AirDrop feature
Step 9. Touch or click the “Share” icon
Look for a square icon with an upward arrow.
Step 10. Touch or click AirDrop
It's at the top of the "Share" dialog box.
Step 11. Touch or click the name of the device that will receive the file
You need to do this through the file sending device.
- If you don't see your Mac or iPhone in the list of devices, make sure the devices are a fairly close distance away (just a few meters) and that the AirDrop feature is enabled.
- If you are asked to enable Bluetooth and WiFi, enable both.
Step 12. Touch or click Save on the device receiving the file
After that, a copy of the file will be saved on the device.
