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First things, there could be multiple reasons why your iPhone or iPad might not appear on your Mac finder. But this could well prove to be a go-to hack for fixing this issue!
With iTunes gone in macOS Catalina, Finder has assumed the role of a full-time iPhone manager. Though the versatile file manager does most of the tasks reliably, it’s not infallible just like any software. The other day, my iPhone was not showing up in Finder on Mac. Even after trusting the computer, the iOS device was nowhere to be seen. After a bit of digging, I found a simple but slightly hidden trick that eventually saved my day. If you have run into the same problem, you shouldn’t fail to try it out!
How to Fix iPhone Not Showing up on Mac Finder Issue
Select the disk location (it can be an internal HDD/SSD or a removable storage device) where you. Apr 26, 2021 From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it. Which macOS version is the latest?
Make Sure to ‘Enable CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices’ Option
Generally, when you connect your iPhone or iPad to Mac and open Finder, the device shows up in the sidebar under the Location section. But just in case, it’s missing from there, be sure to enable “CDs, DVDs, and iOS Devices” option.
- To get it done, all you need to do is click on the Finder menu at the top left of the screen (of course in the Finder app) and choose Preferences
- Next, select the Sidebar tab. After that, ensure that the box to the left of the “CDs, DVs, and iOS devices” is checked off
Side Note: If your device is connected to the Mac, it should now begin to show up straight away.
- Next up, quit Finder. Disconnect your device from the computer. Restart both your Mac and iPhone ⟶ Connect your iOS device to the computer again and launch Finder
Voila! Your iPhone should (most probably) show up on your Mac Finder. Now, go ahead and restore, back up or sync your device as usual.
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Make Sure to Check the USB Connection
If your iOS device is still not appearing in the Finder, there could be USB connection issue. So, make sure to check it out.
Step #1. First off, connect your iOS device to your Mac using a compatible USB cable.
Step #2. Now, you need to hold down the Option key on your Mac and click on the Apple menu.
Step #3. Next, click on System Information/Report.
Step #4. Next up, choose the USB option in the left sidebar.
Under USB DeviceTree, you should see your iPhone or iPad. If it doesn’t show up here, there could very well be a connection issue. Try using another cable. Also, try to plug in the cable in another port.
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Update Both Your Mac and iPhone/iPad
If your devices are still stuck with outdated software, make sure to update them. On your iOS device, navigate to Settings ⟶ General ⟶ Software Update and then download and install the latest iOS update. On your Mac, go to System Preferences ⟶ Software Update and then upgrade to the latest macOS version.
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More often than not, the above tricks should fix this iOS device not appearing in the Finder problem. I can vouch for them because they have clicked for me. So, I’m bullish about their effectiveness.
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So, which tricks helped you overcome the problem?