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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Connect via USB
• Method 2 of 3: Connecting via WiFi
• Method 3 of 3: Connect to a Mac via AirDrop

This article will teach you how to connect your iPhone to your desktop computer so that you can sync it with iTunes or transfer photos and other data.

To step

Method 1 of 3: Connect via USB

1. Connect your iPhone to your desktop computer. Use the USB cable that came with your device.
2. Open iTunes. This app has a music note as an icon.
   • iTunes can be started automatically when your iPhone is connected.
3. Click on the iPhone icon. This will appear in the top left corner of the iTunes screen.
4. Click Back up now. Do this if you want to backup your iPhone locally to your desktop.
5. Select content to sync. Do this by clicking the content category in the left pane and checking or unchecking "Sync [files]" at the top of the right pane.
6. Click Apply. This button is located in the lower right corner of the screen. This will save the selected sync options.
7. Click on Sync. This is located in the lower right corner of the screen. The synchronization process will start.
   • Check "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" in the "Options" section of the window to sync from your iPhone connected to your desktop.

Method 2 of 3: Connecting via WiFi

1. Connect your iPhone to a desktop computer. Use the USB cable that came with the device.
2. Open iTunes. This app has a music note as an icon.
   • iTunes can be started automatically when your iPhone is connected.
3. Click on the iPhone icon. This will appear in the top left corner of the iTunes screen.
4. Scroll to "Options". This is the last section in the right pane of the iTunes window.
5. Check "Sync with this iPhone over WiFi". This box is located on the left side of the right pane.
6. Click Apply. This is located in the lower right corner of the iTunes window.
   • Wait for your iPhone to finish syncing for the changes to be applied.
7. Disconnect your iPhone from your desktop.
8. Open the Settings of your iPhone. This is a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is usually on your home screen.
9. Press Wifi. This button is located at the top of the menu.
10. Tap a Wi-Fi network. Your iPhone and desktop must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
11. Press Settings. This is located in the top left corner of the screen.
12. Scroll down and press General. This is next to a gray gear icon (⚙️) at the top of the menu.
13. Tap Sync iTunes Wi-Fi. This button is located at the bottom of the menu.
    • If more than one desktop is listed, press the desktop you want to sync.
    • Make sure iTunes is open on your desktop.
14. Press Sync now. Your iPhone will sync with your desktop wirelessly via WiFi.

Method 3 of 3: Connect to a Mac via AirDrop

1. Click Finder on your Mac. This is a blue and white icon with a smiley face that is usually located in your Dock. This will open the Finder window on your desktop.
   • Bluetooth must be enabled on both devices to connect via AirDrop.
2. Click on AirDrop. This is located under "Favorites" in the toolbar on the left side of the Finder window.
   • AirDrop is an effective way to connect, allowing you to transfer photos, documents and other files when the devices are close together (within a few meters).
3. Click on "Stand then to be discovered by". This is located at the bottom of the Finder window. A slideout menu will appear.
4. Click on Everyone.
5. Swipe up on your iPhone home screen. This will start the Control Center.
6. Press AirDrop:. This is to the right of the Control Center and will be followed by a receipt status such as "Everyone", "Contacts Only" or "Received From".
7. Press Everyone. Now you can send and receive data between your iPhone and desktop.
8. Choose a file to share. Do this on any device.
   • Files or pages created or stored in Apple apps such as Photos, Notes, Contacts, Calendar and Safari can almost always be shared via AirDrop. Many third-party apps also have the AirDrop feature.
9. Tap or click the "Share" icon. Find a square with an upward pointing arrow in it.
10. Press or click AirDrop. This is located near the top of the "Share" dialog.
11. Tap or click on the name of the receiving device. Do this from the sending device.
    • If you don't see the Mac or iPhone, make sure the device is close enough (no more than a few feet away) and that AirDrop is turned on.
    • If you are asked to turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, do so.
12. Press or click Save on the receiving device. This will save a copy of the file on the device.
    • Press or click "Open and Save" to view the files you have saved.