How to Easily Sync iPhone to Mac

When you sync iPhone to Mac, you can create a backup of the contents of the device and settings on your computer. Generally, regular synchronization is suggested to avoid any loss of content in case your iPhone ends up with issues or lost due to unforeseen circumstances.

The backup files of your iPhone can also be restored in case you want to reset it or if you replace it with a new model. Remember that syncing is also an effective approach to copy fresh content to your iPhone that you download from the iTunes Store on your Mac.

In the past, syncing your iPhone to your Mac was a regular activity. With the advancements throughout the years with rapid mobile speed, better space and streaming applications and the preference of many to sync data with iCloud, physically syncing your devices is not considered as a necessity anymore. This is true when Apple made a change in which the iOS updates no longer need to run through iTunes on your Mac.

Some still want to add music, movies, and TV shows to their iPhones. Some want to save photos and videos directly to their Mac which requires one to sync iPhone to Mac from time to time. Luckily, there are several options if you want to sync iPhone to Mac.

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A Quick Trick on Using FoneDog iOS Data Backup & RestoreCommon Ways to Sync iPhone to Mac

A Quick Trick on Using FoneDog iOS Data Backup & Restore

Before you decide to sync iPhone to Mac, it is recommended to back up your data. An efficient way to do this is to use FoneDog iOS Data Backup & Restore.

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With just a single click of your mouse, you can back up your iPhone or iPad data such as contacts, photos, messages or more. You can even choose the types of files to backup. Remember that a new backup file will not overwrite the old one. Furthermore, you can preview and restore any items from your backups.

Another noteworthy feature of the tool is to restore data. In case you want to restore the iOS data, you can only restore notes and contacts for now but it is expected to support more in the future.

Let us take a close look at the steps when using the tool.

Backing up data on your iPhone or iPad

• Once you connect your iOS device, the software will recognize any linked devices. Select the iOS Data Backup & Restore tool from the interface. Tap on iOS Data Backup and proceed to the next step.
• At this point, there are 2 backup modes to choose from – Standard and Encrypted. With the Encrypted mode, you can backup files using one password to protect any private details. Once you have chosen the backup mode, tap on the “Start” button to proceed.
• Once you click “Start”, the software will provide you with the file type that you can back up which includes Messages, Photos, Call History, Contacts, WhatsApp and more. Depending on your needs, you can select the types of data you want to backup.
• The software will start the backup process of your iOS data. Once completed, the FoneDog Toolkit will show the name and size of the backup file.

If you want to backup additional files, simply click “Backup More” or tap on “Restore iOS Data” to transfer data to your computer or another iOS device.

Restoring data from backups

• Link your iOS device (iPhone/iPad) to your computer. Choose iOS Data Restore from the iOS Data Backup & Restore.
• The FoneDog toolkit will present you with all the available backups with the date and file size. Select the one you want to backup from and tap “View Now” button.
• The software will start scanning the backup files. You can see the progress of the scan and you can tap on “Pause” or “Stop” to finish the process.
• Once the scanning is finished, you can view the backup data. At this point, you can choose the data that you want to restore. Remember that both “Restore to Device” or “Restore to PC” are supported.

With these simple steps when using the FoneDog iOS Data Backup & Restore, you can easily backup your data before you decide to sync iPhone to Mac or if you want to restore data in the future.

Common Ways to Sync iPhone to Mac

Using the cable

The commonly used approach to sync iPhone to Mac is using the cable included with your phone. Simply use this cable to link your iPhone to your Mac and open iTunes in case it does not automatically open to initiate the syncing process.

Aside from syncing media, iTunes can also sync notes, contacts from your iPhone to Mac or sync your Mac calendar with your iPhone. You can easily sync these in iTunes or by switching on the iCloud sync in each app.

If you want to sync iPhone to Mac using cable, simply follow these steps:

• Open iTunes on your Mac and click on the “Help” menu that you can find at the top part of the window. Choose the “Check for Updates” option and enable any available updates to install. At this point, iTunes will restart once the updates are completed.
• Insert one end of the iPhone USB into a USB port on your Mac and the other into the iPhone. In no time, iTunes will detect the iPhone and adds it to the Devices list that you can find in the left-hand column.
• Tap the iPhone in the Devices list and click on the “Summary” that you will find in the main window of iTunes.
• Tap on the “Sync” knob that you can find in the right lower edge of iTunes to synchronize your iPhone to your Mac.

Wi-Fi sync

At present, another approach if you want to sync iPhone to Mac is via Wi-Fi. You no longer need to physically plug in your iPhone to your Mac to be able to sync with iTunes.

What to expect with wireless synchronization?

You can sync iPhone to Mac wirelessly in the same manner as using a USB cable. Depending on the options you have chosen in iTunes, your phone will be backed up to your Mac or iCloud account. All the content you have chosen to sync – apps, music, movies, photos, TV shows, books, etc. – are transferred from your Mac to your iPhone and vice versa.

Remember that the synchronization can occur if both devices are turned on, connected to the same wireless network and if the iPhone is connected to an external power source.

When the wireless syncing is enabled, you can set up your iPhone to sync automatically with your Mac. In case you want to manually sync your iPhone, you can easily turn off the automatic sync option. If you do this, always remember to click on the “Sync” option every time you want to synchronize the content.

Simply follow these steps:

• Open iTunes and link your phone to your Mac using the USB cable. With this approach, you must perform an ordinary synchronization and simply leave your iPhone linked to your Mac via the USB cable. This process is only performed once when initially configuring the Wi-Fi synchronization.
• Access the “Summary” tab in iTunes and check the “Sync with this iPhone Over Wi-Fi”. At this point, you can disconnect your iPhone from your Mac.
• Link the iPhone to a charger while it is linked to the same network as your Mac. Generally, iTunes will detect the iPhone automatically and executes a wireless synchronization.

In case you have chosen the “Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected” option, you no longer need to worry about performing a manual sync. If you did not check the automatic synchronization option or you simply want to synchronize your iPhone manually, simply note down these steps:

• Initially, double check if both the iPhone and Mac are ready for the wireless synchronization process. Make sure that both devices are turned on and linked to the same wireless network. Link your iPhone to an external source of power if not yet linked to one.
• When syncing manually from your Mac, open iTunes. Click on the iPhone button that you can find in the right upper corner to access the iPhone settings. Tap on the “Apply” button in the right lower section so that your iPhone will start to sync with your Mac.
• To start the manual sync process from your iPhone, click on Settings from the home screen. Tap on General and proceed to iTunes Wi-Fi Sync.
• On the screen that will open, click on “Sync Now” to start the synchronization process with your Mac.

As an additional tip, the Wi-Fi Sync element on your iPhone might be buggy on some occasions. In case the “Sync Now” button appears gray and you cannot tap on it, it is recommended to quit and reopen iTunes on your Mac which should fix this issue.

Remember that the initial synchronization might take some time which is based on the amount of content stored on your iPhone.

Open “Settings” on your iPhone. Tap on “General” and click on “iTunes Wi-Fi Sync” option. At this point, check on the “Sync Now” option to activate the Wi-Fi synchronization manually when your iPhone is charging.

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