Am unsuccessful getting my iMac iTunes library synced to my iPad and iPhone. all devices are authorized and have latest software. the device icon is not shown in my toolbar as the tutorial indicates. what next?
can not get my iMac iTunes library synced to my iPad and iPhone using USB. all devices have latest software. There is no device icon on my IMAC toolbar as indicated it should be in the support FAQs. What advise does anyone have?
Hello Luckyone1,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If your iOS devices are note being recognized in iTunes on your Mac, please follow the steps in the article linked to below.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H.
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