Iphone 5 not recognized on macbook

It does not show up in iTunes, finder, iphoto or image capture. The iPhone beeps when it's plugged in to the macbook (like it does when the charger is plugged in).
I tried restarting the phone, restarting the macbook, both USB ports. I don't sync it frequently, but I have sync'ed in numerous times before. It just stopped being recognized.

Try this support document http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

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Ralph Landry1 wrote:
When you say a bootable OS X installer where did you get the installer? Is it one you created yourself?
You might want to try restarting the MacBook Air holding the Command and R keys. From Utilities on the menu bar, choose Install Mac OS X. That will reinstall using an installer from Apple. Install and see if that changes the behavior.
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http://www.macworld.com/article/2056561/how-to-make-a-bootable-mavericks-install -drive.html
Option 1: Use createinstallmedia
Hidden inside the Mavericks installer is a Unix program calledcreateinstallmedia, provided by Apple for creating a bootable Mavericks installer. If you’re comfortable using Terminal, it’s a relatively simple tool to use. The program assumes your account has administrator privileges.
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I found an article that outlines quite a few troubleshooting steps for the issue you've encountered.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Mac OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1591
It recommends to start off with the iPhone Troubleshooting Assistant. If the issue persists after following the troubleshooting assistant, continue with the steps below, testing to see if the issue is resolved after each section.
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Check USB connections. iOS devices require USB 2.0 to function properly. If you are not sure if your Mac has USB 2.0 ports, refer to the computer's specifications. Disconnect other USB devices, and connect your device directly to a USB port on your Mac.
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