I need to sync an iPhone 3GS to a new Mac book air. The phone is currently synched with a machine running windows xp. Is this possible ?
I bought my wife a Mac book air to replace her windows lap top and want to sync her IPhone 3GS to her new computer. The phone is currently synced to a machine running windows xp. Is this possible ?
Did a bit more research on this and moving iTunes isn't enough. You will only get the iTunes library and not data like contacts, etc. You should take both computers to the apple store. They will migrate your data from one to the other for you.
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Why won't itunes recognize my iphone 3 on my new mac book air?
I just got a brand new mac book air for the holiday and I migrated all my files over from my old computer, but when I connect my iphone 3 to the new computer, itunes did not recognize it in the finder. I was able to sync and back up some files. And the computer knows that the device is connected (I checked in the System information file and it is listed as being connected. The phone also charges when it is connected, and I can sync my files). I have gone through many of the already relevant suggested fixes (used different USB port, changed cable, restarted computer, restarted phone) and still nothing has changed. I am running mac OS X 10.8.2 on my laptop and I have version 6.0.1 on my iphone.
I haven't re-installed itunes yet, as some have suggested as the laptop is brand new.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!try changing USB ports. if that doesnt work and you have restarted the computerand itunes is up to date, uninstall itunes in the order of the article below.
assuming you use windows.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923 -
I sync my iphone 3gs to my new iphone 4s...
I sync my iphone 3gs to my new iphone 4s but i don't see my songs in the itunes (no content), the calendar is emty and it only transfered some of my contacts (no favorites). Any body can help? Please?
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How do i transfer my itunes on my Iphone 3gs to my new mac? My old laptop died so I am unable to access my itunes on my computer but would like to retrieve the songs I purchased previously.
It has always been very basic to always maintain a backup copy of your computer for just such an occasion.
Use your backup copy to put everything back.
The music and pic sync is one way - computer to iphone. The only exception is itunes purchases.
If for some reason you have failed to maintain a backup ( not good), then you can transfer itunes purchases from your iphone. Without syncing: File>Transfer Purchases.
If you sync contacts and calendars to a blank computer, then they will be erased as well. Another reason a backup copy is critical. If you enter one unique contact and calendar entry on your computer, then you should get the option to merge the data. -
how can I sync my iphone songs to a new library without losing the songs on my iphone. I no longer have access to the old library as it was on a company computer that I no longer work for.
Third Party software do a google search
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How do i put tv programmes and videos from itunes to another iphone, without having to delete all data on the phone and replacing it with my library? i switched the 'sync only ticked songs and videos' yet it still wont let me transfer videos from my itunes onto my new phone, any ideas??
Copy the entire itunes folder from the old computer to the new computer.
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Just bought new Mac pro when I sync my iPhone 4 i lost all my contacts on the phone .tried restoring from backup no luck .is there any way I can retrieve my contacts
Why don't you just restore the to your pc from your most recent backup? You'll get the warning about erasing the media on the phone, but since you'll have all of your media and apps restored from backup, you shouldn't have much of a problem.
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I'll venture that your problem here is that you're using two very different versions of Mac OS X. The USB adapter has been useful to me when making big downloads or while using other networks, but it might not be your case.
Here's what I would advise, though it may be less than stellar: Copy the files you need into folders and move them through a USB flash drive or using that external hard drive of yours. (Could the format be the reason your MBA can't see it?). Some stuff like calendars and contacts can be exported too. At least in Lion, I haven't used Tiger in a while.
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I have sync'ed my ipad with my new mac book air, but some of the images did not download!
I have sync'ed my ipad with my new mac book air, but some of the images did not download to the computer.
I need these pictures!
Iphoto does not see these images. How can I download them into my computer?
I have tried using a PC to view the iPad as a HD, but it also does not find the images... yet I can visualize them!!! I need to make sure I do not lose these pictures!!!! How can I get them into my new computer?In iOS 7 you cannot transfer photos and videos anymore to or from your iPad as if it were a USB device.
You must sync them using iTunes:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386 -
Need to reinstall OS on new Mac Book air
I purchased a new mac book air and migration assistant overwrote the whole hard drive. I want to red o migration assistant and select only some applications. How do i reinstall mavericks and all the applications to the original state? Computer came with no disks??
What you are trying to do is erase the storage and reinstall Mac OS X. To do that, restart the MBA and hold the Command and R keys. That will restart you on the recovery hard drive partition, what Apple now uses instead of an install DVD.
From the menu bar, select Utilities, then Disk Utility. Highlight the internal storage name in the left side bar, usually Macintosh HD, and then select Erase in the button bar top center of the main window pane.
After the storage is erased, Quit Disk Utility and from the Utilities on the menu bar select Install Mac OS X. That will download the Mavericks installer and reinstall the operating system. This will take some time as the installer is about 5.1 GB...you need a good internet connection because this is downloaded from Apple's servers. Also, be sure you are plugged into a wall outlet and not running on battery power. You do not want the machine to shutdown during this.
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Syncing my iPhone 3gs to my new HP laptop
I recently got a new laptop which is an HP, and I didn't ever try to sync my iPhone 3GS to it because I thought the empty library on the computer would overide my library and erase my phone's data. I was able to jump the music from my old laptop onto my new one, so I then tried to sync it. It would immediately start and finish and do nothing, however it recognizes my phone. I've tried updating everything, using a new cord, authorizing the new laptop, restarting my phone and laptop, and nothing has worked.
Could someone please assist in restoring all contact info. The last sync session lost all names associated with numbers and the contacts are now showing as an email address only????
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hi i need to sync my iphone 4 to regain contacts but the screen is absolutely smashed and i cant swipe it, and the last comp used to back it up is asking me to respond via the phone to unlock? theres no password just swipe but i cant use the screen, any ideas??
Your contacts are not sync'd with a computer or at icloud.com?
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I have been having trouble syncing my iphone after updating version 10. Satus keeps showing backing up step 1 of 4 forever on my pc. I have tried re plugging and restarting my pc but none work so far. I have not been able to sync my iphone since. Help!? Pls
Thanks for the stellar reply gdgmacguy. I had no idea the AppleID used to purchase the device was forever tied to it. Great to know.
May I add another layer of complexity to the issue? I plan on buying her the iPhone 4S for Christmas. Assumed all I would have to do is sync the new phone to iTunes on her pc and all her data/apps/music/pictures would transfer over.
Can I use her new account when I sync the 4S for the first time or will it prompt me for mine?
Thanks again. -
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You might want to take a look at Printopia....although you may find that you need to have the printer connected directly to your computer for this work.
If you try it out, please post back with your results.
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i want to upgrade my phone to the new iphone 5 but i am only going to get a 16gb, i just got a new macbook air and i want to put all my pictures and music from my current iphone 4s 64gb on my new mac book. i am lost on where to start? please help!!
Ok, normally you would use Apple's Migration Assistant to move all your data from your old computer to your new one but if you don't have access to it, and all your data is only on your phone, you'll have to follow this guide to transfer the data to your iTunes library: Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive.
You will read in this guide that iTunes will not transfer music from your phone to your iTunes library if it wasn't purchased from the iTunes store, and that you will have to use 3rd party software such as PhoneView to transfer it. Also, you can only import photos to your computer that are in your camera roll (by following this guide: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083). If you have photos in other albums such as photo library or photo stream, you will have to use an app like PhotoSync to transfer them to your computer. You will need to transfer this data to your computer first.
After transferring your non-purchased music and non-camera roll photos to your computer, follow the steps in the linked guide above exactly as written, being careful to begin by disabling automatic syncing in iTunes, and being sure that you enter at least one contact and on calendar event on your computer, and authorizing your computer for all Apple IDs used to purchase your apps, music and other media (in iTunes>Store>Authorize this Computer) before syncing.
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