Before syncing your iPhone with your computer, update the software on your devices. This will protect them from system errors that sometimes cause data loss.
Then install the iTunes application on your computer and register in it. The program will automatically recognize the iPhone connected via USB.
Without iTunes, it will be defined as a storage device like a flash drive or memory card. You will be able to "pull" from it only photos and videos, but you will not be able to download the necessary software or create backups.
How to install iTunes on Mac:
- Open the program and select iTunes → Check for Updates from the menu bar.
- Follow the directions to install the latest version.
for Windows:
- In iTunes, choose Help → Check for Updates from the menu bar.
- Then follow the directions.
How to connect an iPhone to a computer
To connect an iPhone to a PC:
- Insert the USB cable into the gadget connector. It vibrates - it means it began to charge.
- The phone will display a request: “Trust this computer?”, Confirm it. In the future, the iPhone will automatically sync only with this computer;
If you click Don't Trust, the iPhone charges from your computer without opening your media.
- An autorun window will appear on the PC monitor - it means you have successfully connected via USB.
- Open the "My Computer" section and find your device. Click on the icon and access the photos and videos in the iPhone memory.
Note: "How to enable / disable the flash on an iPhone"
