How If iPhone Won't Sync with iTunes on PC?

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How If iPhone Won’t Sync with iTunes on PC?

30 March 2021 Ashley S. Miller Specialist of Customer Service Dept.

Summary
iOS and Android are different in file transfer. Android users can connect the phone to the computer and transfer files quickly. However, iPhone users should use iTunes to sync music and videos. Some users report that the transfer is not successful. Why? How if iPhone won’t sync with iTunes on PC? Get the answer in the essay!

Content

Part 1: How If iPhone Won’t Sync with iTunes on PC?

1. Connection Failure
2. Outdated iTunes Version
3. No Authorization
4. Non-original Cable
5. Wrong Video Format
6. Outdated QuickTime Version
7. Enabled Option [Manually Manage Music and Videos]
8. Issues of iTunes Library

Part 2: Replacements of iTunes

1. iTools
2. AnyTrans
3. Tenorshare iCareFone

Part 3: Conclusions

Part 1: How If iPhone Won’t Sync with iTunes on PC?

1. Connection Failure

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2. Outdated iTunes Version

iTunes is not the latest version, or iPhone/iPad is not updated to the latest version.

Solution: Update iTunes and iPhone/iPad to the latest iOS version.

3. No Authorization

If you don’t confirm to trust the computer on iPhone, iPhone won’t sync with iTunes on PC.

Solution: Unlock iPhone and connect iPhone to the computer with the cable. Then, tap [Trust] on iPhone as the notification is prompted.

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4. Non-original Cable

The damaged or non-original cable is used to connect iPhone/iPad with the computer.

Solution: Change the damaged cable and use the original one.

5. Wrong Video Format

The video format is not supported by iTunes.

Solution: iTunes supports MP4 and M4V, excluding AVI, FLV and MPG. You should convert AVI, FLV and MPG to MP4 and M4V.

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6. Outdated QuickTime Version

Sometimes, the outdated QuickTime version cannot support the videos transferred from iPhone.

Solution: Update the latest version of QuickTime when iPhone won’t sync with iTunes on PC.

7. Enabled Option Manually manage music and videos

When the option [Manually manage music and videos] is enabled in iTunes, music and videos will not be synced from iTunes to iPhone automatically.

Solution: Deselect the option [Manually manage music and videos].

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8. Issues of iTunes Library

Besides, iPhone won’t sync with iTunes on PC until you create a new library.

To create an iTunes library, press the Shift key and double click at the iTunes interface. Then, select [Create Library]. After that, try to sync iPhone with iTunes again.

Part 2: Replacements of iTunes

Since it is complicated for us to sync iPhone with iTunes, we can try the easy replacements.

1. iTools

iTools is the software used to sync with iOS devices. It can simplify the synchronization steps.

Download and install iTools; connect iPhone with the computer; select the Video column and drag the videos into the software.

2. AnyTrans

AnyTrans is the tool to transfer and manage data on Mac OS and Windows. Its interface is similar with iTunes. Besides, it can automatically convert the iPhone-supported formats when the videos are transferred to iPhone.

3. Tenorshare iCareFone

Tenorshare iCareFone is the tool to transfer iPhone data. It has clear interface and multiple functions. Users can transfer files without limitation when you pay for the full version. In addition, the software is based on iTunes. You should install iTunes if you want to use Tenoshare iCareFone. It is easy to use. After installing and opening the software, you can use the cable to connect iPhone/iPad with the computer. Then, you select [Transfer iTunes Media to Device] to transfer data from PC to iPhone.

Part 3: Conclusions

In addition to the above reasons, the unstable network environment can lead to failed synchronization between iPhone and PC. We’ve introduced 3 replacements of iTunes. You shall pay attention to data leak when you use the third-party applications.

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