How do I connect my new iPhone charger to my computer?

If your iPhone came with a Lightning to USB Cable and your computer has a USB-C port, connect the USB end of the cable to a USB-C to USB Adapter (sold separately), or use a USB-C to Lightning Cable (sold separately).

How come when I plug my iPhone into my Mac nothing happens?

Troubleshooting iTunes for Mac As above, check your USB connection: check the socket for dust and residue, try a different USB port, try a different USB cable. Make sure you’ve tapped the Trust button on your iOS device when you connect it to your Mac. Restart your iOS device. Restart your Mac.

Can I charge my iPhone 12 with a USB cable?

Apple has not fully transitioned the iPhone to USB-C—which typically provides faster charging speeds—or removed ports altogether, so the iPhone 12 still includes the typical Lightning charge port. This means you can use an existing Lightning cable and traditional USB-A power adapter to charge your iPhone 12.

How do I get my Mac to recognize my iPhone?

Connect your iOS or iPadOS device and make sure that it’s unlocked and on the Home screen. On your Mac, choose Finder > Preferences from the Finder menu bar, then click Sidebar at the top of the preferences window. Make sure that “CDs, DVDs and iOS Devices” is checked.

How do I connect my iPhone to my Mac computer?

Connect iPhone to Mac with a cable. Just take the cable that came with your iPhone, plug one end into the phone and the other into a USB port on your Mac. Then you can sync your iPhone to your computer. Sync iPhone to Mac over Wi-Fi.

Can I charge the iPhone 12 with my old charger?

Why will my iPhone not connect to my computer?

Often, the failure of your iPhone to connect to your computer simply results from a faulty cable. As such, you should make sure you’re using the cable supplied with your iPhone, or at least an official Apple cable you purchased separately. Check the USB port. Try plugging the iPhone into a different USB port.

How do I charge my iPhone with Lightning cable?

Insert the Lightning end of the Lightning-to-USB cable into the port at the base of the device. Insert the USB end of the Lightning-to-USB cable into an open USB port on the computer. Note: Make sure your computer is plugged in and powered on when you’re using it to charge your device.

Why does my Mac not recognize my iPhone photos?

Unplug your iPhone, and quit iPhoto/Photos as well as iTunes. Then plug the iPhone back and restart iPhoto/Photos. Turn off your Mac and restart again, also restart your iPhone. Unlock your iPhone, and when you plug in with it a pop-up will show on your iPhone and ask whether to Trust or Don’t Trust this computer.

What should I do if my iPhone wont charge?

The very first thing you should always do, if you find that your iPhone won’t charge, is to hard reset your iPhone. By performing a hard reset on your iPhone, you can check for any software malfunction before jumping into checking any of the hardware. This is because it is your iPhone’s software that allows it to charge not it’s hardware.

Why won’t my iPhone connect to the Charger?

One of the most common reasons why an iPhone won’t charge is liquid damage. Liquid damage can short out the connections in the charging port of your iPhone cause all sorts of problems with your iPhone. Even if you’ve dried out the port and brushed out the gunk, sometimes the damage has already been done.

Why is my iPhone not charging?

One of the most common reason for iPhone not charging is that your charging port is filled with dirt, debris or some small obstacles. Clean the charging port and then try to plug in the charger.

Does it harm your iPhone if you use non-Apple Chargers?

Using a Non-Apple Charger is Dangerous. They say that charging your iPhone with non-Apple brand cell phone cables can damage your device. This is only half true. If your charger is from a trusted company and is labeled “Made for iPhone/iPad,” then you are totally safe.