Summary
You will learn how to Sync iPhone Contacts to your Mac by reading this article, which examines three distinct approaches to do this task. If you are experiencing difficulties, we will additionally investigate the reasons why your contacts are not synchronizing.
How to Sync iPhone Contacts to Mac
Utilizing iCloud is the most efficient method for maintaining synchronization of your contacts across your iPhone and Mac. The cloud storage service is integrated into each and every Apple product, which makes it easily accessible to move data from one device to another. To get this set up, this is how to do it:
1- On your iPhone, tap Settings.
2- Tap your profile name at the top of the list.
NOT: Please take a minute to verify that the iCloud account you are using on your mobile device is identical to the one you use on your own computer.
3- Tap iCloud.
4- Toggle Contacts on.
TIP: Simply hit the Show All button if you do not see this toggle.
5- Tap Merge (if you see the prompt).
6- On your Mac, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner.
7- Select System Settings or System Preferences.
8- Select Apple ID.
9- You may access the Contacts toggle by going to iCloud > Show More Apps, then selecting Done when you have done so. The contacts on your devices will now be synchronized with one another.
When using certain versions of macOS, all you need to do is check the box next to Contacts on the page that displays your Apple ID.
How to AirDrop Contacts From iPhone to Mac
One further method for accessing your iPhone contacts on your Mac is to share certain entries via the use of AirDrop. This is how the process works:
TIP: You should only use this strategy if you are simply moving a few contacts from one location to another.
- Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
- Find the contact you wish to share and tap it.
- Select Share Contact.
- Tap AirDrop and then pick your Mac from the list.
How to Sync iPhone Contacts to Mac Using a USB Cable
Your contacts may be synchronized between your iPhone and Mac by using a USB connection, if that is more convenient for you. It is not too complicated, particularly if you have previously used your iPhone in conjunction with your Mac. As for what you should do:
NOT: If you do not currently utilize iCloud to synchronize your contacts, then you are exempt from using this approach.
1-Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable.
TIP: If you connect in the iPhone, you may be required to tap the Trust button on both of the devices.
2- To see your phone’s information on your Mac, launch Finder, go to the Locations area on the left, and then tap the Info button.
3- See to it that the option to Sync contacts onto iPhone is chosen.
4- It is possible to synchronize the contacts on your Mac by selecting Replace Contacts and then Sync. When you connect your iPhone to your Mac, the contacts will now be automatically updated. This adjustment will take effect immediately.
Why Are My iPhone Contacts Not Syncing?
One of the most important reasons why your iPhone contacts won’t sync with your Mac is because of the following:.
You are currently offline. If one of your devices is not connected to the internet, you will not be able to sync your contacts until these devices are able to establish a connection once again.
Your various devices are using a variety of iCloud accounts. For the purpose of synchronizing contacts, both devices need to be connected into the same iCloud account.
Your iCloud storage has reached its maximum capacity. If your iCloud storage has been depleted, you will not be able to synchronize your contacts with your device. Either clearing some space or improving your storage space may solve your issue.
In the event that your contacts do not seem to be synchronizing automatically, despite the fact that they have been properly configured, you may force a refresh by opening Contacts on your iPhone and then swiping down from the top of the screen. Another option is to reset your mobile device.
Can you tell me how to sync iMessages between my iPhone and my Mac?
By opening Messages on your Mac and selecting Messages > Settings > iMessage > Sync Now, you will be able to synchronize your iMessages with your Mac. Check that you are signed in with the correct Apple ID, and make sure that the iMessage screen displays all of the phone numbers and email addresses that are accessible to messages. For both your iPhone and your Mac, make sure that the Start new conversations from drop-down menu is set to the same phone number.
I have a Mac, and I want to sync images from my iPhone to my Mac
Make sure that Photos is turned on by going to Settings > your name > iCloud on your iPhone. The next step is to make sure that the Sync this Mac option is turned on on your Mac by going to System Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Photos.
I want to sync the music on my iPhone with the music on my Mac
Your devices should be connected, the Music app should be opened on your Mac, your iPhone should be selected from the sidebar, and then you should click Sync Settings.
