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How do I access files on my iPhone when connected to my computer?
How to Access iPhone Files on PC
- The only iPhone files you can access on PC via the file explorer are photos.
- Use iTunes to transfer other files from your iPhone to your Windows PC or access them via iCloud.
- Click the iPhone icon in iTunes > File Sharing > select an app > choose the file to transfer, and click Save.
How do I access files from my iPhone on my Mac?
Access Files On Mac Using iPhone
- Open the iCloud Drive app on your iPhone.
- You will be prompted to sign-in to iCloud using your Apple ID and Password, in case you are not already signed-in.
- Once in iCloud Drive, you will see two new folders: Desktop and Documents (See image below)
How do you allow access to files on iPhone?
Change access and permission settings for one person
- Touch and hold the folder or file.
- Tap Share. , then tap Manage Shared Folder in iCloud or Manage Shared File in iCloud.
- Tap the person’s name, then select an option.
How do I access iPhone folders on my computer?
How Do I View iPhone Folders in Windows Explorer?
- Right click on “My Computer.”
- Click “Open.”
- Click twice on this icon. This will open the main “root” folder of your iPhone in Windows Explorer, which will display all of the folders contained on the device.
How do I open my iPhone in Windows 10?
Open iTunes in Windows 10. Plug your iPhone (or iPad or iPod) into the computer using a Lightning cable (or older 30-pin connector). Click on Device in iTunes and choose your iPhone.
How do I transfer content from iPhone to computer?
Apple iTunes
- Open iTunes.
- Connect your iPhone to your PC via USB.
- Click on the device icon.
- Click Settings on the left side of iTunes to see the types of content you can sync.
- Click on the content you want, then click on Sync in iTunes.
- Click Apply in the lower right corner of iTunes.
Does USB c work on iPhone?
Connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector to your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) enabled Mac for syncing and charging, or to your USB-C enabled iPad for charging.