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IPhone 5 iTunes Sync

mernavfd

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I got my 5 a few weeks ago and I backed up my 4 then restored to my 5. Now in iTunes my device will only show when I use the cable to connect it. I also try to do the iTunes Wi-Fi Sync and it will not connect. I'm not very savvy on iTunes and the backup.
 

Kaitokomauri

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What iOS version does your iPhone 4 run on (i.e. iOS 4, iOS 5, iOS 6)? Does your iPhone 4 show up in iTunes via WiFi? Did your iPhone 5 show up in iTunes via WiFi before you restored from the backup?
 

mernavfd

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It had ios 6 on it and yes the 4 showed up before. I have never gotten my 5 to show up on wifi.
 

Jemjee

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When you plug your phone in and use iTunes, on the Summary tab there is a box you need to check to enable wifi sync. It's toward the bottom of the screen.
 

mernavfd

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I just checked and the enable wifi is checked. As soon as i unplug the phone the devices tab goes away and i can not find the phone in iTunes.
 

Kaitokomauri

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