I tried plugging in my iPhone to my old Mac. It didn’t work. Especially when you just want to charge or sync. Here’s why it’s happening and how to fix it—fast.
The Problem
When Apple shifted iPhones from Lightning to USB Type C, it was a big deal. But, some of us with older Macs, especially those made around 2017, hit a roadblock. It’s not playing nice with the new cable. Your phone doesn’t charge, doesn’t sync, and you can’t transfer files. You might be using macOS Ventura 13.7 or older. No matter what you try—updating, rebooting, or recovery mode—it just won’t work. You feel stuck.
Quick Fix
You need to use a different cable, not the USB-C one. A USB-A to USB-C cable works better here. Or you can grab an adapter. It’s not ideal, but it’s the one thing that actually works for now.
Use a USB-A to USB-C cable or get a USB-C to USB-A adapter. It’s compatible with older Macs that don’t fully support the newer USB-C.
The developers haven’t even acknowledged this bug yet. So, no official fix is on the horizon. But don’t stress—your best bet is the workaround I mentioned. When Apple finally rolls out an update, things might improve. Until then, this is what works.
Is this fix perfect? Nope. But it works. Try it out and get back to your day without the headache of waiting for Apple to act.