connecting iPhone 11 Pro to PC - how it works

To create a local backup of your iPhone 11 Pro or to synchronize the music library with the one from your computer, you need to connect the two devices. How this works and what different options you have, you will learn in our guide.

Connection via USB cable

The iPhone 11 Pro can be connected to the computer with a Lightning-to-USB cable. The special cable is part of the scope of delivery and is used to charge the iPhone 11 Pro in addition to transferring data.

• When you connect the iPhone 11 Pro to the computer for the first time, you may have to wait a moment before you can access the smartphone, as Windows must first install the appropriate drivers.
• If the installation is complete, you can access the iPhone 11 Pro using Windows Explorer.
• But to fully access the smartphone, you need iTunes or an alternative software solution. This is the only way to create backups, synchronize your media library or install iOS updates for the iPhone.

iTunes WLAN Sync

Apple offers iTunes WLAN Sync, a function that allows you to wirelessly synchronize the iPhone 11 Pro with your computer. You can activate the practical function via the settings of your iPhone 11 Pro. For the synchronization via WLAN to work, the computer and the iPhone 11 Pro must be on the same network.