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When I connect my 5th generation iPad to my Mac the connection is lost after several seconds, it vanishes from the Finder window and warning chimes sound. If I disconnect the cord then reconnect the same thing happens. What’s up?
iPad 2, iOS 9
Thanks for your inquiry. Here are the steps that I follow that appear to resolve the issue of my Mac dropping connection with my iPad 5th generation.
So far, following the above steps has resulted in a solid connection between the iPad and the Mac for me. I hope this also works for you.
John
Thanks for your inquiry. Here are the steps that I follow that appear to resolve the issue of my Mac dropping connection with my iPad 5th generation.
So far, following the above steps has resulted in a solid connection between the iPad and the Mac for me. I hope this also works for you.
John
Here's what I do and what results. I connect my iPad 5th generation to my Mac via a USB cable. The Mac recognizes the iPad for a few seconds (less than 5). Then the connection terminates and the iPad vanishes from the Finder window. Instead of a single chime indicating that the two are talking to each other, a steady series of chimes starts ringing as though the Mac and the iPad are seeking each other. I DO NOT disconnect the USB cable.
A USB can’t drop a connection unless you pull the cable out.
I still don't know what causes my Mac to lose its connection with my iPad, but I have figured out how to connect the two correctly and avoid the problem.
It would be helpful if you explained what resolved your issue. We are having that issue widespread in my organization.
My Mac continually drops the USB connection to my iPad 5th generation.
