can't connect iPhone to iMac after downloading Montrerey
can't connect iPhone after downloading Monterey and did what apple suggested
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13
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Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support
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