Where is the 'sync this iPhone over WiFi' option is stored in MacOS?

[JilzVT]

I usually backup and sync my iPhone with my Mac via USB, so I disabled the "since this iPhone over WiFi" option in Finder. The other night, I stepped on the USB cord while plugged in and broke my iPhone 14's Lightning port. Apple wants $500 to replace the port so I will just live with wireless charging. I'd like to re-enable syncing over wifi but every tutorial I see starts with "connect your iPhone via USB" and enable that option. Obviously I can't do that.

That option is saved on my Mac somewhere, but where? I've deleted `com.apple.finder.plist` and that didn't do it. Does anyone know where that setting is stored? TIA

 

[Dave Braine]

You had your iPhone connected by USB to turn WiFi syncing off, so you have to have it connected by uSB to turn it back on. As the tutorials say.

 

[bogdanw]

I think it's in ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.AMPDevicesAgent.plist MobileDeviceWakeupTokens

You can also try Apple Configurator https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-configurator/id1037126344

 

[chabig]

200GB of iCloud is $3/mo. (I know...but I had to say it).

 

[JilzVT]

I think it's in ~/Library/Preferences/com.apple.AMPDevicesAgent.plist MobileDeviceWakeupTokens

You can also try Apple Configurator https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-configurator/id1037126344

This didn't do it but I think you're on the right track. Will keep digging.

200GB of iCloud is $3/mo. (I know...but I had to say it).

Ugh I know. That's exactly why this is so difficult I bet. Can't give in...

 

[JilzVT]

Just to close the loop here, I did call Apple Support and got the expected answer that it can't be done without physically connecting the cable. Disappointing for sure, since it's just a boolean flag somewhere that needs to be flipped to true, but "buy a new phone" and "increase your iCloud plan" move the needle more.