Apple Enables Wi-Fi Sync for Windows Users in iOS 5 Beta 4

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Posted July 22, 2011 at 10:37pm by Shalom Levytam

Apple has enabled Wi-Fi Sync for Windows users in iOS 5 beta 4.

In iOS 5 beta 4, wireless syncing is now available on Windows as well as the Mac (requires OS X 10.6.8 or Lion). You will see an option to enable wireless syncing when you connect your device to iTunes with the USB cable. It is recommended you perform your initial sync with a cable after restoring your device.

Notes
● Wireless syncing is triggered automatically when the device is connected to power and on the same network as the paired computer. Or, you can manually trigger a sync from iTunes or from Settings -> General -> iTunes Sync (same network as paired computer required).
● If you find issues with apps, media and/or photos synced to your device, you can reset then resync. From Settings -> General -> Reset, choose Erase all Content and Settings. Then reconnect to iTunes and sync again.

Developers can now update to iOS 5 beta 4 over-the-air.

Apple Enables Wi-Fi Sync for Windows Users in iOS 5 Beta 4

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Sabtain - July 24, 2011 at 7:13pm

I love this feature

Michael - July 23, 2011 at 6:10am

How do I enable Wi-Fi Sync on windows, there is no option in the summary tab.

t11chb - July 22, 2011 at 11:06pm

It was enabled in Beta 3, and it didn't have to be plugged in either.

David - July 22, 2011 at 11:54pm

It was enabled in beta 3 only for Mac. And, to activate the Wi-Fi sync, you needed to select the option from the Summary tab which can be accessed only when the phone is plugged into iTunes