iPhone can't connect to Macbook

[Jsee]

As the title states, I can't connect my iPhone 13 to my M1 MBP via the included lighting cable. It's been like this ever since I got the iPhone 3 months ago. The cable charges the iPhone perfectly fine, but it seems to have no data support. I checked the system preferences in the USB section and the Mac doesn't recognise that the iPhone is connected. I have tried

• Resetting the USB port though the terminal
• Restarting the iPhone
• Restarting the Mac
• Trying another offical apple cable.

My thoughts are either

• Apple makes power only cables??
• I somehow managed to land two faulty cables
• New M1 Macbooks don't like iPhones.

I need to be able to connect my iPhone though USB because I need to transfer 70GB of photos / videos. Airdrop is slower and doesn't seem to work well as I have too many files to transfer at once. After a few minutes it cuts halfway though and I get an error. Also airdrop does not have support for Live photos, so I'm sticking to cabled anyways.

Anyone has the same experience? Surprised I can't do something so basic

Edit: Never mind, after 30 minutes of troubleshooting the message finally came up on my iPhone trust this computer and i pressed it and now it works. Still shouldn't have taken this long.

 

[BigBlur]

The included cable should work. Probably asking a dumb question here, but are you unlocking your iPhone while it’s connected to the computer? And then trusting the computer if prompted?

If the prompt doesn’t show, you could try resetting your network settings.

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Learn about trusted computers and find out how to change your settings.

support.apple.com

 

[cynics]

If the above doesn't work it wouldn't hurt to try a new cable. Can you connect the iPhone wireless and see it in Finder?

 

[Le0M]

I'm glad OP has worked it out.
I haven't.
iPhone is charging, but won't show any trust prompt.