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Disable McAfee in OSX command line before trying to sync iPhone or iPad with Mac. McAfee services blocks sync between iOS devices and Mac.
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method 1

sudo /usr/local/McAfee/AntiMalware/VSControl stopoas

alternative 1

sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.mcafee.ssm.StatefulFirewall.plist IsFirewallEnabled -bool false

alternative 2

sudo defaults write /Library/Preferences/com.mcafee.ssm.antimalware.plist OAS_Enable -bool False
sudo /usr/local/McAfee/AntiMalware/VSControl stop
sudo /usr/local/McAfee/AntiMalware/VSControl reload

Or completely uninstall:

sudo -s
cd /usr/local/McAfee/
./uninstall EPM
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