Fix Computer Not Recognizing iPhone

As an iOS user, you must be aware that you can’t download songs or videos on iPhones and iPads, without paying to do so. You need iTunes to transfer your favorite songs or videos to your iPhone and then, play these for free. Often, you connect your iOS device to a PC but, the computer not recognizing iPhone issue occurs. This can be caused either by a hardware defect or a software incompatibility. In this article, we have explained a few simple methods to fix iPhone not showing in my computer issue.

How to Fix iPhone Not Showing in My Computer Problem

Method 1: Perform Basic Checks

Let’s check why this error might occur and rectify hardware issues before moving onto software fixes.

• Examine Lightning cable – to check for damage. If it is damaged, try connecting your iPhone to your computer with a new/different one.
• Examine USB port – If the Lightning cable is in sound condition, link your iPhone to another USB port. Check to see if it’s recognized now.
• Disconnect, then Reconnect – Try to connect your iPhone to your computer after disconnecting it.
• Ath-thòisich na h-innealan – If the problem persists, restart your iPhone and reboot your computer to solve minor issues. Then, reconnect your iPhone.
• Fuasgail an inneal iOS agad – Before you attach your iPhone/iPad to your PC, make sure it is unlocked.
• Creid a 'choimpiutair seo – When you pair your iPhone to any computer for the first time, you need to tap Creid an coimpiutair seo nuair a thèid a bhrosnachadh.

Method 2: Update iTunes App and Windows OS

This problem is most likely triggered by an out-of-date iTunes or Windows operating system. To resolve this problem, upgrade iTunes to the most recent version and then, run a Windows update.

• If your desktop is currently operating on Windows 10, iTunes will automatically upgrade itself whenever a new version is available.
• If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 computer, update iTunes and Windows by following the steps listed below.

1. Download and install iTunes for your Windows PC. Then, launch the iTunes app.

2. cliog Dèan cinnteach airson ùrachaidhean bho Clàr cuideachaidh, mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.

3. After upgrading iTunes to the newest edition, go to Suidhichidhean> Ùrachadh & Tèarainteachd, mar a chithear.

4. Search for available updates by clicking on Dèan cinnteach airson ùrachaidhean, mar a chithear.

5. If any updates are available, install them and restart your PC.

Then, connect your iPhone to your Windows computer to verify if iPhone not showing in my computer issue is resolved.

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Method 3: Update Apple iPhone Driver

It is possible that your computer is utilizing an obsolete device driver. Hence, to fix the computer not recognizing iPhone issue, try updating the Apple iPhone driver as:

1. Seòl chun an Home Screen air an iPhone agad.

2. Ceangail your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes, if it pops up.

4. Launch Neach-stiùiridh le bhith ga lorg anns an Windows lorg bogsa.

5. Here, double click on Uidheaman so-ghiùlain gus a leudachadh.

6. cliog Ùraich an dràibhear i.e. the first option from the menu that appears when you right-click on Apple iPhone.

7. Tagh Rannsaich gu fèin-obrachail airson bathar-bog dràibhear ùrachadh and then, follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Launch iTunes and link your iPhone to the computer.

If this doesn’t help solve the computer not recognizing iPhone issue, we will reinstall the drivers in the next method.

Method 4: Reinstall Apple Mobile Driver (For iTunes installed from App Store)

When your computer does not recognize/remember your iPhone, you should try reinstalling the Apple Mobile Device USB driver. If you installed iTunes from Apple official website, you could install the Apple Mobile Device USB driver again by following the steps listed below:

1. Seòl chun an Home Screen air an iPhone agad.

2. Ceangail your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes if it is pops-up.

4. Cuir air bhog an Run dialogue box by pressing Iuchraichean Windows + R Aig an aon àm.

5. Type the given navigation path and click OK, mar a chithear.

% ProgramFiles% Taic Coimpiutairean FilesAppleMobile

6. Dèan briogadh deas air usbaapl64.inf or usbaapl.inf file in the pop-up window and click Stàlaich, mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.

7. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer and ath-thòisich do choimpiutair.

8. Mu dheireadh, Ceangail the iPhone and launch iTunes.

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Method 5: Reinstall Apple Mobile Driver (For iTunes installed from Microsoft Store)

Alternately, you can reinstall drivers to fix computer not recognizing iPhone errors on Windows 10 PC, mar a leanas:

1. Type, search and open Neach-stiùiridh, as instructed in Dòigh 3.

2. Dèan briogadh dùbailte air Uidheaman so-ghiùlain gus a leudachadh.

3. Dèan briogadh deas air an inneal iOS agus briog air Inneal dì-stàlaidh, mar a chithear gu h-ìosal.

4. Reboot the system. Now, reconnect your iPhone and allow Windows to install Apple drivers automatically.

5. If you face difficulties, then use Steps 3-5 of Method 2 to update Windows and consequently, install & update iPhone drivers on your Windows 10 laptop/desktop.

Method 6: Restart Apple Mobile Device Service

If the Apple Mobile Device Service is not installed on your computer, your iPhone will not connect to it. So, ensure that the said service is installed. If your iPhone continues to be unrecognized by your computer, restart Apple Mobile Device Service. If your computer runs on the operating system Windows 7/8/8.1, follow the given steps to restart Apple Mobile Device Service:

1. Close iTunes agus neo-dhubh your iPhone from the computer.

2. To open the Run dialogue box, press the Iuchraichean Windows + R aig an aon àm bhon mheur-chlàr agad.

3. An seo, seòrsa seirbheisean.msc agus bhuail e Cuir a-steach.

4. Dèan briogadh deas air Seirbheis Inneal Apple Mobile agus tagh Properties.

5. Tagh Fèin-ghluasadach mar a ' Seòrsa tòiseachaidh.

6. cliog stad to terminate the operation.

7. Once the operation has been halted, click Start to restart it. Then, click on the OK putan.

8. Ath-thòiseachadh your Windows computer. Link your iPhone to your device using iTunes.

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How do I avoid iPhone not showing in my computer?

When connecting your iPhone to the Windows system for the first time, you can utilize the AutoPlay feature and easily avoid the computer not recognizing iPhone issue. Here are the steps to do the same:

1. Ceangail your iPhone with your Windows 10 computer.

2. Launch Control Panel by searching for it, as shown.

3. Tagh View by > Small icons. An uairsin, cliog air Autoplay.

4. Check the box next to the Use Autoplay on both media and devices roghainn. Cliog Sàbhail. Refer highlighted section of the given pic.

5. Lorg an iPhone device and click on Ask me every time bhon chlàr a chaidh a thoirt seachad.

Air a mholadh:

Tha sinn an dòchas gun robh an iùl seo cuideachail agus gun robh e comasach dhut fix computer not recognizing iPhone issue using the given easy-to-understand methods. Let us know which method worked for you best. If you have any queries/comments regarding this article, then feel free to drop them in the comments section. For ore iPhone problem fixes, check out our other articles in the iOS category.