Whakatika Rorohiko Kaore i te mohio ki te 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.
• Tīmata nga taputapu – If the problem persists, restart your iPhone and reboot your computer to solve minor issues. Then, reconnect your iPhone.
• Wewete tō pūrere iOS – Before you attach your iPhone/iPad to your PC, make sure it is unlocked.
• Whakawhirinaki tenei Rorohiko – When you pair your iPhone to any computer for the first time, you need to tap Whakawhirinaki tenei rorohiko ina akiakihia.

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. pāwhiri Tirohia mo nga Whakahōu i te Tahua Awhina, ka whakaatuhia i raro nei.

3. After upgrading iTunes to the newest edition, go to Tautuhinga> Whakahou & Haumarutanga, rite whakaaturia.

4. Search for available updates by clicking on Tirohia mo nga whakahou, i whakaahuatia.

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. Whakatere ki te Mata Mata i runga i to iPhone.

2. Tūhono your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes, if it pops up.

4. Whakarewa Kaiwhakahaere Pūrere ma te rapu i roto i te Rapu Windows pouaka.

5. Here, double click on Pūrere Waea ki te whaanui.

6. pāwhiri Whakahōu arataki i.e. the first option from the menu that appears when you right-click on Apple iPhone.

7. Kōwhiria Rapua aunoa mo te whakahou i te pūmanawa atekōkiri and then, follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Whakarewa 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. Whakatere ki te Mata Mata i runga i to iPhone.

2. Tūhono your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes if it is pops-up.

4. Te Tuku i te Whakahaere dialogue box by pressing Nga taviri Windows + R i te wa ano.

5. Type the given navigation path and click OK, rite whakaaturia.

% ProgramFiles% Ngā Pūrere KatoaAppleMobile Pūrere Tautoko

6. Pāwhiri matau ki runga usbaapl64.inf or usbaapl.inf file in the pop-up window and click tāuta, e whakaatuhia ana i raro nei.

7. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer and tīmata tō rorohiko.

8. Ka mutu, Tūhono 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, e whai ake nei:

1. Type, search and open Kaiwhakahaere Pūrere, as instructed in Tikanga 3.

2. Paarua-taarua i runga Pūrere Waea ki te whaanui.

3. Paato matau-i runga i te iOS pūrere a pāwhiri Pūrere tango, e whakaaturia ana i raro ake nei.

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 a kaupae your iPhone from the computer.

2. To open the Run dialogue box, press the Nga taviri Windows + R simultaneously from your keyboard.

3. I konei, pato ratonga.msc me te patu E tomo.

4. Paatohia-matau i runga Ratonga Pūrere Mobile Apple ka tīpako āhuatanga.

5. Kōwhiria Aunoa rite te He momo whakaoho.

6. pāwhiri Kāti to terminate the operation.

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

8. Whakahou 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. Tūhono your iPhone with your Windows 10 computer.

2. Whakarewa Paewhiri mana by searching for it, as shown.

3. Tīpako View by > Small icons. Na, panui i runga atekōkiri.

4. Check the box next to the Use Autoplay on both media and devices kōwhiringa. Pāwhiritia Tiaki. Refer highlighted section of the given pic.

5. Kimihia te iPhone device and click on Ask me every time mai i te tahua kua homai.

Manakohia:

Te ti'aturi nei matou i awhina tenei aratohu a i taea e koe 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.