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.
• Anzisha tena vifaa – If the problem persists, restart your iPhone and reboot your computer to solve minor issues. Then, reconnect your iPhone.
• Fungua kifaa chako cha iOS – Before you attach your iPhone/iPad to your PC, make sure it is unlocked.
• Imani Kompyuta hii – When you pair your iPhone to any computer for the first time, you need to tap Imani kompyuta hii wakati ulipouzwa.

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. Bonyeza Angalia vilivyojiri vipya kutoka Menyu ya usaidizi, kama ilivyoonyeshwa hapa chini.

3. After upgrading iTunes to the newest edition, go to Mipangilio> Sasisha na Usalama, kama inavyoonekana.

4. Search for available updates by clicking on Angalia vilivyojiri vipya, kama inavyoonyeshwa.

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. Nenda kwa Screen Home kwenye iPhone yako.

2. Kuungana your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes, if it pops up.

4. Uzindua Hila Meneja kwa kuitafuta katika Utafutaji wa Windows sanduku.

5. Here, double click on Vifaa vya Portable kupanua.

6. Bonyeza Sasisha dereva i.e. the first option from the menu that appears when you right-click on Apple iPhone.

7. Kuchagua Tafuta moja kwa moja kwa programu ya dereva iliyo updated and then, follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Uzindua 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. Nenda kwa Screen Home kwenye iPhone yako.

2. Kuungana your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes if it is pops-up.

4. Uzindua Kukimbia dialogue box by pressing Vifunguo vya Windows + R wakati huo huo.

5. Type the given navigation path and click OK, kama inavyoonekana.

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6. Right click on usbaapl64.inf or usbaapl.inf file in the pop-up window and click Kufunga, kama inavyoonyeshwa hapa chini.

7. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer and fungua tena kompyuta yako.

8. Mwishowe, Kuungana 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, kama ifuatavyo:

1. Type, search and open Hila Meneja, as instructed in Method 3.

2. Bonyeza mara mbili Vifaa vya Portable kupanua.

3. Bonyeza-kulia kwenye kifaa cha iOS na bonyeza Futa kifaa, kama inavyoonyeshwa hapa chini.

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 na Ondoa your iPhone from the computer.

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

3. Hapa, aina services.msc na hit kuingia.

4. Bonyeza kulia Huduma ya Kifaa cha Simu ya Apple na chagua Mali.

5. Kuchagua Automatic kama Aina ya kuanza.

6. Bonyeza Kuacha to terminate the operation.

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

8. Reboot 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. Kuungana your iPhone with your Windows 10 computer.

2. Uzindua Jopo la kudhibiti by searching for it, as shown.

3. Chagua View by > Small icons. Kisha, bofya autoplay.

4. Check the box next to the Use Autoplay on both media and devices chaguo. Bonyeza Hifadhi. Refer highlighted section of the given pic.

5. Tafuta faili ya iPhone device and click on Ask me every time kutoka kwa menyu iliyotolewa.

Ilipendekeza:

Tunatumahi kuwa mwongozo huu ulikuwa muhimu na umeweza 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.