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.
• Phinda Uqalele izixhobo – If the problem persists, restart your iPhone and reboot your computer to solve minor issues. Then, reconnect your iPhone.
• Unlock your iOS device – Before you attach your iPhone/iPad to your PC, make sure it is unlocked.
• Thembela le Khompyutha – When you pair your iPhone to any computer for the first time, you need to tap Themba le khompyutha xa kukhuthazwa.

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. nqakraza Jonga uvuselelo isuka e Imenyu yoncedo, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

3. After upgrading iTunes to the newest edition, go to Useto> Uhlaziyo kunye noKhuseleko, njengoko kubonisiwe.

4. Search for available updates by clicking on Jonga uvuselelo, njengoko kubonisiwe.

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.

Funda kwakhona: Lungisa Windows 10 Ayinazi i-iPhone

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. Jonga ku Isikrini saseKhaya kwi yakho iPhone.

2. Dibanisa your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes, if it pops up.

4. Qalisa Umlawuli wesixhobo ngokuyikhangela kwi Uphendlo lweWindows ibhokisi.

5. Here, double click on Izixhobo eziphathekayo ukuyandisa.

6. nqakraza Ukuhlaziya umqhubi i.e. the first option from the menu that appears when you right-click on Apple iPhone.

7. Khetha Khangela ngokuzenzekelayo ukuhlaziya isofthiwe yomqhubi and then, follow the on-screen instructions.

8. Qalisa 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. Jonga ku Isikrini saseKhaya kwi yakho iPhone.

2. Dibanisa your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Phuma kwi-iTunes if it is pops-up.

4. Qalisa inkqubo ye- Run dialogue box by pressing Izitshixo zeWindows + R ngaxeshanye.

5. Type the given navigation path and click OK, njengoko kubonisiwe.

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6. Right click on usbaapl64.inf or ulumpha.inf file in the pop-up window and click Faka, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

7. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer and phinda Uqalele ikhompyuter yakho.

8. Ekugqibeleni, Dibanisa the iPhone and launch iTunes.

Funda kwakhona: Lungisa Ifayile iTunes Library.itl ayikwazi ukufundwa

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, ngolu hlobo:

1. Type, search and open Umlawuli wesixhobo, as instructed in Indlela ye3.

2. Cofa kabini kwi Izixhobo eziphathekayo ukuyandisa.

3. Cofa ekunene kwi iOS idivaysi kwaye nqakraza Khipha ifowuni, njengoko kubonisiwe ngezantsi.

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 kwaye vula your iPhone from the computer.

2. To open the Run dialogue box, press the Izitshixo zeWindows + R simultaneously from your keyboard.

3. Apha, chwetheza services.msc kwaye zibethe faka.

4. Cofa ekunene Inkonzo yesiXhobo se-Apple kwaye ukhethe Properties.

5. Khetha ezizenzekelayo njenge Uhlobo lokuqalisa.

6. nqakraza Yeka to terminate the operation.

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

8. Qala kwakhona 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. Dibanisa your iPhone with your Windows 10 computer.

2. Qalisa Iphaneli yokulawula by searching for it, as shown.

3. Khetha View by > Small icons. Emva koko, nqakraza Iyazidlalela.

4. Check the box next to the Use Autoplay on both media and devices ukhetho. Cofa Gcina. Refer highlighted section of the given pic.

5. Khangela i iPhone device and click on Ask me every time kwimenyu enikiweyo.

Ithethelelwe:

Siyathemba ukuba esi sikhokelo sibe luncedo kwaye ukwazile 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.