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.
• 重新啟動 設備 – If the problem persists, restart your iPhone and reboot your computer to solve minor issues. Then, reconnect your iPhone.
• 解鎖您的 iOS 設備 – Before you attach your iPhone/iPad to your PC, make sure it is unlocked.
• 相信這台電腦 – When you pair your iPhone to any computer for the first time, you need to tap 相信這台電腦 提示時。

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. 下載並安裝 iTunes for your Windows PC. Then, launch the iTunes app.

2。 點擊 檢查更新 來自 幫助菜單，如下圖所示。

3. After upgrading iTunes to the newest edition, go to 設置>更新和安全性， 如圖所示。

4. Search for available updates by clicking on 檢查更新，如圖所示。

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。 導航到 主屏幕 在你的iPhone上。

2. 連結 your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes, if it pops up.

4。 發射 “設備管理器” 通過在 Windows搜索 框。

5. Here, double click on 便攜式設備 擴大它。

6。 點擊 更新驅動程序 i.e. the first option from the menu that appears when you right-click on 蘋果iPhone.

7。 選擇 自動搜索更新的驅動程序軟件 and then, follow the on-screen instructions.

8。 發射 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。 導航到 主屏幕 在你的iPhone上。

2. 連結 your iPhone to your Windows PC.

3. Exit iTunes if it is pops-up.

4。 啟動 跑 dialogue box by pressing Windows + R密鑰 在同一時間。

5. Type the given navigation path and click OK， 如圖所示。

％ProgramFiles％Common FilesAppleMobile Device SupportDrivers

6.右鍵單擊 usbaapl64.inf or usbaapl.inf file in the pop-up window and click 安裝，如下圖所示。

7. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer and 重新開始 你的電腦。

8。 最後， 連結 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, 如下所示：

1. Type, search and open “設備管理器”, as instructed in 方法3.

2.雙擊 便攜式設備 擴大它。

3.右鍵單擊 iOS設備 並點擊 卸載設備， 如下所示。

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 和 拔 your iPhone from the computer.

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

3. 在這裡，輸入 SERVICES.MSC 並擊中 Enter.

4。 右鍵單擊 Apple移動設備服務 並選擇 氟化鈉性能.

5。 選擇 Automatic 自動錶 作為 “啟動類型”.

6。 點擊 停止 to terminate the operation.

7. Once the operation has been halted, click 開始 to restart it. Then, click on the OK 按鈕。

8. 重新啟動 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. 連結 your iPhone with your Windows 10 computer.

2。 發射 控制面板 透過搜尋它，如圖所示。

3。 選擇 View by > Small icons. 然後，點擊 自動播放.

4. 選取旁邊的方塊 Use Autoplay on both media and devices 選項。 點擊 保存。 Refer highlighted section of the given pic.

5.找到 iPhone device and click on 每次都問我 從給定的菜單。

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我們希望本指南對您有所幫助，並且您能夠 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.