Windows 10: Fix Error 0x80070141, The device is unreachable on Windows 10

While trying to copy photos and videos from an iOS device to the computer, […]

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Error 0x80070141 when copying photos or videos from iphone xr

The error 0x80070141: the device is unreachable is not exclusive
to iPhone. Some Android devices, such as Samsung Galaxy, Lenovo, can't import files to PC as the message pops up: the
device is unreachable

To solve this error when copying files from your iPhone or other device to your PC/computer running Windows 10, here are steps to follow

1. isconnect your iPhone/iPad from your computer
2. Go to Settings on your iOS device
3. Open Photos and scroll to the bottom
4. Under ‘Transfer to Mac or PC’, chang efrom Automatic to Keep Originals (“Automatically transfer photos and videos in a compatible format, or always transfer the original file without checking for compatibility.”)

Now connect again the device to the Windows 10 computer and copy/paste the files again; it should work fine now!

 

Error code 0x80070141

When trying to download pictures from my phone, only about half of them were downloaded. The rest had an error code 0x80070141. Anybody know what the code means and how to fix it.

 

Error 0x80070141: The device is unreachable. (Windows 10 Pro and iPhone 6S Plus)

Hi Roger,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• Are you connecting the phone wirelessly or through USB to the computer?
• Are you able to upload photos from other devices?

Firstly I suggest you follow the methods below and check if that helps.

Method 1: Run hardware and Device troubleshooter

• Click on the Start button, and type “Troubleshooting” on the search bar.
• Click on troubleshooting, then click on “Hardware and sound”.
• Under Hardware and sound, click on “hardware and devices”.
• A pop-up will appear, click on the “Next” button and your hardware troubleshooting will start.

If method 1 doesn’t help try method 2.

Method 2.

Refer: "If the PC can’t find your device" from the link given below and check if it helps.

Import photos and videos in Windows 8.1

(Applies to Windows 10)

Please come back to us with a status so that we can assist you further.