Windows 10: Please help me to get my iPhone 14 Pro connected to itunes or apple devices app on windows 10

Windows not recognizing my iPhone 14 Pro whereas iPad getting successfully connected to itunes or apple devices app. Please don't suggest me to contact apple support because they are useless. Please help me on this as there is not problem with device because it is properly working on another windows laptop or desktop.

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Connecting my iphone

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

Connecting your iPhone to your new Microsoft Surface Laptop should be a straightforward process. If your laptop is mistakenly recognizing your iPhone as an Android device, here are some steps to resolve the issue:

Step 1: Install iTunes

1. Download iTunes:
   
   • Go to the Apple iTunes download page and download the latest version of iTunes for Windows.
     
2. Install iTunes:
   
   • Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to install iTunes on your Surface Laptop.
     
3. Restart Your Computer:
   
   • After installing iTunes, restart your Surface Laptop to ensure that all drivers and services are correctly loaded.
     

Step 2: Connect Your iPhone

1. Connect via USB:
   
   • Use the official Apple USB cable to connect your iPhone to your Surface Laptop.
     
2. Trust This Computer:
   
   • On your iPhone, you should see a prompt asking if you trust this computer. Tap Trust and enter your passcode if prompted.
     
3. Open iTunes:
   
   • Open iTunes on your Surface Laptop. It should recognize your iPhone correctly.
     

Step 3: Check Device Manager

1. Open Device Manager:
   
   • Press Win + X and select Device Manager.
     
2. Locate Your iPhone:
   
   • In the Device Manager, find Portable Devices. Your iPhone should be listed here as Apple iPhone.
     
3. Update Driver:
   
   • If it’s listed incorrectly (e.g., as an Android device), right-click on it and select Update driver. Choose Search automatically for updated driver software.
     

Step 4: Reinstall Apple Mobile Device USB Driver

1. Manually Install Driver:
   
   • If the automatic update does not work, you can manually reinstall the Apple Mobile Device USB driver:
     
     • Disconnect your iPhone.
       
     • Close iTunes.
       
     • Reconnect your iPhone.
       
2. Open Device Manager Again:
   
   • In Device Manager, right-click on the incorrectly listed device and choose Update driver.
     
   • Select Browse my computer for driver software.
     
   • Navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers.
     
   • Select usbaapl64.inf or usbaapl.inf (depending on your system architecture) and click Open.
     

Step 5: Use the "Your Phone" App

1. Open "Your Phone" App:
   
   • Windows 11 includes the Your Phone app, which allows you to connect and manage your phone. Open Your Phone from the Start menu.
     
2. Set Up Your Phone:
   
   • Follow the prompts to set up your device. Make sure you select iPhone during the setup process.
     
3. Link Your iPhone:
   
   • Follow the instructions to link your iPhone. This may require downloading the Your Phone Companion app from the Apple App Store and signing in with your Microsoft account.
     

Step 6: Troubleshoot USB Connections

1. Try Different USB Ports:
   
   • Try connecting your iPhone to different USB ports on your Surface Laptop to see if it makes a difference.
     
2. Check USB Cable:
   
   • Ensure that you are using a genuine Apple USB cable. Sometimes third-party cables can cause connectivity issues.
     

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Connect my iPhone XR to Windows 10 desktop

I need to connect to iTunes to backup iPhone contents and sync my iPhone XR with new purchases from the Store to my Windows 10 desktop. According to Apple, the Windows 10 desktop must be Unlocked in order for
iTunes to update and sync to my iPhone XR.

I get the message "Trust This Computer? Your settings and data will be accessible from this computer when connected wirelessly or using a cable." when I connect the iPhone to my Windows 10 desktop via usb
cable.

My specifications are:

• iTunes Version 12.10.7.3.
• iPhone XR iOS version 13.3.1. Version 13.5 available.
• Windows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based Systems (KB4497165).

I have tried previous suggestions:

• Reset Location & Privacy on iPhone.
• Tried a different USB cable for connection of the iPhone and Windows 10 desktop.
• Turned off Wi-Fi on iPhone.
• No personal hotspots defined on iPhone.
• Found this article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202778. Followed the suggested steps with no luck.
• Found this article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204095. Look at step four. "If you see a Trust this Computer alert, unlock your device and tap Trust:. How do I
  unlock the device? Which device -- PC or iPhone?

Any suggestions?

 

iPhone won,t connect win 10 Pro

Hi People ,

Iv,e exhausted my troubleshooting skills with this issue .

Problem : No iPhone will connect to my Alienware 13 running windows 10 pro version 1703 build 15063.138 .

There are 3 USB 3.0 ports , One on left Two on right . When I connect to one on left nothing happens ,absolutely nothing .
When I connect to any of the ports on the right the iphone starts buzzing ,flashing . itunes sees the iphone then it disappears , windows sees it then it disappears . This continues in a loop flashing on and off , iphone banner pops out then goes away repeatedly .

In device manager the apple iphone driver is present then disappears for a few seconds then comes back on and off .

Here is the strangest thing , I found apple iphone drivers on line and downloaded unzipped and went through a driver update and browsed to the downloaded drivers and they worked , everything was working both in windows and itunes and I was a happy Easter bunny BUT when I went back later after my laptop had been to sleep the same fault came back ,the drivers had disappeared and when I tried to update them again it wouldnt work .

The iPhones ( 3 off) all work on wifes ,sons and a spare old win 10 laptop .
The cables work on all other laptops and all iphones .

Ive scoured Dell forums ,tried anything and everything suggested , reinstalled itunes latest version . browsed to c:\program files\common files \apple \mobile device support . x 86 too .

I don't know if its a windows or a Dell specific issue .
Its not a hardware fault with iphones or USB ports as all other devices I have work on the ports , USB drives , samsung phones ,DVD drive.

Any help greatly appreciated .

Thanks