Ensure you are using a certified Lightning or USB-C cable. Some third-party cables only provide power and do not transfer data.
If you prefer the standalone installer, you can download it from the Apple Support website . 2. Manual Update via Device Manager skachat draivera iphone apple
your iPhone to your PC using a USB cable and unlock the screen. Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager . Locate Portable Devices . You should see "Apple iPhone." Right-click "Apple iPhone" and select Update driver . Choose Search automatically for updated driver software . 3. Reinstalling the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver Ensure you are using a certified Lightning or USB-C cable
If you already have iTunes but the iPhone still isn't recognized, follow these steps to refresh the driver: Locate Portable Devices
Type or copy/paste the following path and press Enter: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers
If the steps above fail, you might need to point Windows to the driver files manually: Press Windows + R on your keyboard to open the command.