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iTunes not recognizing Apple device ​

Question ​

Why is iTunes not recognizing my Apple device?

Answer ​

If iTunes is not recognizing your Apple device, it's likely a driver issue. You can fix this by downloading and installing the Apple USB drivers.

If driver installation through Windows Update is disabled on your system, or you keep a minimal driver set after applying IBRA Windows Configuration, install the Apple USB driver manually. For broader driver guidance, see Other drivers.

Manual installation ​

TIP

If you're experiencing significant issues with drivers, start with the OEM-first approach in Other drivers before installing extra packages.

  1. Download the latest Apple USB drivers from the Microsoft Update Catalog that begins with a three-digit version number.

    You should only select the Apple USB driver that starts with a three-digit version

  2. Extract the downloaded zip file using 7-Zip or Explorer. Ignore any warnings that may appear.

  3. Find the .inf file in the extracted folder. Right-click on the .inf file and select Install.