I at one point had an issue where iTunes failed to recognize my devices when plugged in. I had to re-install Windows 11 due to unrelated issues and that appeared to fix the problem. Until today, when I go to plug in my phone after having just synced it, and it failed to recognize it. I tried my iPad, same result. The drivers are up to date, and I’m at an utter loss.
Windows, Windows 10
Just to check, have you installed the newer apps from Apple: Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Devices? If so, they take over most of the functions previously provided by iTunes. You will use Apple Devices to sync your devices now. Or uninstall those apps which will restore iTunes back to its original functionality.
If you haven't installed any of those apps, then perhaps something here will help:
If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Regards.
Also confirm that the cable you have is data-capable and not a charging-only one.
Regards.
The only Apple program I have installed is iTunes.
My computer recognizes my iPhone, because it dings and charges when I plug it in. I’m not getting a trusted computer popup, or any other sort of popup, for that matter. Is there a way I can force the AppleMobileDeviceService process to start?
My iPad now gives a trusted computer warning, which is new, but still fails to register in iTunes.
iTunes has stopped recognizing my devices
