The iPhone Communicator is a legendary device and object of desire for millions of people from all over the world. However, even with this phone there are difficulties. Let's try to figure out why the computer does not see the iPhone and what to do about it. Apple's phone is popular in our country. Despite the fact that this device is much more expensive than competitors, it is in incredible demand - it is prestigious and elegant.
Why the computer does not see the iPhone: reasons
So, you connect to the iPhone computer, but the silence is in response. Primarily,
experts advise you to examine the cable in search of possible cuts or cracks. This is especially true for people who live with pets. If such an inspection fails, try plugging the cable into another USB port - perhaps the problem is with it.
Take a look at the telephone jack as well - it is likely that the contacts have oxidized. To bring them to their normal state, it’s enough to use the eraser by drawing them directly through the contacts.
If, nevertheless, the computer does not see the iphone because of the cable, and it must be replaced, we advise you to purchase the original part - even if it is made in China, it costs a little more than a copy, it will work much longer. Fakes are characterized by failures, and they quickly break.
The computer does not see the iphone: the case in the device
If you managed to find out that neither the USB port nor the cable are to blame for the problem, then most likely the problem occurred in the phone itself. In practice often
the lower cable in the
power connector becomes unusable
. This part breaks, as a rule, when the smartphone is prone to falls. Probably, once the phone fell on the back of the case, and this affected the performance of the cable.
If, for example, the computer does not see iphone 5 for the above reason, the work of replacing the specified part will cost about 1000 rubles, possibly higher. In this case, the price does not significantly depend on the modification of the communicator. We also note that sometimes owners of the iPhone themselves change the cable.
However, it is highly discouraged to take such actions without the necessary dexterity, since it is highly likely that you will not collect the smartphone back if you do not have professional knowledge in this area. Thus, along the way, something else may fail.
The destructive power of water
Very often, a problem occurs when moisture gets into the smartphone. You may argue: "The computer does not see the iPhone 3g, but I did not go swimming with it." This is not necessary. It is enough to hold the communicator in a room in which high humidity reigns. This can cause serious problems, because moisture still gets into the interior of the phone.
If you recognize your case in these lines, you must turn off the device and
contact the specialists of the service center. But particularly inventive users disassemble the device on their own, and then dry it. However, you can resort to such measures only if you are absolutely confident in your own abilities.
The current is to blame
From time to time, the computer does not see the iPhone 4s (possibly another modification) due to problems in the power chip. Unfortunately, the part is expensive, and replacing it can cost about 3,000 rubles, and sometimes more.
In addition, we must not forget that the firmware can also show character. Particularly frequent failures in the case of unofficial firmware. It is necessary to return the phone to its "clean", factory condition.
Possible solutions
When it comes to a USB cable when replacing it with a working and tested one, it is pleasing that you can purchase such a useful thing in many electronics stores.
If the problem is internal in nature, and you have experience in repairing the iPhone, you can independently replace the broken part. In the absence of the necessary knowledge, contact professionals from branded service centers.
ITunes app does not notice iPhone, or Software issues
To get started, reinstall the iTunes application by downloading the latest version on the official website. If this does not help, let's move on to setting up the operating system.
If the Windows XP platform is deployed on the computer, you must perform the following steps: close iTunes, disconnecting the device first. We go to the "Start" menu, the "Run" item, and enter "services.msc" in the window that appears. A similar result can be achieved by going to the "Control Panel", section "Administration", point "Services".
Next we find the item “Apple Mobile Device”, in a special window click on “Stop”. After stopping, click on “Run” in the same window. Once
service restart is completed, iTunes will be fully prepared for working with the communicator.
If you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista installed on your computer, the action plan is as follows: go to the device manager, right-click on the “Apple iPhone” and select the “Update Driver” function, which is present in the context menu that appears . Next, we search for the driver on the computer using the appropriate item.
After that, we are interested in choosing a driver from the list of already installed ones. We turn to the "installation from disk." In the dialog box that appears, click the "Browse" button. Go to the “C” drive, the “Program Files” folder, then “Common Files”, then “Apple”, the “Mobile Device Support” we need and, finally, the “Drivers” directory. Run the file "usbaapl".
Click "OK" in the installation window from the disk. Click “Next” and complete the installation of the driver. Open the iTunes program to check if the device is recognized correctly.
If the problem arose in the environment of "Mac OS X", disconnect the communicator from the computer, closing it first in "iTunes". Open the file manager called “Finder” and move several items to the “Trash”: the folder with the iTunes application, the shortcut of this program from the special launch bar, the files “AppleMobileDevice.kext” and “AppleMobileDeviceSupport.pkg”.
We restart the computer, delete the contents of the "Recycle Bin", restart the computer again. Download the latest version of iTunes for the Mac platform. We connect the device and use iTunes. So we sorted out the main cases in which the computer does not see the iphone, as well as ways to solve this problem. Just a few simple steps can help you get rid of problems, but if this does not happen, you should take the device for in-depth testing to the service center as soon as possible.