{"id":194651,"date":"2026-07-21T07:36:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T07:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=194651"},"modified":"2026-07-21T12:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T12:56:25","slug":"fix-iphone-not-recognized-in-windows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-iphone-not-recognized-in-windows","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Windows 11 Not Detecting iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may connect your iPhone to a Windows PC for different reasons, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transferring large photos or MOV files to your computer&rsquo;s local storage,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backing up or restoring data with iTunes,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Or sometimes for, recovering lost files with an iPhone data recovery tool.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you plug your iPhone to a Windows 11 computer via a USB cable, a small iPhone icon appears in File Explorer, confirming that the connection is active.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"172\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Windows-not-recognizing-iPhone.png\" alt=\"iPhone appearing in file explorer\" class=\"wp-image-194673 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:246px;height:auto\"><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But sometimes, that connection is not established as Windows fails to detect your iPhone and you may wonder why.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-windows-11-not-detecting-iphone?\"><strong>Why is Windows 11 Not Detecting iPhone?<\/strong><\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Using a Charge Only Cable<\/strong> &ndash; The USB cable you are using to connect with the device may lack data transfer capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missing the Trust Prompt<\/strong> &ndash; After plugging in the iPhone to Windows, you missed tapping <strong>&ldquo;Trust This Computer&rdquo;<\/strong> on your iPhone device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stopped background services<\/strong> &ndash; The Apple Mobile Device Service(AMDS) may have stopped running.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdated USB Drivers<\/strong> &ndash; The <strong><em>Apple Mobile Device USB<\/em><\/strong> Driver is corrupt or outdated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Outdated Software<\/strong> &ndash; Your Apple Devices app or iTunes is old and needs an update.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While a faulty cable is often the culprit, you might not even need one if you use <strong>Microsoft Phone Link<\/strong> for cross-platform accessibility. The app allows you to sync iPhone texts, photos, videos, and calls to your Windows 11 PC wirelessly. If that&rsquo;s all you want, you may not need a wired connection.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suggested Read<\/strong> &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/mac-not-recognize-iphone\">Fixed: Mac Doesn&rsquo;t Recognize My iPhone!<\/a><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a USB cable is required when you:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have a previous backup to restore from iTunes,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to create a backup via iTunes,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage a massive amount of data,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or bypass security settings on a computer that blocks wireless connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below are the methods to fix the error &ndash; Windows 11 Not Detecting iPhone via cable.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-windows-11-not-detecting-iphone?\"><strong>How to Fix Windows 11 Not Detecting iPhone?<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s start with the easiest fixes first. If those don&rsquo;t work, we&rsquo;ll move on to the next best option and keep troubleshooting until a solution works.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 1: Check the USB Cable and Port<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all iPhone cables are designed to transfer data, some can only charge your phone. First assess the cable and check if it supports data transfer. Plug the cable directly into a USB port on the computer, or use a reliable hub or dock. Always use an MFi-certified Apple cable, or one that came in the box. Also, try using another cable to rule out any damaged cable issue.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 2: Unlock Your iPhone and Tap &ldquo;Trust This Computer&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important part of the process when you are trying to connect an iPhone to a Windows PC. Most of us accidentally skip this and face the &ldquo;iPhone not recognized&rdquo; issue.&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you plug your iPhone to the Windows PC via a cable, first unlock the iPhone screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, look for a pop-up asking &ldquo;Trust This Computer?&rdquo;<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"trust this computer\" class=\"wp-image-194663 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-194x300.jpeg 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap <strong>Trust<\/strong>, enter password and then wait for a few seconds, let Windows recognize the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Allow-Connection-in-iPhone.jpg\" alt=\"allow connection in iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-194682 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Allow-Connection-in-iPhone.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Allow-Connection-in-iPhone-195x300.jpg 195w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Allow<\/strong> and then enter the passcode &ndash; your iPhone will get connected to the Windows device.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 3: Restart Your iPhone and Windows 11 PC<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A restart can often fix minor software glitches on your iPhone or computer. Switch off your iPhone, wait a few seconds and then switch on the iPhone again. Then, restart your Windows 11 computer, once they boot up, reconnect the cable and look for the &ldquo;<strong>Trust this Computer&rdquo; <\/strong>notification<strong> <\/strong>on your iPhone screen.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 4: Install or Update the Apple Devices App<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Apple Devices app is now the default tool that Windows 11 uses to connect with your iPhone. If the app is missing from your PC or outdated, the iPhone may not connect with the PC. The easiest fix is to install the app on the computer or update it via Microsoft store.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Microsoft Store and search for Apple Devices. Click on <strong>Get to Install<\/strong> it if it&rsquo;s missing, or update it if it&rsquo;s already there.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"664\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png\" alt=\"Apple devices application in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-194658 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:672px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image.png 664w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-300x197.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 664px) 100vw, 664px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for the application to install on your computer. Restart your computer once the app installs or updates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now open the app, and run it. Try connecting the iPhone again to your Windows 11 PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-1024x471.png\" alt=\"Connect device screen in Apple devices software\" class=\"wp-image-194668 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.1741416265620574;width:678px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-1024x471.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9-768x353.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-9.png 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><h3 id=\"driverstep\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 5: Update or Reinstall the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, Windows uses the wrong driver instead of Apple&rsquo;s own driver.&nbsp; Even <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/answers\/questions\/5915537\/windows-11-detects-my-iphone-in-device-manager-but\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft&rsquo;s official support <\/a>pages highlight this as a common issue. However, it can be resolved with a quick fix.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows key and search Device Manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and click on the Portable Devices or Universal Serial Bus controllers.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.png\" alt=\"Apple mobile device USB driver in Windows \" class=\"wp-image-194665 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:706px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5.png 780w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-5-768x567.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expand the same, right-click the Apple Devices, and choose <strong>Update Driver<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-194666 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:704px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7.png 779w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-7-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If that doesn&rsquo;t work, uninstall the driver and unplug the phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6.png\" alt=\"updating apple device driver in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-194664 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:719px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6.png 776w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-6-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconnect your iPhone once the driver finishes installing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 6: Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS)<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMDS or Apple Mobile Device Service is a background service that must be in &ldquo;<strong>Running&rdquo;<\/strong> status for your iPhone to show up and connect to your Windows PC. This system service is only available if iTunes or Apple Devices app was installed on your Windows PC.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows key + R<\/strong>, type <strong><em>services.msc<\/em><\/strong><em>,<\/em> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.png\" alt=\"services.msc in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-194659 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1.png 399w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-1-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find <strong>Apple Mobile Device Service<\/strong> in the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click it and choose <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1007\" height=\"741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10.png\" alt=\"AMDS services in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-194669 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.358982785206906;width:753px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10.png 1007w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-10-768x565.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1007px) 100vw, 1007px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set the startup type to Automatic so it keeps running going forward.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If by any chance you don&rsquo;t find it in your services panel or it is missing, reconnect the iPhone and check again.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 7: Update Windows 11 and your iPhone iOS<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, an outdated software on your iPhone or computer can also cause iPhone detection issues and connection drops.&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On your Windows 11 PC, Go to <strong>Settings <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> and install any available updates. Similarly, on your iPhone, go to <strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update<\/strong>. Install any available iOS update to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/ios-device-detection\/?\" id=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/ios-device-detection\/?\">fix iOS device detection problems,<\/a> then reconnect the cable after both updates are complete.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 8: Reset Location &amp; Privacy Settings on iPhone<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the <strong>&lsquo;Trust This Computer&rsquo;<\/strong> dialog box stops showing up when you plug in your iPhone to a Windows 11 computer. Resetting the Location and Privacy setting can force the pop-up to reappear so you can securely reconnect your device&nbsp;<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; Transfer or Reset iPhone<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Reset<\/strong>, then choose Reset Location &amp; Privacy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then enter your iPhone&rsquo;s passcode to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconnect your iPhone and watch for the Trust prompt.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix 9: Check Windows 11 USB Settings<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the &ldquo;Windows 11 not detecting iPhone&rdquo; issue isn&rsquo;t related to your iPhone. Your PC often blocks the connection due to power-saving settings or interference from other hardware. To fix this, you will need to modify a few system USB configurations.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, unplug all unnecessary USB devices that might be consuming power or resources. Keep only your keyboard, mouse, and the iPhone connected. If you are using a desktop, plug the lightning or USB-C cable directly into the rear ports of the CPU.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press the Windows key and then search and open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"784\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-11.png\" alt=\"Device manager in Windows\" class=\"wp-image-194670 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:738px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-11.png 784w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-11-300x260.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-11-768x666.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 784px) 100vw, 784px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Scroll down and expand the <strong>Universal Serial Bus controllers<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"781\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8.png\" alt=\"USB root hub in Windows \" class=\"wp-image-194667 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:741px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8.png 781w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-8-768x562.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for <strong>USB Root Hub<\/strong> or <strong>Generic USB Hub<\/strong> entries.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click each one, select <strong>Properties<\/strong>, go to the <strong>Power Management<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"232\" height=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-2.png\" alt=\"USB root hub properties\" class=\"wp-image-194660 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\"><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, uncheck the box that says <strong><em>Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power<\/em><\/strong><em>.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.png\" alt=\"USB root hub power management\" class=\"wp-image-194661 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:426px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3.png 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-3-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, check for Bluetooth connectivity settings.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows key + I<\/strong> to open your PC <strong>Settings<\/strong> then go to <strong>Devices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On that page check &ndash; <strong>Download over metered connections<\/strong> is enabled.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.png\" alt=\"download over metered connections\" class=\"wp-image-194662 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:572px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4.png 444w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/image-4-300x112.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconnect your iPhone after making changes.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix 10: Test on Another Computer to Rule Out Hardware\/ iOS Issues<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If none of these fixes work, try connecting your iPhone to a different Windows computer. This will help you understand whether the issue lies with your PC or the phone itself. If the connection succeeds on the second computer, the issue is likely with your original PC.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if it still fails, your iPhone&rsquo;s hardware or iOS may be at fault.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit the nearest Apple center or connect with Apple support to get your issue resolved.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>Also Read<\/strong> &ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/windows-not-recognizing-android-phone\/\">How to Fix Windows Not Recognizing Your Android iPhone?<\/a><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your Windows 11 may not detect an iPhone due to missing the Trust pop-up. But sometimes, the issue can be a bit complex like the Apple Mobile driver requiring reinstallation or the USB access getting blocked on your PC. If you only want to access your files on your PC, the best way to go wireless and connect your iPhone is using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/windows\/sync-across-your-devices?r=1\" id=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-in\/windows\/sync-across-your-devices?r=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft&rsquo;s Phone Link<\/a> application. But, if you require access to backups via iTunes to transfer a large batch of files, go through the above fixes one by one. You will likely find a suitable solution to fix the iPhone not connecting to Windows or any similar issue.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may connect your iPhone to a Windows PC for different reasons,&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-iphone-not-recognized-in-windows\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix Windows 11 Not Detecting iPhone?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":194711,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[342],"tags":[6378,6377,6376,6374,6375,6379,6373],"class_list":["post-194651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iphone-data-recovery","tag-apple-mobile-device-usb-driver-missing","tag-iphone-charging-but-not-showing-up-on-pc","tag-iphone-not-connecting-to-windows-11","tag-iphone-not-recognized-by-computer-windows-11","tag-iphone-not-showing-up-on-pc","tag-trust-this-computer-not-appearing","tag-windows-11-not-detecting-your-iphone","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>10 Proven Fixes for &quot;Windows 11 Not Detecting Your iPhone&quot; issue<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Windows 11 PC not detecting your iPhone? 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