Q: My iphone is not showing up as a device in itunes when it is plugged into my computer, how do I fix this?

My last solution ( a bit bad but at least have a solution)

Thank You so much man. I was getting REALLY frustrated with iTunes and it's NOT CONNECTING issues with my iPhone/iPad. Hit the nail on the head mate with this remedy, it sorted my problem out 100% as I see many others as well. BLOODY drivers hey?!! Thanks a Bunch dude

Thank you!!!  This worked. 

iPhone 6+

Thanks a Ton .. This worked like a charm

Wonderful jf fourie.  You just solved my problem too!

Tried everything for days. Here is the solution! http://www.technipages.com/itunes-fix-iphone-or-ipod-not-detected-in-windows

Thank you! The problem solved in under 5 minutes, Instructions were well written and easy to follow.

now it works thanks

It worked in iTunes 11, after update to 12 it is not working. It happened several times in my family... dont update!!!

If your iOS device isn't showing in iTunes try the following:

1. Open Control Panel > Device Manager
2. Plug in your device
3. Locate Universal Serial Bus Controllers > Apple Mobile Device USB Driver.
   It is also possible the device may show under Imaging Devices, Portable Devices or Other Devices or as an MTB USB Device.
4. Right-click and select Update Driver Software...
5. Click Browse my computer for driver software
6. Browse to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers or
                   C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers
7. Click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
8. Click Apple Mobile Device USB Driver
9. Click Next, then Close and exit Device Manager

For step 3 above, open the device manager. Expand any of these sections that are listed.

• Universal Serial Bus Controllers
• Imaging Devices
• Portable Devices
• Other Devices

Connect the device. You should hear the telltale sound of Windows device connection and one section should gain a new entry. That should be your device. It may not be labelled correctly at this stage. If you don't hear a noise suspect a damaged cable.

Or try If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support which is Apple's version of the advice above.

Failing that try a full tear down and rebuild of iTunes as set out in Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates. 64-bit users could also try the alternate Download iTunes for Windows (64-bit - for older video cards) build which is sometimes a useful workaround.

Or lastly try rolling back to the last build of iTunes that worked for you. See iTunes installers for download links. If you're rolling back from 12.4.0.119 to 12.3.3.17 or 12.3.2.35, for example, then you'll also need to roll back the library database in the manner described inEmpty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash. The tip includes suggestions for reintroducing any recent purchases so at worst you lose a few playcounts and/or a recently created playlist.

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THANK YOU!!! Only advice that actually worked after hours of searching!!!

Thanks JF Fourie

This solutions worked for me and now I am able to see my iPhone in iTune.

This resolved for me. Windows 10 had installed driver for iPhone before iTunes was installed. Driver in Device Manager showed Microsoft as vendor. After updating driver by specifying Apple Drivers folder, the venodr is now Apple and iTnes sees the iPhone.

Thank you so much and now it is working

Worked Great