"USB Device Not Recognized" - iPhone can't sync, restore, or charge!

Never dropped, never near moisture, never near dust or dirt, kept in a silicone case, my iPhone suddenly does not know it is connected to a computer (or AC charger).

When connected to PC I get nothing except a "USB Device Not Recognized" message from the PC.
When connected to the AC charger I get nothing.
When connected to a MacBook I get nothing.

Any ideas?

1st generation iPhone 16GB 1.1.4, Windows XP

Posted on Sep 22, 2008 10:35 AM

16 replies

iltoro2 Author

Level 1

11 points

Sep 25, 2008 6:35 AM in response to tchemis

"I am too having this issue today, iPhone will not recognize being charged or plugged into the pc."

Yeah, so why don't you try doing what I did?

What version iTunes are you 'on'?

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