Itunes wont connect. help???

So basically my phone was blocked after someone decided to mess with it and now i cant log into it. i got itunes on my laptop logged in and decided too plug in the phone, the computer popped up saying it was plugged but itunes never picked it up. i restarted it many times many different ways too no avail. i tried the volume holding thingy but sadly did not work. Could anyone give me any tips to help solve this??


iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 16, 2020 4:12 PM

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Sep 16, 2020 4:23 PM in response to Tashimara

Tashimara Said:

Itunes wont connect. help???

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See if this helps:


Perform an Update. Refer to the Following:


A. Disable Cellular:

It will not update with cellular enabled. So, if Cellular is enabled, disable it, then proceed with the update.


B. Update an iPhone:

Update your iPhone using:

  • the iPhone itself
  • Mac, or
  • PC, even


How to do so....

Two Major Steps: - Backup then Update

1. Backup First: Make a backup of your device using iCloud or your computer

2. Then, Update Using these Links:


Sep 16, 2020 4:25 PM in response to Tashimara

Tashimara Said:

“So basically my phone was blocked after someone decided to mess with it and now i cant log into it.[...]”

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Modify your Credentials:

With Security & Privacy being of High-Concern here, consider modifying your credentials, immediately. Pefroming the following is best at this point.  So, Consider...


and...


D. Take Screenshots for Apple:

Take screenshots of this occurrence, and send the screenshots to Apple at reportphishing@apple.com. In the text field of the eMail, provide a brief discussion of what these images are all about.


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