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My Apple tv is not showing on my pc when I connect it from USB cable.

Posted on Dec 19, 2020 11:55 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2020 1:01 PM

It wouldn’t show itself to Windows, but it should show in iTunes.

Make sure to use a USB cable that supports data transfer, not just a charging cable from a different device.

Some models may need to be powered during the restore, as described in the support document.

Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support

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Dec 19, 2020 1:01 PM in response to Graz79

It wouldn’t show itself to Windows, but it should show in iTunes.

Make sure to use a USB cable that supports data transfer, not just a charging cable from a different device.

Some models may need to be powered during the restore, as described in the support document.

Identify your Apple TV model - Apple Support

Restore your Apple TV - Apple Support

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