Windows 10 does not detect iPhone 3GS

I want to send some music to my iPhone 3GS, but every time I do so it gives me an error saying USB Device not recognized. I know, the support of the device ending a long time ago, but I want to keep using it.

Yes, all the ports work fine.

And yes, I'm using the original USB cable it came with.

Please someone help.

iPhone 3GS, iOS 6

Posted on Jan 9, 2021 8:29 PM

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3 replies

BORg529

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Jan 9, 2021 9:21 PM in response to EddieReallyEdwin

You said you want to keep using 3GS, you mean phone calls? AT&T will eventually drop 3G service this year, if I not mistaken. You got no choice, buy new iPhone. But click this link > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204095

BORg529

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Jan 9, 2021 8:48 PM in response to EddieReallyEdwin

Everybody here only users of Apple products, only can give out tech advice. But you have iTunes installed in your compter?

Jan 9, 2021 8:55 PM in response to BORg529

Yes I have iTunes installed. And it doesn't detect it either. My iPhone 3GS doesn't even show up in File Explorer.

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