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"Apple Mobile Device Service" Missing from PC

I am unable to transfer images from my Iphone to my PC and I believe the reason is I am missing the Apple Mobile Device Service. I tried the following and there is no Apple Folder in the common files.

In the Run window, enter:

%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers

Click OK.

Right-click on the

usbaapl64.inf

or

usbaapl.inf


Windows, Windows 10

Posted on May 27, 2021 11:18 AM

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Posted on May 27, 2021 2:51 PM

AMDS won't be present if you've installed iTunes from the Microsoft Store.



For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.



The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. When reinstalling right click on the downloaded setup file and use run as administrator. It may also help to temporarily disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus.


Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.


The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, or want to revert to an older version if the current one won't work properly for you at the moment. Links to the most recent builds are now at the bottom of the page.



Your library and device backups should be unaffected by these steps but there are links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.



tt2

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May 27, 2021 2:51 PM in response to Froogie

AMDS won't be present if you've installed iTunes from the Microsoft Store.



For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.



The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. When reinstalling right click on the downloaded setup file and use run as administrator. It may also help to temporarily disable any non-Microsoft anti-virus.


Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down the page in case one of them applies.


The further information area has direct links to the current and recent builds in case you have problems downloading, or want to revert to an older version if the current one won't work properly for you at the moment. Links to the most recent builds are now at the bottom of the page.



Your library and device backups should be unaffected by these steps but there are links to backup and recovery advice should it be needed.



tt2

"Apple Mobile Device Service" Missing from PC

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