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iPhone 12 Pro doesn't show up in iTunes

I'm trying to back up my wife's iPhone 12 Pro before we go on a trip but iTunes doesn't discover it. My iPhone 8 connects just fine. Device manager does recognize both phones in the "unspecified" category but the 12 Pro will not show up in iTunes or Windows Explorer.


I've tried these steps:

-Phone is unlocked, on the home screen, and selected "Trust" when prompted

-Restarting my PC

-Restarting her phone

-Reinstalled iTunes 3 times (originally I had the Microsoft Store copy but I reinstalled with the file from the Apple website)

-3 different cables including 1 OEM cable and 3 different USB ports

-Disable Comodo Antivirus and other security components of Comodo

-Updated the Apple Mobile Device USB Device driver in Device Manager

-Stop and restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (it starts automatically on boot)

-Confirm Bonjour Service is running


The only thing I see missing is iPod Service. It isn't on the list of services even after reinstalling. When I run diagnostic in iTunes, it does indicate that "ipod Support service is not installed" and "iTunes Helper is not running." Log attached.


I'm at a loss on what to do next. Like I said, my iPhone 8 is detected every time.


*edit - I did also open iTunes as an administrator and got the same result.

Posted on Sep 6, 2021 8:51 PM

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Sep 7, 2021 3:01 PM in response to SerialSniper15

Hello SerialSniper15,



Thanks for that info and for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If we understand correctly, you are unable to get your new iPhone to be recognized my iTunes on your Windows computer. To help with this, please make sure you have followed the steps in this Apple resource and then contact Apple directly if you need any further assistance.



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iPhone 12 Pro doesn't show up in iTunes

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