HT203213: iTunes for Windows: iTunes can't contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server

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Rosietherealtor

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Q: I tried updating my Iphone with ITunes & it told me: You canot download because Apple Moble Device service is not started. what does that mean & how do I deal with this??

I tried updating my IPhone with Itunes & it stated: You cannot complete your download because Apple Mobile Device service is not started....What does that mean & how do I fix it or get around it??

Rosie

iPhone 4, Windows 7

Posted on Sep 20, 2012 2:44 PM

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by jss1990,

jss1990 Sep 22, 2012 8:21 PM in response to Rosietherealtor
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Sep 22, 2012 8:21 PM in response to Rosietherealtor

i am having the same issue with the Iphone 4 and the Ipod.
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by roaminggnome,

roaminggnome Sep 22, 2012 8:23 PM in response to Rosietherealtor
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Sep 22, 2012 8:23 PM in response to Rosietherealtor

Type "Apple Mobile Device service" into the search bar at the top of this screen by Support and read the resulting help article
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HT203213: iTunes for Windows: iTunes can't contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server

Q: I tried updating my Iphone with ITunes & it told me: You canot download because Apple Moble Device service is not started. what does that mean & how do I deal with this??

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