my iphone will not trust my computer, what should i do

After Apple's 10 or so suggestions, including complicated mscongif and regedit approachs, all failed... I found this, easy enough to follow solution that actually worked. in a single user's post in the forums here somewhere. Can't find it again to say thanks to whoever it was, which prompted me to post it everywhere so everyone else can find it:

(Note: this is for Windows 8, but the solution for other versions is similar - you might need to try a few other folders, but are still looking for "Apple Device" under "Device Manager".)

1. Connect your iPad/iPhone/iPod to your PC
2. Go to: Control Panel > Device Manager
3. Click on: Portable Devices
4. Right click on: Apple iPad/iPhone/iPod > Update Driver Software
5. Choose: Browse my computer for driver software.
6. Go to: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers

Click okay and everything should suddenly work fine again. (I can't remember if I had to choose "trust" again, but if I did, I only had to do it the once and everything was fixed after that).

Hello drfeelgood2014,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

For more information on this, take a look at:

iOS: 'Trust This Computer' alert

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5868

Best of luck,

Mario

I have a same issue since I updated my iphone, and I keep trusting the error but it wont let me to connect to itune... do u still have the same problem or u fixed ?

ok anyone that has this problem it means your low on GB or your not up to date or your apple product has been syned with a older version

Finaly after 2 days I fixed this problem, I will tell and I hope it will work for you, just go to ur control panel and uninstall all the Apple programs + Itune, then restart ur PC and download the new Itune and it will work, mine is worked and im so glad im done with that problem,,, good luck.

When you did this did all of your music and devices dissapear from your iTunes?

If you uninstall and reinstall new version of iTunes you will not lose any data from your iTunes library ( eg music, apps, movies etc)

When you connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new computer or another device attempting to access the files of your iOS device, you’ll be asked to verify that you trust the connected device. Tapping Trust will allow this device to access files stored on your iOS device.

If your iOS device is passcode locked, you need to unlock the device before you're asked to trust the connected computer or device.

To trust a computer:

Connect the computer or other device to your iOS device.

If your iOS device is locked with a passcode, unlock it.

Tap Trust.

If you're about to sync the device with iTunes, click Accept.

The trusted computer or device can access the files and settings of your iOS device. A trusted computer can sync with your iOS device, import photos, access movies and videos, contacts, and other such content, until you disconnect. The data stored on your iOS device is not exposed before you enter your passcode (if enabled) and choose to trust the connected computer or device.

If you choose not to trust the connected computer, you can charge your device, but the connected computer won't be able to access any content on your device.

Additional Information

Note: If you select Trust, the computer will be trusted indefinitely. If you select Don't Trust, you will be asked if you want to trust that computer each time you connect your device to that computer.

So, basically because it asks to trust the computer every time so just unplug your iPhone and restart your PC and your iPhone then plug back in again and this time make sure you press 'trust'

I hope I helped as I am in need of points and will be appreciated.

Kind regards

Lydia

yes last time i synced my iphone and ipad it was with the last version of itunes and it synced fine. now with the latest version of itunes it keeps asking if i "trust this computer". well yes i do about 50 times and it still wont sync. any new ideas?

Thanks Heath! I thought I tried everything, but this fixed it for me first time. Thanks!

OMG, Thank God I was searching through all these discussions and forums, Heath, you're a life saver!!!!!

I have struggled with this for weeks. Heath.J totally had the right answer.

Thank you very much! This is the fix that worked for the trust issue and for Itunes 'seeing' my iphone to be able to sync again!!!!

THANK YOU, Heath.J!!! I was about to go insane until I found this answer. So frustrating to get a new iPod only to have it NOT work properly lol Thank you for sharing!

Later - Mike