when I try to back up my iphone 4 on itunes a message pops up and says my phone cannot be found

I'm trying to back up my iphone 4 through itunes. It allows me to press back up now, and goes through the numerous steps, to complete the process. However, at the end of the final step a message pops up and says "_______'s Iphone cannot be found".

please help 😕

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Feb 19, 2015 6:48 AM

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Feb 20, 2015 12:22 PM in response to kat_279

Hey kat_279,


I understand you are experiencing some difficulty with the ability to back up your iPhone. I have an article that will help you troubleshoot this issue, and it can be found below:


If you can't back up or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes - Apple Support

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203271


Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities!


Cheers,


Braden

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