"Apple Mobile Device Service" Missing
Apple Mobile Device Service is missing in my PC's service list. I tried uninstall and reinstall with the newest version of iTunes, but it doesn't work at all. How do I install this service?
iPhone 5s, iOS 11.2.1
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sterling r
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Hello rtan25,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
I understand from your post that you do not see the Apple Mobile Device Service on your Windows PC. The following article has steps to help reinstall this driver:
If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!
I understand from your post that you do not see the Apple Mobile Device Service on your Windows PC. The following article has steps to help reinstall this driver:
If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support
Best Regards.If you use a Windows PC
Follow these steps to reinstall the Apple Mobile Device USB driver:
- Disconnect your device from the computer.
- Reconnect your device. If iTunes opens, close it.
- Press the Windows and R key on your keyboard to open the Run command.
- In the Run window, enter:
%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers- Click OK.
- Right-click on the
orusbaapl64.inffile and select Install.usbaapl.inf