The iphone "iphone" could not be updated. The device cannot be found

Follow the steps provided in iTune and apple.

Message:

The iphone "iphone" could not be updated. The device cannot be found.

What is the possible cause of this problem and how to resolve it ??

iPhone 5s

Posted on Mar 12, 2018 2:48 AM

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Mar 13, 2018 2:02 AM in response to Liewtchin

Hello there ,

Most often than not an update may fail due to drops in internet bandwidth. Also the phrase “Device cannot be found” is peculiar to faulty lightening cables ( I have experienced this one in particular and a change in cable will do just fine)

As for the former try downloading the latest iTunes from apple if the update still gives you the same feedback


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