PC not recognizing iphone

bimfi · 2025-03-17T12:18:08-0400

I have been trying to move most of my photos from my iPhone to my Win 11 PC. First, File explorer does not see plugged in iphone. iTunes for windows does not see it either. I know the cords are working. I then downloaded and installed the Apple Device App for windows. It also does not see the phone. Most, if not all, of my photos are in iCloud, but I want to clear it by moving to a storage disk on my PC. So far, I have over 12,000 photos and 4,000 videos. What do I need to do to get the PC to recognize my ios devices?

I decided to connect my iPad to my PC and it seems to be working.

dacrone · 2025-03-17T14:47:25-0400

Internet disconnects when attaching phone to PC

Great that worked but still don't get a notification to allow to download my photos maybe contact DELL Thank you for your help

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XxXxX · 2025-03-17T15:52:52-0400

have you tried iTunes for Windows.

iTunes - Free download and install on Windows | Microsoft Store

iTunes is the easiest way to enjoy everything you need to be entertained — music, films and TV programmes — and keep it all easily organised. Rent or buy films, download your favourite TV programmes and more. iTunes is also home to Apple Music, where you can listen to millions of songs and your...

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best of luck, Steve ..

antspants · 2025-03-17T17:38:37-0400

“Simple Transfer Pro”

This is a free app that you place on your iPhone and install an app on your computer to “directly” transfer photos or videos, wirelessly.
Brilliant in my opinion.

You can transfer your photos or videos from your iPhone to your computer wirelessly
You can transfer photos or videos from your computer to your iPhone wirelessly
Does not transfer your photos via any other server. Only straight from your phone to your PC

The only in-app purchase is the “Photo Cleaner” (listed below) but I have never had a need for it. You can remove photos and videos from your iPhone in your Photos App.

Windows and iPhone App downloads:

Transfer Photos and Videos From iPhone To Computer

Simple Transfer is the easiest way of transferring photos and large videos to computer.

rambax.com

They also have MaxVault

Keep Photos, Videos & Documents Safe & Private on iPhone

MaxVault (formerly Pocket Files) is the ultimate app to manage and keep your photos, videos and documents safe and private on iOS devices.

rambax.com

And ZenScanner

Scan Documents, E-sign and Share PDF on iPhone

Zen Scanner is the easiest and most powerful app to scan documents, sign PDF, recognize texts automatically (OCR) and share instantly.

rambax.com

bimfi · 2025-03-17T18:14:11-0400

I have thought about using an app, but the problem is that, though the phone is wifi, the PC is wired ethernet. Not sure if that will work.

antspants · 2025-03-17T18:15:21-0400

bimfi said:
I have thought about using an app, but the problem is that, though the phone is wifi, the PC is wired ethernet. Not sure if that will work.

Go for it

The apps will search for each other and should be found.

The app needs to be open on the iPhone, the app needs to be open on the PC, at the same time.

bimfi · 2025-03-17T18:25:40-0400

I will try.

bimfi · 2025-03-17T18:32:15-0400

I figured it wouldn't work. My iPhone is on a wireless network and my PC is on another network, ethernet hard wired.

dacrone · 2025-03-17T18:40:35-0400

if you want wireless, you can use any form of cloud, or if you have a nas, most have their own too

antspants · 2025-03-17T18:43:49-0400

bimfi said:
I figured it wouldn't work. My iPhone is on a wireless network and my PC is on another network, ethernet hard wired.

Ay? So you’re saying that your Router doesn’t have WiFi?

Turn on WiFi on your iPhone?

antspants · 2025-03-17T18:46:59-0400

If you don’t have WiFi turned on, i’d be interested to know why? As soon as you’re within range of your router, the iPhone will switch to WiFi. Most people would do this to avoid Mobile Data costs.

Edwin · 2025-03-17T19:08:24-0400

It never ceases to amaze me why manufacturers make this such a convoluted p-i-t-a!!!
It's a device with a recognizable file system tethered to another device with a recognizable file system...,
It should be as easy as, plug it in and drag-n-drop, for feck sakes!

Edwin · 2025-03-17T19:18:35-0400

bimfi said:
File explorer does not see plugged in iphone.

And..., no sign of access permission notification on the iPhone at all?

bdogg · 2025-03-17T19:18:56-0400

You might try uploading your photos from your phone to Amazon Photos then download to your computer if you want. Amazon allows full resolution unlimited storage for photos with Prime.

Also, i don't know about the computer you are using, but some computers (like one of my Dells) have a USB port that is for power only to the connected device and cannot connect for data purposes. You might try changing which port you are using and check that with your manufacturer specs.

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