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I have exactly the same issue above as posted by Amber. I too have followed all of the steps above, without success short of uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes. My iPhone is not recognized by iTunes at all, yet my computer does recognize it in Explorer.
I have Windows 8, iPhone 5, and the latest version of iTunes 11.5.5.
Apple Mobile Device shows up under Services, I stopped it, restarted it, and set it to automatic, which it already was but I did that anyway.
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However, Apple Mobile Device does not show up under Device Manager.
I have restarted my computer, and turned my iPhone off and back on.
iTunes still does not recognize my iPhone. Every time I plug my iPhone into my computer it asks if I should trust this computer. I say Yes. Minutes later, it will ask me again if I trust this computer.
I have tried my iPhone on another computer and it is recognized by iTunes, but still not my own computer.
Is there any way to download and install Apple Mobile Device without removing iTunes and ALL of it's associated programs? I'd hate to have to go that far. I've done that in the past and lost music.
How to restart AMDS
You might see the following error when connecting your device: 'This [device] cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device Service is not started.'
Follow these steps to restart AMDS:
- Close iTunes and disconnect any iPhone, iPad, or iPod that's currently connected.
- Access the Run command by simultaneously pressing the Windows logo key and the R key on your computer's keyboard.
- Type services.msc and click Ok. The services console should open.
- Right-click on Apple Mobile Device Service and click Properties in the shortcut menu.
- Set the Startup type pop-up menu to Automatic.
- Click Stop the service.
- After the service has stopped, click Start the service.
- Click Ok.
- Restart the computer.
- Open iTunes and connect the device.
Learn more
If AMDS still will not start, or if it stops unexpectedly, this could be caused by third-party security software. Learn how to resolve issues between iTunes and third-party security software.
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If AMDS isn't the issue, learn how to troubleshoot other causes for device recognition issues.