FoneTool Unlocker Help Documents

iPhone Cannot Be Recognized?

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch is not being recognized by your computer or FoneTool Unlocker, even after multiple connection attempts, this guide will help you understand the possible causes and provide steps to resolve the issue.

Recommended Solution: Using FoneTool Unlocker for Automatic Repairs

FoneTool Unlocker offers a professional tool to address connection issues by automatically repairing driver components. Follow these steps to resolve the problem:

Step 1. Launch FoneTool Unlocker

On the home screen, click the "Device cannot be recognized" message.

Step 2. Follow the On-Screen Guide Proceed

with the troubleshooting steps provided to repair the driver components and resolve the connection issue.

By using FoneTool Unlocker, you can efficiently fix recognition problems and establish a seamless connection with your iOS device.

Other Common Fixes for iPhone Not Recognized Error

Solution 1. Let iPhone trust this computer

After iOS 11.4.1, iPhone needs re-authorized after locking for more than 1 hour.

Steps: Unplug iPhone > unlock the home screen > plug iPhone to computer > tap Trust on your phone.

Solution 2. Stop blocking the connection

Sometimes Malwarebytes may affect the connection between iOS device and computer.

Steps: Disable the firewall and antivirus before connecting iPhone to computer.

Solution 3. Make sure the USB cable is accepted by Apple

Apple only recognized the MFi Certified USB cable while connecting to computer. Nonstandard cable or cables with broken certificate cannot be recognized.

Steps: Try a standard Lightning connector or other accepted cables.

Solution 4. Ensure sufficient power or voltage supply

Computer interface power or voltage supply may not stable when connecting an iPhone via a USB extension cable, USB hub, low voltage USB port, or other devices.

Steps: Try a new USB cable or change the USB port.