If the driver is not installed or is missing, the OS is unable to communicate with the device at all. All devices have their own drivers and they must be installed before data is passed. To fix this error, we will try installing the Apple device drivers manually and see if this solves the issue.
How to fix Apple Mobile Device USB Driver Missing
Solution 1: Checking connection of Apple device
Before we meddle with the device manager and try installing the driver manually, you should check the connection between your Apple device and your computer. The driver/device not being visible signifies that the connection is not established.
Make sure that you have a working data cable which is capable of transferring data. There are many cases where the cable is capable of charging but doesn’t transfer data and this cable might also prevent you from backing up your iPhone. If your cable is in working condition, try changing the port where the cable is connected to your computer. Also, disconnect the cable and connect it again and check if the device is recognized properly.
Solution 2: Reinstalling Apple Mobile Device USB Driver
If your computer is connected and you cannot connect your Apple device to your computer despite that, you can try reinstalling the drivers on your computer. Now there are two cases; either you downloaded iTunes from Apple or from the Microsoft store. We have highlighted the solutions pertaining to both cases. If you have downloaded iTunes from Microsoft Store, follow the steps below:
If you downloaded iTunes from Apple, follow the steps below.
Solution 3: Restarting the Apple Mobile Device Service
The Apple driver mechanism is run by a service on Windows which manages the module and make sure that all the operations with your Apple device are run properly without any problems. It provides an interface to Apple mobile devices. If the service is causing problems, we can try to restart it and check if this makes any difference.
Note: If the problem still persists, you can uninstall the iTunes application and the device using the same method as in method 1, reinstall them and then try connecting again. This will install the default drivers associated with the device. If this doesn’t work too, try connecting the Apple device to another computer. Also, try changing the port on the computer.
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