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iPhone is not recognized as a removable disk - what to do?

  • Oct 30, 2025
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If the iPhone from your PC is not recognized as a removable disk and therefore not in the Explorer window is displayed, which is pretty annoying. We give you in this practical tip the best to help you to solve the Problem.

iPhone is not recognized by PC as a removable disk you can do

Note: in order for the iPhone is detected as a removable disk, you need to unlock it before you connect it to the PC.

  • First, open Windows Explorer and navigate to "Computer". Connect the iPhone and wait a short time. It does not appear after a few minutes, it wasn't recognized, apparently.
  • Therefore, make sure that the device directly to the PC and not via a Hub plugged in. This can cause Transmission problems.
  • Test all Sockets on your PC. Possibly a bushing is broken, which is why the device was not previously recognized.
  • If possible, replace the USB cable, as here, may also be Defective.
  • Generally, it is advisable that you disconnect the iPhone from the PC and both devices turn off. Then turn them on again and connect the iPhone again to the PC.
  • However, you can also try the iPhone drivers to re-install.
You can do if your iPhone is not displayed as a removable disk in the Explorer of your PCs.
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In our next tip we will give you help on what you can do if you are the iPhone has no reception in.

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