3 Ways to Fix iPhone Not Showing Up in File Explorer on Windows 11

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Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Allow Your Computer to Access Photos and Videos

When you connect your iPhone to a Windows PC, iOS asks you to give permission. You may notice a pop-up on your iPhone. SelectAllowso your PC can access photos and videos on your iPhone. If you accidentally select Don’t Allow, reconnect your iPhone.

If you are connecting your iPhone to the Windows 11 PC for the first time, it may ask you to trust the currently connected computer. TapTrustand see if your iPhone shows up in the File Explorer.

Fix 2: Restart File Explorer

Restart Windows Explorerif your iPhone still doesn’t appear. Sometimes,file explorer may fail to respondand detect external devices.

Step 1:OpenTask Manageron your PC, click on theWindows Explorerprocess, and selectRestart.

Step 2:Open theFile Explorerapp and check if your iPhone shows up.

Fix 3: Reinstall iPhone Drivers

Corrupt iPhone drivers on PC can be the major culprit behind iPhone not showing up in File Explorer. You can use theDevice Managermenu to reinstall drivers.

Step 1:Open theDevice Managerapp from the start menu. ExpandPortable Devices.

Step 2:Right-clickon your iPhone and selectUninstall Device.

Restart your PC, and the Windows system will install the required drivers during the reboot process. Connect your iPhone and see if your PC detects it.

If nothing works, tryresetting your iPhoneand connecting it to the PC.

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Last updated on 16 May, 2024

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