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

If the iPhone is not recognized by your PC as a removable disk and therefore does not appear in the Explorer window, this is quite annoying. In this practical tip, we will give you the best help to solve the problem.

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

Note: In order for the iPhone to be recognized as a removable disk, you must unlock it before connecting it to the PC.

• First open Windows Explorer and navigate to "Computer". Connect the iPhone and wait a moment. If it doesn't appear here after a few minutes, it doesn't seem to have been recognized.
• Therefore, make sure that you have connected the device directly to the PC and not via a hub. This can cause problems during the transfer.
• Also test all sockets on your PC. A socket may be defective, which is why the device has not yet been recognized.
• If possible, replace the USB cable, as there may also be a defect here.
• In general, it makes sense to disconnect the iPhone from the PC and switch off both devices. Then turn it on again and connect the iPhone to the PC again.
• You can also try reinstalling the iPhone driver.

In our next practical tip, we will give you advice on what you can do if you have no reception on the iPhone.