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i tryed to restore my iphone it says phone cannot be discovered

I tried to recover my phone by doing the restore and the update. Iphone still does not work and phone still disabled.

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 24, 2021 10:16 PM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2021 11:36 PM

Connect iPhone to Computer / Mac


Settings > Touch/Face ID & Passcode > USB Accessories > [Enable]


You haven't mentioned whether you have a PC or Mac. However...


  1. Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support
  2. If unable to connect --> If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support
  3. If your computer is a...
    1. Mac --> If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod ...
    2. Windows PC —> Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows - Apple Community
  4. Use genuine cable --> Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories ...
  5. See how to --> Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes on your computer ...


If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support

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Sep 24, 2021 11:36 PM in response to jamesvelma51

Connect iPhone to Computer / Mac


Settings > Touch/Face ID & Passcode > USB Accessories > [Enable]


You haven't mentioned whether you have a PC or Mac. However...


  1. Use your USB lightening cable --> Resolve USB-related alerts in iTunes - Apple Support
  2. If unable to connect --> If iTunes doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support
  3. If your computer is a...
    1. Mac --> If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod ...
    2. Windows PC —> Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows - Apple Community
  4. Use genuine cable --> Identify counterfeit or uncertified Lightning connector accessories ...
  5. See how to --> Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes on your computer ...


If you are experiencing an issue not listed here, contact support

i tryed to restore my iphone it says phone cannot be discovered

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