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“iDevice is Connected, But Can’t be Recognized” While Using 3uTools?

11/24/2017

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Problem Description:


After the iDevice is connected to the computer, 3uTools can't recognize the iDevice, but still reminds you that "Please connect iDevice to PC using USB cable". At this moment, the reason may be:


a.) The iDevice unstably connects to the computer. 


b.) iTunes driver hasn't been installed on the computer.


 

 “iDevice is Connected, But Can’t be Recognized” While Using 3uTools?


Solutions:


1. Check the connection between iDevice and PC


Please check if your USB cable and computer’s USB port can work normally. Because in the process of using 3uTools, the abnormal connection may also cause the connection failure.


*Tips: If the connection failure is caused by the abnormal connection, please view this tutorial.


2. Check if iTunes has been installed on the computer


Click “Control Panel”→"Programs and Features”. Then check if iTunes and Apple Mobile Device Support have been installed on the computer. If not, please restart 3uTools, then reinstall iTunes via 3uTools.


 “iDevice is Connected, But Can’t be Recognized” While Using 3uTools?


 “iDevice is Connected, But Can’t be Recognized” While Using 3uTools?


3. If the above methods can't solve the connection issue, please try them on another computer.

Windows
Mac OS
iOS
Linux
3uTools
Win 64-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V9.0 2025-11-11
Download
3uTools
Intel Chip How to Identify Chip Type
V9.0 2025-12-02
Download
Apple Chip
V9.0 2025-12-02
Download
How to Identify Chip Type
1.  Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select About This Mac.
2.  Check the Processor or Chip field to determine if it is "Intel" or "Apple".
Please use the 3uTools PC client to install the iOS client:
1、 Install either the Windows or Mac version of 3uTools on your computer
2、 Open the PC client and connect your device to the computer via USB cable
3、 After the connection is successful, wait for the computer to automatically install the mobile app for the device, or locate “Install Mobile App” on the computer and manually click to install.
3uTools
deb file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
rpm file
V3.01 2025-11-20
Download
Windows
Windows
iOS
iOS
Android
Android
TV
TV
3uAirPlayer
Win 64-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
Win 32-bit For this device
V6.0.2 2025-11-19
Download
iOS Device Mirroring (No App Required)
1、 Install 3uAirPlayer on the Windows PC
2、 Open Control Center and select Screen Mirroring
3、 From the list, choose your PC to start mirroring
4、 Or connect your iOS device to the PC via USB to begin mirroring
Scan to get "3uAirPlayer" App
3uAirPlayer TV V1.0.18
2025-11-28
TV System Requirements: Android 7.0 or later
Download the TV installation package, copy it to a USB drive, insert it into your TV or set-top box, then select the file from the home screen to install.