Won't show in iTunes: fix iPhone X error

Due to various problems, iPhone X may not show up in iTunes. Usually small software bugs or even outdated drivers are to blame for this error.

What to do: iPhone X is not displayed in iTunes

A number of errors can cause that your iPhone X is not recognized by iTunes and thus not displayed. First aid usually already provide the following measures:

1. First look at your connected iPhone X: If a message is displayed here, tap "Trust" so that you unlock the iPhone for the computer.
2. Check whether the cables are properly plugged into the sockets and feel it for cable breakage. Also test another USB port on your computer.
3. Restart your computer and your iPhone as well.
4. Make sure you have the latest iTunes version installed.
5. Check for any pending Windows or iOS updates and run the updates.

Update Drivers

Sometimes outdated drivers are to blame for iTunes failing to recognize your iPhone X. Gehen Sie unter Windows folgendermaßen vor, um sie zu aktualisieren, während Ihr iPhone per USB-Kabel an den PC angeschlossen ist:

1. Rechtsklicken Sie das Windows-Symbol und wählen Sie „Geräte-Manager“.
2. Öffnen Sie die Kategorie „Tragbare Geräte“ und rechtsklicken Sie Ihr iPhone.
3. Dann wählen Sie „Treiber aktualisieren“ aus und folgen den weiteren Anweisungen.
4. Starten Sie danach iTunes neu.