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SeeTestAutomation- iTunes Doesn't Identify Devices

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Problem description: My device is connected but iTunes does not identify it.

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Troubleshooting steps:

Step 1: Make sure that iTunes is installed on the PC.  If not, install the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2: Open services, and verify that the Apple Mobile Device service is running.

 In A MAC Environment:

Open terminal and enter the command

sudo launchctl list | grep com.apple.usbmuxd

If "com.apple.usbmuxd" is returned, the daemon is running.

Step 3: Try to switch USB cable or USB ports.

Step 4: On the device, make sure it trust the machine.

Step 5: Restart the Apple Mobile Device service.

In A windows Environment:

Open services

 Right-click on the apple service

Choose restart from the context menu

In A MAC Environment:

Open terminal and enter the commands

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.usbmuxd.plist
sudo launchctl load -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.usbmuxd.plist