The driver would load in with an exclamation mark. (Code 28, how I found many threads here) I've tried pointing it to the correct Apple driver but I get a heap of issues. 'The connection for the USB device 'Apple ipad' was unsuccessful driver' 'driver error'.
Try these steps to check the connection between your device and computer. Before starting each step, make sure your iPhone is on the homescreen. You might need to do only one of these steps to resolve the issue, so test your connection after you try each step. Disconnect your device, then reconnect it. See if the cable connection at the device or computer has come loose or unplugged. Make sure that the device isn't connected to a third-party battery pack or case, a USB-hub, or to your keyboard. Connect your device directly to one of your computer's USB ports.
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Disconnect all other USB devices from your computer, except for your keyboard and mouse. Then, reconnect your iOS device. If the issue is resolved, reconnect the other USB devices one at a time. Make sure your iOS device is still recognized by the computer after adding back each device. If one of these steps resolves the issue, but it comes back later, make sure that you haven't changed how the device is connected. For example, check to see if you plugged the device into a specific accessory, or used a specific cable that reintroduced the issue.
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