Many iOS (iPhone) and Windows users are reporting that they have been receiving an error message saying “A device attached to the system is not functioning”.
This error message occurs because your computer is not properly communicating with your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max. This could be because of many reasons, for example:
- Your iPhone 18 Pro is not connected to your computer properly
- Your computer’s USB port may not be working
- Your USB cable may not be working
You may see this error when you attempt to copy and transfer photos and videos from your iPhone 18 Pro to your Windows PC. This short article explains what you can do to fix this problem.
- Reconnect your iPhone to your computer. Try a different USB port. Try a different USB cable.
- Restart your computer and your iPhone. You can turn off your iPhone 18 Pro by going to Settings > General > Shut Down. Then you can restart. Restart your PC also.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Apps > Photos and scroll down, find the “Transfer to Mac or PC” section. And select “Keep Originals”.
- On your computer, switch between USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports.
- Install the Apple Devices app from the Microsoft Store.
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