HT1923 Apple Mobile Device Support will not uninstal. Any advice on how to deal with this?
Apple Mobile device will not uninstall. Other components uninstal ok. Cannot uninstal and reinstall iTubes. Any advice?
Hey AJKP,
Thanks for the question. I understand that you are experiencing issues uninstalling Apple Mobile Device Support. The following article provides a solution:
iTunes 11.1.4 for Windows: Unable to install or open
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5376
Uninstall and reinstall iTunes
1. Uninstall iTunes and all of its related components.
2. Reboot your computer. If you can't uninstall a piece of Apple software, try using the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Utility.
3. Re-download and reinstall iTunes 11.1.4.
Thanks,
Matt M.
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HT1923 apple mobile device support will not uninstall
I'm trying to remove and reinstall itunes, the program "apple mobile device support" will not uninstall.
You could try downloading and installing 7-Zip (free) and downloading a fresh copy of the iTunesSetup.exe installer, unpack the installer into its components using 7-Zip then try installing AppleApplicationSupport again. It may still fail to install but you may get more useful error messages as to why not.
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I cannot install the latest version of iTunes as it instructed me to uninstall the version I had, which I did, but the "Apple mobile device support" will not uninstall. This has left me with no iTunes and the new version will not install until I can uninstall all the old components. Help please
You could try downloading and installing 7-Zip (free) and downloading a fresh copy of the iTunesSetup.exe installer, unpack the installer into its components using 7-Zip then try installing AppleApplicationSupport again. It may still fail to install but you may get more useful error messages as to why not.
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"Apple Mobile Device Support" will NOT uninstall from my computer so I am still unable to upload iTunes. I have tried it multiple times in multiple ways and after the uninstall always fails. Solutions to this specific problem?
I don't know... A link to the official repair advice is given at the top of my user tip. There was a new build of the iTunes 11.1.4.62 setup file released yesterday which is supposed to install cleanly on any system still back on iTunes 11.1.3.8, however they are still giving the same advice for problem systems that have already been upgraded. I.e. the new installer won't repair a currently borked install.
You can download 7-Zip (free), or a free trial of WinRAR, and unpack the iTunesSetup.exe or iTunesSetup64.exe file into its components, then try installing them individually in alphabetical order (don't try to install SetupAdmin.exe or iCloud.msi). AMDS might not install right now, but you may get a more useful error message as to why not, and you might be able to run iTunes even if you can't update your devices at this stage.
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Apple Mobile Device Support will not install! Any answers re rollback issue?
Hi,
Im running Windows 32bit and trying to install the latest Itunes version 10.5.1.42 after a few attempts i have managed to install all of it apart form Application Modbile Device Support (AMDS), therefore meaning that i can not sync with my new Iphone.
Essentialy when it gets to installing AMDS it rolbacks. It can create the folders ok and but does not copy any drivers into the folders. All the other Apple folders in common files directory are ok and populated and work. I tunes work - just doesnt let me connect my phone as AMDS is empty.
I have noticed a few threads regarding this issue over the years and tried lots of the suggestions:
completely uninstalling Itunes and all traces of associated apple products. Manually removing residual files. Done this lots and lots of times, Itunes etc will install, AMDS will not
checked various permissions
Ensured Windows updates are all up to date
Removed other mobile phone software
changed msconfig settings
Im just going around in circles now. I cant bear the thought of running thorugh another uninstall of Itunes and ten watching it install again only to see the roll back bar appear and reverse!
Any idea people?For general advice see Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates.
The steps in the second box are a guide to removing everything related to iTunes and then rebuilding it, which is often a good starting point unless the symptoms indicate a more specific approach. Review the other boxes and the list of support documents further down page in case one of them applies.
Your library should be unaffected by these steps but there is backup and recovery advice elsewhere in the user tip.
The section Install missing components has advice on breaking down the iTunes installer into the individual .msi files which might prove useful if one component, such as Apple Mobile Device Support, won't install normally.
In your case I suggest you start with a clean download of the setup file using the direct link. If reinstalling AMDS alone doesn't work try tearing everything down again.
If that fails try the advice on rolling back to the last build of iTunes that worked for you.
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Apple Mobile Device Support Will NOT Install - Win 8 OS
I uninstalled EVERYTHING Apple...all folders, all apple software. I went through my computer and everything was removed. I did not go through the registry and remove anything so that may be where the problem is.
I looked in programs and features and there is no "Apple Mobile Device Support" installed.
It's as if it will not install, no matter what I do.
I think it may be a registry issue in Win 8 but not sure.
I have looked all over for a solution but to no avail. I uninstalled everything, reinstalled iTunes, I even tried to installed the .exe specifically for Apple Mobile Device Support and it rolled back, refusing to install it. I have tried updating drivers. My iPhone does show up in Task manager as well.
Under device manager, my iPhone
I follwed this >link< and did exactly what it said to do but still didn't work.
I have a feeling there is no solution to this one. Any other suggestions? Is there a way to remove more apple software including in the registry?
I appreciate any feedback. If anybody else has had this issue and have a proven method to resolve it, PLEASE share.
Thanks again!I have the same problem with Win7. Did uninstall so many times now I can do it in my sleep. I did one thing which seemed to work for a while. After I uninstalled itunes 11, I reinstalled the earlier version. That brought back the Apple Mobile Device Support feature. Then I updated itunes to the latest version. Then I get the same message about amds not the latest version and uninstall itunes etc...(evern though when I check amds IS the latest version). It's a merry go round. Can't sync my iphone 4s or iPad 3. I finally got rid of itunes 11.1.1. Guess I just have to sit back and wait for a while until the new version comes out or until someone figures out a solution.
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Trying to uninstall itunes but apple mobile device support will not uninstall
while uninstalling itunes, the apple mobile device support component will not uninstall help
HI Bill
ReInstall iTunes (dont worry about de device)
Then copy QTMovieWin.dll from C:\Program Files (x86)\Common files\Apple\Apple Application Support
Then paste file there C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes
Give me your feedback - I am sure it will work
Claudine -
Had error 7 windows error 126 and missing MSVCR80.dill. Went through the steps to uninstall and apple mobile device would not uninstall. Now I can"t download itunes. Help!!
apple mobile device would not uninstall.
Try using the fixit from the following Microsoft document to remove Apple Mobile Device Support:
Fix problems with programs that can't be installed or uninstalled -
het is niet mogelijk om de nieuwste versie van itunes te installeren. de melding is : the older version of apple mobile device support can not be removed. ook niet via het configuratieschern of uninstal progamma's. graag hulp bij de-installatie
ok, i'm stunnend.
apparently there was something that resolved the issue, the store works fine now... have been hacking around on this for days, and now, just at once. only thing i did (and i did that before, naturally, it's one of the first things you trie) is disable my antivirus software. It runs perfectly with antivirus enabled now to....beats me...
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Apple mobile device service will not start
I am attempting to reinstall iTunes onto my laptop. The Apple Mobile Device Service will not not start. I continue to receive the following error message: "Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion". At first, I had 2 Apple Mobile Device service features on my pc, one which would start right away and the other which generated the error message. I uninstalled everything Apple from my pc and started fresh, only to receive the same error message. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I fix it?
Hello ,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
To help troubleshoot this issue where you're getting an error 1053 message with the Apple Mobile Device Service, please follow the troubleshooting in the article below.
How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows - Apple Support
Take care,
Alex H. -
Do I understand correctly that if I own a Mac but no other Apple mobile devices, I will not be able to access my photos, documents, contacts, and calendar in iCloud?
No, you don't understand correctly.
Apple iCloud Related Support/How-To/Troubleshooting Docs:
Apple IDs and iCloud
iCloud: iCloud security and privacy overview
MobileMe: About moving to iCloud
Frequently asked questions about the MobileMe transition and iCloud
iCloud: Troubleshooting the move from MobileMe to iCloud
iCloud: MobileMe services that no longer sync after moving to iCloud
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Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
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I have just installed the new version of itune (11.1) and it keeps coming up with this message. "itunes requires a newer version of apple mobile device support. Please uninstall both apple mobile device support and itunes and then reinstall itunes." I have done this step 3 times, while following the support steps on how to fully remove all itunes and related programs. I keep getting the same issue.
Also, my computer recognizes my phone but itunes wont. When I try to do a driver update according to the support page it keeps telling me that "The folder specified doesn't contain a compatible software driver for your device. If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with windows x64- based systems." On the support page it also suggests trying an alternate folder (program files(x86)/common files/ apple/ mobile device software/ drivers) That doesn't work either.
I am getting extremely frustrated.... Can someone PLEASE help!!!!
I also just upgraded my phone from and iphone4 to an iphone 5c.many thanks. That's also useful to know.
Let's try a standalone Apple Mobile Device Support install. It still might not install, but fingers crossed any error messages will give us a better idea of the underlying cause of why it's not installing under normal conditions.
Download and save a copy of the iTunesSetup.exe (or iTunes64setup.exe) installer file to your hard drive:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Download and install the free trial version of WinRAR:
http://www.rarlab.com/
Right-click the iTunesSetup.exe, and select "Extract to iTunesSetup". WinRAR will expand the contents of the file into a folder called "iTunesSetup".
Go into the folder and doubleclick the AppleMobileDeviceSupport.msi to do a standalone AMDS install.
(If it offers you the choice to remove or repair, choose "Remove", and if the uninstall goes through successfully, see if you can reinstall by doubleclicking the AppleMobileDeviceSupport.msi again.)
Does it install (or uninstall and then reinstall) properly for you? If so, does an iTunes install go through properly now?
If instead you get an error message during the install (or uninstall), let us know what it says. (Precise text, please.) -
Had error while updating Itunes to ver 11.1.4. I had 11.1.3.8 previously. Following instructions for Removing and Reinstalluing iTunes and other software components. Was able to uninstall iTunes and Apple Software Update, but attempts to do the same under Control Panel failed for Apple Mobile Device Support (ver 7.0.0.117). Directioons say to uninstall components in order given so I cannot continue until Apple Mobile Device Support is removed. Any suggestions?
Try reparing and then remove again if the repair is successful, otherwise move on to the next step. See Troubleshooting issues with iTunes for Windows updates for more information.
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When pugging in my ipod touch on itunes, it says this ipod cannot be used because the apple mobile device service is not started. What can be done to remedy this? Up till yesterday I have not had this problem
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