Your apple mobile device service is not started?

your apple mobile device service is not started?

See Here
AMDS for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

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  • I'm trying to sync my Iphone 3gs and my home computer has been down for about 2 months.  I have my computer fixed now, and went to update/sync my phone and it tells me "Your apple mobile device service is not started"  How do I fix this?

    I'm trying to sync my phone.  My computer has been down for a few months.  I go to try to sync it today, and it tells me my Apple Mobile Device service is not started.  How do I fix this?  I dont know where to check for what operating system I'm on.

    See Here
    AMDS for Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567
    AMDS for Mac
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1747

  • What does it mean when you plug your Ipod into the computer and its says that the Apple Mobile Device service is not started?

    It says : This iPod cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started . All I want is to update everything.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
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  • Apple Mobile Device service is not started error 1067

    Apple Mobile Device service is not started error 1067 in Windows 7.

    Thanks Ryan Sensei. I followed your link. Though I didn't have any Megaupload software installed on my computer, I saw a related article on http://senseiphone.com/fix-apple-mobile-device-not-started_itunes-0315129/ which was my actual problem and fixed it perfectly. 

  • "Apple Mobile Device service is not started" What does this mean?

    When connecting my iPhone to iTunes, it says "This iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started" What does this mean? It won't connect to my iPhone.

    You need to stop and restart the Apple Mobile Device service on your computer.  This is explained here: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567 (open "Restart Apple Mobile Device Serivice")

  • When i plug in my Ipod i get a strange message "this device can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started."

    What does "This ipod can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started" mean.  After I updated my Itunes I get this message when I plug in my Ipod and it doesn't come up in Itunes.

    If you are using Windows 7, go to:
    Control Panel>Programs>Programs and Features
    Look for a program called 'Apple Mobile Device Support'
    Right-click on it
    Click 'repair'
    Wait until the repair operation is complete, and voila, your problem should be solved, itunes will recognise your iphone/ipod once more. This worked for me.

  • Just downloaded iTunes to new dell laptop, tried syncing my iPhone get an error message:  "this iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started".  What does this mean? I have had this phone for over a year..

    Just downloaded iTunes to new dell laptop, tried syncing my iPhone get an error message:  "this iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started".  What is the issue, had this phone over a year??

    I had this problem before. I like to disable extra services to speed up my computer and I disabled the Apple Mobile Device service and had to re-enable this.
    You can do that by going Control Panel>Administrative Tools>Services. Once you have gone to the services window, look for Apple Mobile Device and right-click. Select "Properties". There should be some information about the service as well as the label "Startup Type" with a drop-down menu beside it. If it says "disabled", that is your problem; Change the selection to anything except disabled (Automatic is easier and ensures that you can sync as soon as itunes opens).
    If this doesn't work, I would look into your anti-virus' settings. Good Luck!

  • I am getting an error in itunes when I connect my iphone that says that the apple mobile device service is not started?

    When pluging my iphone into my computer I get the following message in itunes "This Iphone can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started. Does anyone know how to fix this.

    I think I remember hearing that if you quit iTunes with your device still connected, then open iTunes up again, it should work.
    EDIT: Here, this might help: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567

  • I am trying to get music off another computer but when i go to plug in my phone it says Apple Mobile device service is not started

    I am trying to get music off another computer but when i go to plug in my phone it says Apple Mobile device service is not started

    Hi Mileymarie,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!  The article below will help you troubleshoot the issue you are having with your iPhone connecting to your PC:
    How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
    If an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is not recognized in iTunes on Windows, the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) may need to be restarted. Alternatively, you may see the following error when connecting your device:"This [device] cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device Service is not started."
    This document explains how to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
         Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS)
    Set the Apple Mobile Device Service Startup type to Automatic
    Remove and reinstall iTunes and AMDS
    I hope this information helps ....
    - Judy

  • This ipod cannot be used becawse the apple mobile device service is not started?

    this ipod cannot be used becawse the apple mobile device service is not started what does this mean my ipod touch wont sync.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1567
    Basic troubleshooting steps  
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  • Apple Mobile Device service is not started...boring I know but tried everyt

    I have the lastest version of iTunes - 10.1.1.4 - I have thie above problem again and again, my new iPhone will not connect to itunes and neither will my iPod Touch. "Apple Mobile device service is not started"...uninstalled itunes a AMDS 3 times now, changed to "automatic" startup yet I am still have the same problem??
    However, when I plug it into my work laptop running iTunes 10.1.0.56 it connects perfectly.....it also downloaded iPhone software 4.2.1 which is now installed but still i have this issue with my other PC???
    Please, please help......

    If you have tried to set the service to automatic:
    http://www.crainbandy.com/software/fix-the-iphone-apple-mobile-device-has-not-be en-started-error
    http://www.ehow.com/how6006577start-apple-mobile-device-service.html
    Then how about adding it to your startup process? Add the Apple Mobile Device in the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple to C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup and see if it solves the problem.
    Also, you might want to set your usb hub to not enter power savings mode, so power is always provided to the device(s):
    right click my computer, click properties, click hardware, click device manager, click universal serial bus controllers, right click usb root hub, click properties, click power management, uncheck allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.

  • Error message, I pod cannot be used because the apple mobile device services is not started. What mobile device. I dod not have an i phone.

    error message, i pod cannot be used because the apple mobile device services is not started. I do not have an apple mobile device. Please help.

    Try here:
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows
    Your iPod is an Apple Mobile device.

  • I bought my ipad 2 from a friend I am trying to connect to my itunes on my computer and it will not recognize it. It keeps telling me that IPad cant be used because apple mobile device service is not started. can you help

    I bought my IPad 2 from a friend. I have reset to clear all of his information out. I am trying to connect it to my computer to sync my itunes and I keep getting the message that my IPad can't be used because Apple Mobile Device Service is not started can anyone help with this?

    I cannot find "Other" devices. I found Apple Mobile Device under Universal Bus Controllers but cannot see "recovery mode" or any other status. I use Windows Vista.
    When I try to restart Apple Mobile Device Service I get the following message: "The Apple Mobile Device Service on Local Computer started then stopped. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs". What does this mean?
    During the last 48 hours I was able to see my iPad in iTunes only one time during many attemnpts to connect . I haven't been able to see it during the llast several attempts.
    Any suggestions? The standard suggestions have not worked: i.e. stop then start AMDS; tuurn off iPad and PC, then restart both and reconfrom iPad to PC; reload iTunes.

  • This phone can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started

    i plug my iphone into my computer and the message this phone can not be used because the apple mobile device service is not started pops up and wont let me download any music onto my phone. what can i do to make that stop happening?

    See Here
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1567

  • Sync problem, iTunes says: "This iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started."

    Trying to sync my phone to update because it wont let me update apps on the phone itself. When I plug in to iTunes I'm getting a message saying "This iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started." How do I fix this?

    iTunes: How to remove and reinstall the Apple Mobile Device Service on Mac OS X
    iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: How to restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows

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