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Most iPhone users have the iTunes app on their computer, which lets them, among other things, access their music library, make backups, and transfer data. Also, the app is easy to use and saves money because it “iTunes is Waiting for Windows Update”
But many people have said that when they connect their iPhone to a Windows PC, they get the error “iTunes is Waiting for Windows Update.” When you connect a new device to your computer, Windows looks for the drivers that the device needs to work properly. iPhone is pretty much the same.
When you connect it to your computer, Windows will look for driver updates and iTunes updates. If it can’t find any, it will give you the “iTunes is Waiting for Windows Update” error message. In this case, you can’t use the iTunes app on your Windows PC
Fixed: “iTunes is Waiting for Windows Update” Error
Update Windows
- Press the Windows key and the I key on simultaneously to open the Settings window.
- Select the Update & security option on the Settings window.
- Click the Check for Updates button (Check for Updates missing) on the right side of the current window.
Update iTunes
- Type Apple Software Update in the Cortana’s search bar and then click the result. The feature will launch and scan for new updates for iTunes.
- If any updates are found, select them and click the install button at the bottom right corner.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the selected updates for iTunes.
Reinstall Drivers
- Open File Explorer and then navigate to the following path:
- %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers
- Find the usbaapl64.inf file, right-click it, and choose the Install option.
Install the iTunes Driver manually
right-click the Start button at the lower-left corner > tap Device Manager > click the Greater-than sign next to Portable Devices > right-click your iPhone or iPad. Next, choose Update driver from the menu > select the option Search automatically for updated driver software. It will update and install the latest version of the iTunes driver on your computer.
Then, expand the option Universal Serial Bus devices > right-click Apple Mobile Device USB Device > choose Update driver > tap the option Search automatically for updated driver software as prompted. After that, exit the Device Manager settings and run iTunes. Now you will find the iPhone or iPad icon in the iTunes window.
FAQ
How do I update my iTunes driver on Windows?
Besides the iTunes app, you can also look for Apple Software Update in the search bar. Once you’ve found the right app, you can open it on your Windows. Here, you can see the most recent version of iTunes that you can update to. To get the update, just check it here and click the “Install” button.
Why doesn t Apple update iTunes on Windows?
When iTunes won’t update on PC, it could be because of a background process that security software is known for. If so, you can turn off or uninstall the security software and restart your computer to see if the iTunes not updating or installing error is fixed.
What version of Windows do I need for iTunes?
iTunes for Windows needs Windows 7 or a later version with the most recent Service Pack. If you can’t figure out how to install the updates, check the help system on your computer, call your IT department, or go to support.microsoft.com for more information.
How do I restore my iPhone without iTunes?
Start your iPhone up. Open the app for Settings. Go to Settings > General > Move or Reset iPhone. Tap “Erase All Content and Settings” if you want to get rid of all your data and return your iPhone to its factory settings.