I cannot download pictures from my iphone to my PC.

Anonymous
2009-12-28T03:09:58+00:00

I cannot download pictures from my iphone to my PC. The PC recognizes itunes and syncs with the iphone. However, the pc does not recognize the iphone as an external device (i.e. camera).  Therefore, I do not see the iphone under the computer as a device options. Also, I checked the settings on autoload and they are correct, however the PC still does not recognize nor does it autoload the Iphone. I spoke with apple tech support and they said it is not a problem with the iphone but instead it is a problem with Microsoft. can you please help me?

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Anonymous
2009-12-29T01:04:23+00:00

Hi Byron R.     

Thank you for using Microsoft Answers Forums!

1.       Were you able to download pictures from Iphone earlier?

2.       Any recent changes made on your computer?

3.       Are you getting any error while downloading pictures?

You may try this method.

If you click start and within the start search type auto play you then should see auto play populate under programs select auto play.

Once in Auto play scroll down to Devices and see if you see your Iphone within devices click the drop down box and set to import pictures using windows then click ok then plug you Iphone and see if it lets you import.

Also if you want it to ask you what action you want to take whenever you plug in your Iphone just select "ask me every time" from the Auto play.

The Iphone will not transfer photos to your computer if the device is locked and you are using a pass code. If you want to transfer photos, simply unlock (Slide to unlock and enter pass code) your device to transfer photos.

Note: Plug the Iphone to your computer in unlocked mode.

For more information on importing pictures refer  to this link:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7246540

Also refer to:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/How-do-I-get-pictures-from-my-camera-to-my-computer

Post back and let us know if this has helped to resolve your issue.

Thanks and Regards,

Uma R   

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-12-26T00:59:07+00:00

    I suspect it's not a Windows problem. I have this problem on my iPhone 6 plus but not on my iPhone 4s. The computer is running Windows 7 without any problems. The 6 plus transfer did work before update of iOS to 9.  The 4s is still at iOS 8.  I have been told by senior Apple tech advisors on the phone that iOS 9 does not support the Windows transfer. I don't necessarily believe this because f what they have said as Apple techs are the least informed I have ever met in 15 years of using computers. I believe it simply because I've seen the change at just the time of the iOS 9 update and the fact that the 4s with iOS 8 does work.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-12-13T03:16:15+00:00

    I'm so glad I found your post today!  I did not want to delete all of my pictures.  I went to Control Panel and Troubleshooting for my iphone.  It is currently downloading all of my pictures from my iphones right now!

    THANK YOU!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-12-09T15:07:47+00:00

    My Iphone upload of pictures worked fine prior to latest 2 updates of Windows 10. Tried recommended procedure- didn't work. Tried to go to Apple Link provided - not found.  I Phone no longer is recognized by Windows 10!

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-12-03T12:21:08+00:00

    Can you please help me to download my iPhone pics to the photos album on my laptop. really struggling with this, I also cant see it connecting to my phone

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