Everytime I connect my iPhone to iTunes on my computer it says "This iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started"

I have the latest iTunes (7.5) and am on firmware 1.1.2 of the iPhone.Can anyone help?

Originally Posted by Cow Moolester

Everytime I connect my iPhone to iTunes on my computer it says "This iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started"

I have the latest iTunes (7.5) and am on firmware 1.1.2 of the iPhone.Can anyone help?

hmmm...start the service
(hint:google)

Originally Posted by Cow Moolester

Everytime I connect my iPhone to iTunes on my computer it says "This iPhone cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device service is not started"

I have the latest iTunes (7.5) and am on firmware 1.1.2 of the iPhone.Can anyone help?

I am having a similar problem. I have a 1.1.2 Unlocked, using Next Sim. Everything works on it perfect. The only problem i am having is when i try to sync using itunes, itunes freezes. I have uninstalled and reinstalled itunes four times. I used the "Google Search" I also used search on this Forum. So if your only advice is to search some more you are not really helping me or the guy who started this post.

Thanks in advance to all that come on this forum to help noobs like myself.
-J

Found the solution. I hope some one else will benefit from this post.

Mac OS X

Delete the following files:

* /System/Library/Extensions/AppleMobileDevice.kext
* /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/DeviceLink.framework
* /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework
* /Library/Receipts/AppleMobileDeviceSupport.pkg

then re-installing the latest version of iTunes.

Windows XP

* Quit iTunes and disconnect the iPhone
* Go to the Start menu, thenthe Control Panel and open Administrative Tools, then Services.
* Select “Apple Mobile Device” then “Stop the service.”
* After it is stopped, click “Start the service.”
* Connect the iPhone again, launch iTunes and check for recognition.

Windows Vista

* Quit iTunes and disconnect the iPhone
* Go to “Start,” then search for “Services”
* In Programs, click “Services”.
* Select “Apple Mobile Device” then “Stop the service.”
* After it is stopped, click “Start the service.”
* Connect the iPhone again, launch iTunes and check for recognition.

-J