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iPhone AutoPlay not working on Windows 10? Here’s what to do

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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The Windows 10 AutoPlay feature lets you play multimedia automatically, but manyWindows 10users reported that iPhone AutoPlay is not working.

According to users, even the AutoPlay window doesn’t come up even though you may occasionally hear the sound acknowledging that you have plugged in youriPhone.

So, how do you restore your iPhone’s AutoPlay feature for Windows 10 machines?

What to do if iPhone is not listed in AutoPlay devices?

1. Reset Windows 10 AutoPlay settings back to default

If iPhone AutoPlay is not working, try the above procedure.Now test if your AutoPlay starts when you connect your iPhone.

You can’t open Control Panel? Take a look at thisstep-by-step guideto find a solution.

You may also opt to alter your AutoPlay settings via the Settings app:

2. Modify the registry

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00[HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer] “NoDriveTypeAutoRun”=dword:00000091[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer]“NoDriveTypeAutoRun”=-

In some instances, iPhone AutoPlay is not working due to your registry setting. You should hence run a text file to amend the troublesome registry entries.

Then, just reconnect your iPhone and retry the AutoPlay feature.

3. Run the ShellHWDetection command

The ShellHWDetection command helps manage the Shell Hardware Detection, a service that provides notifications for Windows 10 AutoPlay.

If iPhone AutoPlay is not working, perhaps this service is the problem, so complete the above procedure.

4. Turn AutoPlay off then back on

5. Update your drivers

Outdated drivers can cause problems with AutoPlay. As a reminder, you should always make sure that yourPC’s drivers are properly updated.

Not only should this keep your computer in good working condition, but it also has an impact on all functions and apps, including AutoPlay.

Then, don’t forget to perform a simple restart for the changes to take effect. Besides that, keep in mind that this is your chance to solve all driver-related issues.

Moreover, you can automatically search for drivers updates on your computer to check if any of your system drivers need an update. If yes, you should proceed with simple steps in order to get the latest drivers.

Thus if you need a helping hand regarding the update process for your drivers, you can find somebest driver update softwareto streamline the method even more.

If iPhone AutoPlay is not working, try to disable the AutoPlay feature temporarily, as described above.

6. Run Windows 10 hardware/devices troubleshooter

Running your computer’s hardware and devices troubleshooter may help if iPhone AutoPlay is not working. Now check if the problem is resolved.

If the Troubleshooter stops before completing the process, fix it with the help of thiscomplete guide.

7. Reinstall the driver

In case the driver update doesn’t help, try reinstalling your Apple iPhone driver.

8. Disconnect other USB devices

Can you try to disconnect all other USB devices before reconnecting your iPhone? Though rather odd, this solution sometimes works.

If iPhone AutoPlay is not working on your PC, be sure to try all of our solutions, and let us know in the comments section if we managed to solve your problem.

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iPhone AutoPlay not working on Windows 10? Here’s what to do#

What to do if iPhone is not listed in AutoPlay devices?#

1. Reset Windows 10 AutoPlay settings back to default#

2. Modify the registry#

3. Run the ShellHWDetection command#

4. Turn AutoPlay off then back on#

5. Update your drivers#

6. Run Windows 10 hardware/devices troubleshooter#

7. Reinstall the driver#

8. Disconnect other USB devices#