Alas, if your trusty iPhone doth not make merry with thy computer, fret not, for thou art not alone in this vexing quandary. Many a soul doth face this frustrating conundrum. Yet fear not, for there exist simple solutions to this plight when thine iPhone doth spurn connection with a PC or Mac. Verily, it may be a simple matter as a cable gone awry, a driver in distress, or a troublesome instance of iTunes.
Should thy iTunes or computer decline to acknowledge thy iPhone or iPad, or if thou art plagued by the dreaded "0xE" or "unknown" error, the troubadours who follow shall impart upon thee wisdom to vanquish this most grievous issue.
1. Embrace yon Computer with Trust
When first yon iPhone communes with a computer, a security plea doth arise: "Trust This Computer." To grant permission, select Trust upon thy iPhone.
Behold! This act shall allow iOS to grant leave to the trusted computer, permitting the sync and access of data upon thy iPhone. Should thou miss this plea, unplug thine iPhone and plug it once more.
2. Behold the Lightning Cable
A fractured or frayed Lightning cable may provoke connection woes, leading thine iPhone to shun the computer. Verify if yon iPhone doth charge when linked to thy computer or another source, such as a wall outlet. Should it not, the fault lies with the cable.
In such a case, seek a fresh cable, such as an MFi-certified Lightning cable, or perhaps borrow a cable from a comrade to discern if thine own is indeed faulty.
3. Examine the Lightning Port for Debris
Accumulation of dust and lint within the iPhone’s charging port over time may obstruct electrical signals. Employ a toothpick or the SIM ejector tool accompanying thy iPhone to expel any detritus from the Lightning port, thus mending the "This Accessory May Not Be Supported" error.
4. Endeavor a Different USB Port
Should the cable prove blameless, the port may be suspect. Attempt linking thine iPhone through another USB-A or USB-C port with a cable thou knowest to be true, to reveal if thy computer harbors a faulty port.
5. Reawaken Your Devices
A resplendent reboot doth cleanse the memory and rekindle the operating system, banishing temporary gremlins. Restarting thy iPhone is a task most simple; even if the buttons be dormant, journey hence to Settings > General > Shut Down.
To rouse a Windows PC from slumber, click Start > Power > Restart. In contrast, to quell or power down thy Mac, click the Apple menu and select Restart or Shut Down.
6. Update or Resurrect iTunes
Should the iOS version upon thy iPhone find discord with thine installed iTunes version, then revivify iTunes upon thy Windows PC, thus dispelling bugs and software discord. Click Help > Check for Updates in iTunes to seek out a fresher edition.
If this remedy faileth, uninstall all relating to iTunes, iCloud, and Bonjour in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, then procure anew iTunes from the Microsoft Store or Apple’s domain.
7. Update Thy Computer
Installation of all updates accessible in Start > Settings > Windows Update may quash bugs that obstruct thy iPhone from embracing thy PC.
To update thy Mac, embark upon System Settings (macOS Ventura and beyond) or System Preferences (macOS Monterey and elder) in the Apple menu, then select General > Software Update.
8. Rectify Driver Perils on Windows
Drivers, those ethereal components of software that orchestrate communication betwixt external devices and Windows, may falter or age, impairing iTunes from recognizing thy iPhone. This woe can be mended by reinstalling Apple’s Mobile Device USB driver.
Should you have downloaded iTunes from the Apple domain, the path to redemption is clear. Follow these steps to reinstall the Apple Mobile Device USB driver:
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