This is only for advanced users. The standard iTunes method is recommended for 99% of users.
If you don’t want iTunes, you can extract the drivers: iphone windows driver
When the driver works correctly, your iPhone will appear under with an Apple icon, and you’ll be able to copy photos, sync with iTunes, and charge reliably. This is only for advanced users
This is the most stable and automatically updated method for modern Windows systems. Open the on your PC. Search for and install iTunes or the Apple Devices app. Restart your computer . This is the most stable and automatically updated
The Apple Mobile Device USB Driver is a specific driver designed for Windows that enables communication with iPhones, iPads, and iPods when plugged in via USB or USB-C cables. When the driver is missing or outdated, your PC may charge the phone but fail to list it as a storage device or detect it in iTunes/Apple Devices.