Why can't I see my iPhone in Windows Explorer?

danwiz · 12-01-08, 06:13 PM

The title says it all!! Anybody know the answer? Is it a problem with my computer, a problem with my iPhone or did Apple design it this way? If they designed it this way - WHY!?!?!

Running Windows XP-SP3.

By the way, iTunes recognizes the iPhone.

chrisfelice · 12-01-08, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by danwiz

The title says it all!! Anybody know the answer? Is it a problem with my computer, a problem with my iPhone or did Apple design it this way? If they designed it this way - WHY!?!?!

Running Windows XP-SP3.

By the way, iTunes recognizes the iPhone.

Not 100%, but is your iPod set to be used as a drive? I "think" that's the only way that a PC will see it...

danwiz · 12-02-08, 04:33 AM

I don't know, how do I do that, or check that or whatever?

Brian Shannon · 12-02-08, 07:39 AM

I will check this tonight and post back but I would not lay the blame on Apple. It is after all a Microsoft OS you are talking about.

jdodd · 12-02-08, 10:56 AM

iPhone is different from an iPod in that it cannot be set to be used as a drive when you plug it in. At least, that's been my experience.

Superman07 · 12-02-08, 11:19 AM

^ What he said. Apparently it was designed this way.

Brian Shannon · 12-03-08, 07:38 AM

The iPhone does show up in windows explorer and the only folder visible is the photos folder.

12-01-08, 06:13 PM	#1
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danwiz Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan Posts: 955	I don't know, how do I do that, or check that or whatever? __________________ My Domain (Pictures of Japan) My DVD Collection (DVD Profiler)

12-02-08, 07:39 AM	#4
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12-02-08, 11:19 AM	#6
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12-03-08, 07:38 AM	#7
Brian Shannon DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: USA Posts: 10,568	The iPhone does show up in windows explorer and the only folder visible is the photos folder. __________________ My home theater: http://gallery.avsforum.com/showgall...=500&password=

12-02-08, 10:56 AM	#5
jdodd DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,034	iPhone is different from an iPod in that it cannot be set to be used as a drive when you plug it in. At least, that's been my experience.