iPad on the Boat

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Start/Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS)

Symptoms If an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is not recognized in iTunes on Windows, the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) may need to be restarted. Alternatively, you may see the following error when connecting your device: "This iPod cannot be used because the Apple Mobile Device Service is not started."