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Apple USB tethering is not working on my WINDOWS11 ARM64 build

Anonymous
2025-06-05T04:58:00+00:00

Hello,

USB tethering is not working with my Iphone 16pro. when i connected it to my x86 laptop, there is no problem. Could you please check if there is any compatibility issue on ARM64 windows 11?

I installed iTunes by downloading it from the apple site and apple mobile USB composite device and Apple mobile device USB device are detacted & installed in Universal serial bus devices of device manager. but i coulnd't find Apple mobile device ethernet adapter in network adapter of Device manager and it's the reason why i am facing the issue.

Edition Windows 11 Enterprise

Version 24H2

Installed on ‎5/‎30/‎2025

OS build 26100.4061

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0

Processor Snapdragon(R) X Elite - X1E80100 - Qualcomm(R) Oryon(TM) CPU 3.42 GHz

Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.6 GB usable)

System type 64-bit operating system, ARM-based processor

Pen and touch Touch support with 10 touch points

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Connect Phone and PC

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-06-05T05:51:49+00:00

    Hi! I'm Richard, an Independent Advisor just like you. I'm here and ready to help you today!

    Your Windows 11 ARM64 device detects your iPhone and related Apple USB devices, but the "Apple Mobile Device Ethernet Adapter" is missing, which is essential for USB tethering. This is likely due to driver compatibility issues, as many Apple drivers are optimized for x86/x64 architecture and may not fully support ARM64.

    Possible solutions include

    1. Using Wi-Fi Hotspot or Bluetooth tethering as alternatives.
    2. Ensuring Windows and iTunes are fully updated.
    3. Manually updating or reinstalling drivers in Device Manager, if the Ethernet adapter becomes available.
    4. Monitoring for official driver updates from Apple or Microsoft that improve ARM64 support.

    Currently, USB tethering on ARM64 Windows devices can be limited, and using alternative methods might be the most practical workaround.

    Hope this helps!

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-05T05:07:14+00:00

    below is status of device manager after connecting my iPhone which enables USB tethering.

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