How to fix iTunes error 1667 on iPhone

Most people transfer their files from iPhone to PC/Mac as a backup practice in case they are lost due to some obvious reasons. To do this, they have to connect the iPhone to the PC/Mac via a lightning cable. Many iPhone users encounter error 1667 when trying to connect their iPhone to their computer to sync files between them. There are quite potential reasons behind this error, which could be an internal fault in your computer or iPhone, damaged or broken lightning cable, outdated iTunes app for syncing files, antivirus software creating issues, not updating your computer’s operating system, etc.

In this post, we will explain you how to fix this error easily and effectively using the below-given solutions.

Initial Fix

1. Restart your iPhone and computer. These things usually happen due to software glitches in the system or device.
2. Update your computer's operating system. Make sure your Windows or macOS is up to date, as outdated versions can cause many errors, including the ones mentioned above in this article.
3. Also check the internet connection on your iPhone and computer.
4. Do you have any strong antivirus software installed on your computer? Yes? This may then view your iPhone as a potential risk and disable it from connecting, causing the error. So temporarily disable the antivirus software on your computer and see if that helps.
5. To make sure that the iPhone itself is not causing this error, you must try to connect the iPhone to any other computer that is in perfect working order.

Solution 1 – Clear Space on iPhone

When you try to connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes, it will first check if there are any updates and if there is no space left to update the iPhone with the latest update, the error will be thrown immediately.

Therefore, we advise our users to try to delete any unnecessary files taking up space. If you can't, transfer these files to another device or back them up via iCloud. Upgrade your iCloud account capacity to back up more files.

When there is enough space on your iPhone, try connecting to PC/Mac via iTunes again without any errors.

Solution 2 – Check Lightning Cable and Port

Generally, these errors occur on any system when you try to connect your iPhone to PC/Mac due to Lightning cable or port issues.

First of all, we recommend that you check if the lightning conductor used for connection is damaged in any way or if it is broken. If so, try replacing it with a new lightning conductor. Make sure you get it from an Apple authorized store to avoid getting a third-party duplicate. Also, make sure the computer port into which the lightning cable is plugged is functioning properly.

Solution 3 – Update your iPhone and iTunes Apps

Step 1: Open Microsoft Store on your system by pressing the Windows key and typing Microsoft Store Microsoft Store.

Step 2: Now select the Microsoft Store app from the search results as shown below.

Step 3: Once the app opens, type iTunes in the search bar at the top.

Step 4: Select the iTunes application from the drop-down results.

Step 5: This will open the iTunes page.

Step 6: If Update is displayed, click it to start the update.

Step 7: Otherwise it will just say "Open", which means it is the latest version.

NOTE: If you have problems using the Microsoft Store app on your Windows system, you can download iTunes from the Apple website.

Step 8: To update iTunes on Mac, first open the iTunes application.

Step 9: Then go to "Help" and click on Check for Updates from the drop-down list.

Step 10: After that, follow the necessary instructions on the screen.

Step 11: After updating the iTunes app, it is now time to update the iPhone iOS as well.

Step 12: To do this, go to the Settings page and click on General.

Step 13: Then navigate to Software Update and wait for it to load.

Step 14: If any available updates are displayed, click Download and Install.

Solution 4 – Factory Reset iPhone

When there are some stubborn corrupt files that are difficult to detect, it is best to factory reset iPhone to clear this error.

Step 1: To do this, you need to go to the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down and then you may need to select General Settings by clicking on it.

Step 3: Now navigate to the Transfer or Reset iPhone option at the bottom.

Step 4: After this, click on Remove all content and settings.

# #Step 5: Click

Continue the options at the bottom.

# Step 6: Now follow the on-screen instructions to complete the hard reset process.

Step 7: Once completed, try to start your iPhone and you will feel like you are using your iPhone for the first time.

Step 8: Try connecting your iPhone to your computer and see if an error occurs.

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