Error Code 52 (iPhone to Windows Laptop Connection using a USB)

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In this article you’ll find solutions to fix error code 52 which occurs while connecting your iPhone 5 device to a Windows laptop using a USB cable.

 

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Make sure iTunes Software is Installed

Have you checked if the iTunes software is properly installed on your system? It is wise to reinstall it as sometimes corrupted installation causes such errors.

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

  1. Press Windows Key + C.
  2. The Charms Bar will open.
  3. Click the Settings icon.
  4. Click Control Panel.
  5. Click Programs icon, and then Programs and Features.
  6. Is there any program entry of iTunes software?
  • If no, download a fresh setup here and install the program. After successful installation, restart your machine.
  • If it is already installed, right-click the program entry, select Uninstall. Follow the wizard, reboot the laptop and then reinstall it again.

For Earlier Versions of Windows:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Type “Uninstall a program” in the Search Box.
  3. Press ENTER.
  4. Refer Steps # 6 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.

Delete Upper & Lower Filters

Upper and Lower filters are the strings in your Windows Registry. In order to avoid error 52 when connecting iPhone 5 to Windows laptop through USB, delete the upper and lower filters.

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

  1. Press the Windows Key.
  2. Type “RegEdit” in the Search Box.
  3. Click the Apps icon.
  4. Open that from the Search Results.
  5. Registry Editor will open.
  6. Locate the following Registry path:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}
  7. Right-click a string called “UpperFilters” and select Delete option from the context menu. Click OK in the new confirmation pop up.
  8. Locate the following Registry path:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}
  9. Right-click a string called “LowerFilters” and select Delete option from the context menu. Click OK in the new confirmation pop up.
  10. Exit Registry Editor window. Reboot your laptop.

For Earlier Versions of Windows:

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Select Run.
  3. Type “RegEdit” in the Open textbox.
  4. Press ENTER.
  5. Refer Steps # 6-9 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.

Uninstall and Reinstall the Drivers

Sometimes a problem with the driver causes your laptop to display an error. Uninstall the driver, unplug iTunes device, reinstall the driver and then reboot your machine. This may prevent reoccurrence of the error.

For Windows 8.1/ 8:

  1. Press Windows Key + X.
  2. Click Device Manager.
  3. Expand the top root.
  4. Locate and right-click the iTunes device displayed in the left panel.
  5. Select Properties.
  6. Click the Driver tab, and then Uninstall button.
  7. Disconnect your iTunes device.
  8. Complete the removal wizard, and then reboot the laptop.
  9. After your laptop turns on, refer Steps # 1-3.
  10. Right-click the top node, select Scan for hardware changes.
  11. Once again you’ll have to reboot the laptop in order to complete the installation process.

For Earlier Versions of Windows:

  1. Click Start.
  2. Type “Device Manager” in the Search Box.
  3. Press ENTER.
  4. Refer Steps # 3-8 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.
  5. Repeat Steps # 1-3 given above for earlier versions.
  6. Refer Steps # 10-11 from Windows 8.1/ 8 user’s paragraph.