Cydia Impactor Not Finding Device: Troubleshooting Solutions

Are you experiencing issues with Cydia Impactor not finding your device? This article provides a step-by-step guide to help you troubleshoot and resolve the problem.

Step 1: Check for Updates

The first step is to check if your Cydia Impactor software is up-to-date. To do this, open Cydia Impactor, click on the 'Impactor' tab, and select 'Check for Update' from the drop-down list. This will download any available updates and prompt you to install them.

Step 2: Run in Compatibility Mode

If updating Cydia Impactor doesn't resolve the issue, try running it in compatibility mode. Right-click on the Cydia Impactor executable file, select 'Properties,' and then click on the 'Compatibility' tab. Check the box next to 'Run this program in compatibility mode for' and select Windows 8 or Windows 7 from the drop-down list.

Step 3: Create a New Windows Account

Some users have reported success by creating a new Windows account and using it to run Cydia Impactor. To do this, press the Windows + I keys to open Settings, navigate to Accounts > Family & other users, and click 'Add someone else to this PC' under the Other users section.

Additional Troubleshooting Steps

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, you can try uninstalling Cydia Impactor from your device and re-downloading it from the official website. Alternatively, you can try checking for updates on the installed software.

Cydia Impactor is a powerful tool used to install IPA files on iOS and APK files on Android. However, some users have reported issues with the software not finding their devices. By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to resolve the problem and get Cydia Impactor working properly again.

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