ZBrush iPad GoZ Device Not Found or Transfer Fails
Workaround available iPad, Windows, macOS Updated November 14, 2026Based on 2 user reportsHow we research
Quick answer
Keep the iPad Import > GoZ screen open, put both devices on the same router, refresh the device list in desktop ZBrush and turn off VPN or antivirus blocking.
Most likely fix: Fix device detection
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Fix device detection
- Use ZBrush 2025 or later on desktop
- Put iPad and computer on the same local network (same router if the desktop is on Ethernet)
- Open Import on the iPad, then press refresh in desktop ZBrush
- Disable VPN or antivirus temporarily
Did this fix it?2. Fix failed transfers
- Do not close screens or switch apps during sending
- Turn off the ZBrush screen saver
- Free up storage on both devices; large files take longer
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
The iPad does not appear in desktop ZBrush, or a project transfer stalls or fails.
Why it happens
- Devices on different networks, Wi-Fi extender or second router
- VPN or antivirus blocking the connection
- ZBrush older than 2025
- Screen saver, app switching or low storage during transfer
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