Failed to create Documents directory: device socket io failed

[finnaw8-cmyk]

Describe the issue

I have my iphone SE 3rd gen running IOS 26.3 plugged into my PC.
Every time i attempt to install Livecontainer and Sidestore (I have not attempted any other) i get the same error everytime during the 'Place Pairing File' phase of the operation.

Error message

Failed to create Documents directory: device socket io failed

Computer OS

Windows 11

iloader version

v2.0.9

What distribution of iloader did you download?

.msi (Windows)

Please certify that if you use Windows, you have iTunes or Apple Mobile Devices installed, or if you use Linux, you have usbmuxd installed.

• I certify the above is true

iOS Version

26.3

Phone model

Iphone SE 3rd Gen

Please certify the following about your iPhone/iPad:

• My phone is in developer mode
• My phone has a passcode set
• My phone is connected to my computer over USB

Do you have a paid or free developer account?

Free

Two-factor auth (2FA) type

Trusted Device

[nab138]

Do you happen to be running a developer beta of 26.3? If so, this is a bug with that version of iOS and there is nothing iloader can do. Update to the stable iOS 26.3 and it will go away