I'm getting this message on my MacBook Pro after updating my iPhone 7 to iOS 12.1.2:
"A software update is required to connect to your iOS device. Would you like to download and install this update now?"
Does 'software update' mean updating my whole OS or something less involved? If I have to advance to Mojave (my laptop is mid-2010), then I'd wish they'd say this specifically.
Thanks.
Hi Sterling,
Thanks for your reply. I did / do understand that downloading the software is what's needed to let the laptop connect to the phone. The outstanding question for me is 'what' is this software? Is it just some kind of patch or small update OR is it actually going to advance my OS to the next version? If the latter, then this fix may end up causing other problems. Bottomline, would just appreciate a little more clarity and specificity from Apple on what they want me to put into my computer.
Thanks again for your response.
Hello Matthew Porter1,
Thank you for the additional information regarding your software question.
In this case, it will update macOS to the current version that will work with your Mac. For more information about updating, check out this article.
How to update the software on your Mac
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Have a great day!
Hello Matthew Porter1,
I understand that you are getting an error message on your Mac. I use my devices a lot and know how important it is to have everything working smoothly, and I'm here to help.
Here is a resource that can assist you:
If you are still having an issue after reviewing the article please let me know.
Have a great day!
"A software update is required to connect to your iOS device."
