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iOS 13 iPhone not compatible with iTunes on High Sierra?

iTunes is not recognizing my iPhone (iOS 13). I have an Early 2011 MacBook Pro and the highest version it can update to is High Sierra. So is High Sierra not compatible with iOS 13?

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 4, 2019 2:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 12, 2019 12:08 PM

For iOS 12 or later you need iTunes 12.8.0.150 or better running on OS X 10.11.4 or better. See How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support if required. iOS 13 likely requires iTunes 12.8.2.3 or better.


Assuming a suitable version of iTunes is in place then in Finder use the menu item Go > Go to Folder..., copy the following text, paste it into the dialog box and press enter:


/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework/Versions/Current/Resources


Unlock your device and connect it to USB. Double click on MobileDeviceUpdater in the folder that has opened. It should notify you of a software update. Install it and iTunes should hopefully recognize your device.


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iOS 13 iPhone not compatible with iTunes on High Sierra?

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