Minimum MacOS Requirement for iOS

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Minimum MacOS Requirement for iOS

Long after having updated my iPhone 6s to iOS 13.3, I discovered that it was no longer recognized by my Mac Pro running Yosemite (10.10), so I couldn't back it up nor even charge the phone. I eventually found out that iOS13.3 required at least El Capitan OS 11 and its corresponding iTunes version. There are no warnings or notices from Apple about that; you just have to discover it and scramble for a solution. I have since updated to El Capitan & everything syncs fine.

I realize that I'm on the tip-edge of ancient technology here where things are going to no longer work with what I have. However, my question is does anyone know of a list somewhere that shows what MacOS is required for each iOS? All I've managed to find so far is a listing of minimum MacOS versions matched up against iPhone models (but not iOS versions).

I'd like to update to iOS 13.5.1, but I don't want to run into this surprise again.

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2008 Mac Pro

Mac OS 10.11.6 (the highest OS this machine officially supports)

iPhone 6s

iOS 13.3

Mac Pro

Posted on Jul 5, 2020 10:15 AM

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green500

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Jul 9, 2020 7:39 AM in response to MyKidsDad

Hello MyKidsDad.

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you want to know if you can update your iPhone to iOS 13.5.1, so that you can update and sync your iPhone with your Mac. We’re happy to help.

Please use the steps in the section titled “Update your device using your computer” here: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If your iPhone isn’t charging, we recommend the steps here: If your iPhone or iPod touch won't charge - Apple Support

If your iPhone isn’t recognized by your Mac, please try the steps here: If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.

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MyKidsDad Author

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Jul 9, 2020 5:28 PM in response to green500

Thanks, but I am aware of how to upgrade; I’m looking to know if there’s a list of MacOS requirements per iOS release so I can prevent being stuck with being unable to backup my phone to my computer. (I’m not interested in buying more iCloud storage, btw, until I absolutely have to due to lack of compatibility with my current hardware).

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