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iPad plugged into mac "A software update is required to connect to iPad" update on computer? is this ok?

I had my iPad plugged into my Mac - was doing an update on iPad and a message popped up "A software update is require to connect to iPad" on my Mac. Is this normal? I didn't do the update because WHAT is it updating? My MAC is up to date...? When I go to the Finder and click on my iPad it shows it updated to 14.2 and it looks fine?

DISREGARD THE MESSAGE?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 9:08 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 9:22 AM

The message is legitimate and to be anticipated. The most recent versions of iPadOS require, for installation on iPad, the most up to date versions of Finder and/or iTunes on Mac or PC.

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iPad plugged into mac "A software update is required to connect to iPad" update on computer? is this ok?

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