Hello. I got a message on my 13" MacBook pro that I need to update my software to sync my iPhone 7(iOS 14.2). My MacBook Pro OS is High Sierra 10.13.6 What update do I need? Don't want to get Mojave OS because I'm afraid my old programs won't work.
iPhone 7 Plus
Good evening JSquadman,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you are seeing a prompt to update your macOS software to sync with your iPhone 7 running iOS 14.2.
If you want to sync your devices using a USB cable, then you may need to update the Mac.
You shouldn't have an issue with your older software if you upgrade to macOS Mojave 10.14.6.
macOS Catalina and the current macOS Big Sur require 64 bit applications and may not work with your older software.
Overview to syncing your Mac and your devices - macOS User Guide
Subscribe to iTunes Match - sync your iTunes library wirelessly with iTunes Match or Apple Music
How to get old versions of macOS
How to update the software on your Mac
If the issue persists, please reply to this thread and we'll do our best to help you!
Take care.
Good evening JSquadman,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like you are seeing a prompt to update your macOS software to sync with your iPhone 7 running iOS 14.2.
If you want to sync your devices using a USB cable, then you may need to update the Mac.
You shouldn't have an issue with your older software if you upgrade to macOS Mojave 10.14.6.
macOS Catalina and the current macOS Big Sur require 64 bit applications and may not work with your older software.
Overview to syncing your Mac and your devices - macOS User Guide
Subscribe to iTunes Match - sync your iTunes library wirelessly with iTunes Match or Apple Music
How to get old versions of macOS
How to update the software on your Mac
If the issue persists, please reply to this thread and we'll do our best to help you!
Take care.
Judy has missed the issue. This is the appropriate Apple article:
This was obviously written by Apple's Department of Obfuscation. The fact is the update is small and only patches iTunes in High Sierra and Mojave so that you can continue to use iTunes to back up, sync, and upgrade your iPhone. It WILL NOT change you macOS version.
I've done the patch on both my "mission-critical" Macs with no changes to the OS they were running or any ill effect. It is safe. All that is wrong is Apple's poor wording in the dialog box and the support article.
Thanx a lot Judysings and Allan. Very helpful.😊
Allan, since you said that Catalina and Big Sur require 64 bit, do you know if QuickTime Player 7 Pro version 7.6.6 runs 64bit? The latest QuickTime Player 10.4 that I have is weak and doesn’t have the A/V controls. The A/V controls are a deal breaker for me because I need to slow down video for PopLock and MJ dance rehearsal. —- Thanx. 🖖😎
Updating MacBook Pro software to sync with iPhone 7 OS 14.2
