What version does it want to install? It doesn't say.

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What version does it want to install? It doesn't say.

should I update my iMAC to communicate with my phone? It requires a software update, but doesn't say what it will be. I'm wary of a new buggy update.

Thanks, Connie

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 24, 2020 4:10 PM

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Allan Jones

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Dec 24, 2020 5:22 PM in response to connie1

See:

If you see "Software update is required to connect to your iOS device" on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

It only patches iTunes. I have applied it to an iMac running Mojave and a MacBook Pro running High Sierra with no change in macOS and zero ill effects. I can use iTunes to manage, and back up our iPads running iPadOS 14 just like we always have.

Download and install time is short

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den.thed

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Dec 24, 2020 4:19 PM in response to connie1

Yes, it is not a major macOS update,. It is just a small Helper update that is required to allow the iMac and iPhone to communicate.

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What version does it want to install? It doesn't say.

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