I just tried to back up my iPhone to my iMac but received a message that I needed to update my software. Though the message did not indicate whether it is the phone or the computer whose software needs to be updated, it probably is the computer. My question:
How do I determine what is being updated--the OS, an application, etc.?
The "Related Article" If you see "Software update is required to connect to your iOS device" on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support provides your answer, but I can confirm with personal experience that the only component which is updated is the software the macOS uses to communicate (connect) with the iOS software.
The "Related Article" If you see "Software update is required to connect to your iOS device" on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support provides your answer, but I can confirm with personal experience that the only component which is updated is the software the macOS uses to communicate (connect) with the iOS software.
As explained in the Related Article…
"When you connect your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a Mac with macOS
10.11 or later, you might need to update the software on your Mac in
order for it to recognize your iOS device.".
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How do I determine what is being updated--the OS, an application, etc.?
