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Software update is require to connect to your iOS device

I'm trying to backup my iPhone, but this message pops up, 'software update is required to connect to your iOS device'. BigSur is the latest version, but has problems. I'm running Mojave and don't want to upgrade to a buggy Catalina/ BigSur. Is there any workaround available for this issue.

Thanks.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 23, 2021 10:44 AM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2021 10:49 AM

Is it possible the Update in question is to iTunes and not a macOS upgrade


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


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Software update is require to connect to your iOS device

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