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Software update required to connect to iphone

I've tried this several times and got the same thing every time. Any help would be appreciated.

iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Oct 23, 2022 10:31 AM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2022 10:43 AM

That’s an update to your Mac that is required for the phone to connect.

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


I would try restarting the Mac, connect the phone again and see if that helps.


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Oct 23, 2022 10:42 AM in response to Boggie0313

Without knowing what you are trying to download, I can only recommend that your check with the administrators of that software/app/whatever and ask what the requirements are. Hopefully they can help.


If you need help updating the iOS of your iPhone, please see the link below.

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If none of this is helpful, please come back and provide more detail. Are you trying to update software on your iPhone or iMac? Which models/versions? Are you trying to download an app? To your iPhone or iMac?

Software update required to connect to iphone

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