How do I find out what software it wants to update?

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How do I find out what software it wants to update?

I keep getting this message when I plug my phone into my iMac. My iMac is running macOS 10.14 and running very well. I don't want to update it at this point in time. What software is the phone asking for? Thanksy iphone

iMac 27″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 4, 2022 9:01 PM

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SravanKrA

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Dec 4, 2022 9:06 PM in response to Lillizzie44

You need to correctly Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support

These are the iOS options based on iPhone Model -->

iOS 16.1.2 —>
- Chipset A11 - 8 / 8 Plus / X
- Chipset A12 - XR / XS / XS Max
- Chipset A13 - SE (2020) / 11 / 11 Pro /11 Pro Max
- Chipset A14 - 12 Mini / 12 / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max
- Chipset A15 - SE (2022) / 13 Mini / 13 / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max
- Chipset A16 - 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max
iOS 15.7.1 —>
- Chipset A9 - 6S / 6S Plus /SE (1st Gen)
- Chipset A10 - 7 / 7 Plus
iOS 12.5.6 —>
- Chipset A7 - iPhone 5S
- Chipset A8 - iPhone 6/6 Plus
iOS 10.3.4 —>
- Chipset A6 - iPhone 5
iOS 10.3.3 —>
- Chipset A6 - iPhone 5C
iOS 9.3.6 —> iPhone 4S - Chipset A5
iOS 7.1.2 —> iPhone 4 - Chipset A4

Know how to...

Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)

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Lillizzie44 Author

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Dec 4, 2022 9:12 PM in response to SravanKrA

It's an iPhone 11Pro, running iOS 16.1.1

Previously I just plugged it into my Mac, synced it with iTunes and not had this box come up.

Is Chipset A13 the correct one? And what does that entail?

Thanks

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Niel

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Dec 5, 2022 2:49 PM in response to Lillizzie44

It's a driver patch, not an OS upgrade.

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Dec 4, 2022 9:18 PM in response to Lillizzie44

Your screenshot above mentions an update to your Mac......not to your iPhone.

You need to update the Mac before you will be able to connect the iPhone to the Mac to back up, update, etc.

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Lillizzie44 Author

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Dec 5, 2022 2:48 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Yes I'm aware of that - I'm just wanting to know exactly what it wants to update. Will it want to go from MacOS Mojave, to Catalina? or jump to the latest one??

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Lillizzie44 Author

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Dec 5, 2022 2:51 PM in response to Niel

Thank you!

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