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Is iOS 16 compatible with Mac OS 12?

I have an iPhone running iOS 16.1.1 and just upgraded my iMac to OS 12.6.3 (Monterey). When I tried connecting my phone to the iMac, I got an error message on my computer saying that a software update was required to connect to my phone. Do I need to upgrade all the way to OS 13, Ventura??

iPhone 13, 16

Posted on Feb 1, 2023 1:33 PM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2023 1:58 PM

Yes, it's compatible. It is not an error message, it's an update for Monterey so they work together. Allow the update.

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Is iOS 16 compatible with Mac OS 12?

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