This is with the purpose of recognizing an iPhone 8.
I have rebooted several times as well as checked my network, hotspot off on the phone, and started in safe mod. The problem still persists. What do I do?
It is an older MacBook Pro (October 2011) with the highest OS being High Sierra. That could be the problem but wanted to throw some feelers out there and see if there was a potential solution other than a new computer.
MacBook Pro 13″
If you refer to -> Related Article: If your Mac says that a software update is required to connect to iPhone or iPad
You may need to update the software on your Mac in order for it to recognise your iOS device.
Click Install to download and install the software so your Mac can update or sync your iOS device.
It is just a small patch for macOS.
You won't notice that update by the way, it only lasted 5 minutes or so.
The Mac remains 10.13.6 and the iPhone remains iOS you running on the iPhone 8.
If you refer to -> Related Article: If your Mac says that a software update is required to connect to iPhone or iPad
You may need to update the software on your Mac in order for it to recognise your iOS device.
Click Install to download and install the software so your Mac can update or sync your iOS device.
It is just a small patch for macOS.
You won't notice that update by the way, it only lasted 5 minutes or so.
The Mac remains 10.13.6 and the iPhone remains iOS you running on the iPhone 8.
See the following Apple articles:
Check the status of your network on Mac
Check the status of your network on Mac - Apple Support
You need to have a good Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
Turn Off VPN, see -> Change VPN settings on Mac
Change VPN settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)
Make sure you don't have a firewall enabled: Change Firewall settings on Mac – Apple Support (UK)
If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi
If your Mac isn't connecting to the internet over Wi-Fi - Apple Support
If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services
If you can't connect to the App Store, iTunes Store, or other Apple services - Apple Support
👉 If you tried all of the above steps and you still can’t connect, contact Apple Support.
Once I click install it says, "Cannot download software because of a network error." This is and was the original problem.
Software update says network issue so it will not update.
