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run apple devices app on mac

apple made this restore software for windows to restore apple devices. i want to run this software on mac

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Sep 26, 2024 1:39 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2024 3:10 PM

Unless you have an Intel Mac and are running some Virtualization software, you can't.

You can just use the tools built into macOS. But, I'm not sure what it is you want to do.

There's this: Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or to iCloud - Apple Support (CA)

Or this: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support

This may be linked in the first one: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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Sep 26, 2024 3:10 PM in response to smidgeondutchrabbit

Unless you have an Intel Mac and are running some Virtualization software, you can't.

You can just use the tools built into macOS. But, I'm not sure what it is you want to do.

There's this: Back up and restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to your Mac or to iCloud - Apple Support (CA)

Or this: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support

This may be linked in the first one: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

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Sep 26, 2024 3:17 PM in response to smidgeondutchrabbit

What was known as iTunes on macOS and is still known as iTunes on Windows was reorganized on macOS a while back, and the part of iTunes that was used for restoring a device is part of Finder on macOS.

There is nothing additional to install onto macOS needed.

Follow the links in the reply above for how to use Finder to restore your iPhone or iPad.

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