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Have new iPhone 16 and trying to load data from the backup of my old iPhone X. Message says software update is required but when I try to update I get message saying software will not update.
iPhone 16, iOS 18
Unfortunately that's the latest software an early 2009 iMac will run.
You need a late 2009 iMac to run Sierra.
Otherworld Computing and DV Warehouse are both good places to find refurbished Macs at a good deal.
Upgrading to Sierra - Apple Community
helps you identify which Macs can run Sierra and later.
imac (early 2009) version 10.11.6, OS X El Capitan
