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Unable to connect a new iPad with an iMac

Good evening, I’m looking for some help I have a new iPad and iPad t won’t connect to Mac as software needs updated but no update is available


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 21, 2024 9:24 AM

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Dec 21, 2024 9:57 AM in response to RachaelGauld

a new ipad would require


System

Require­ments

  • Apple Account (required for some features)
  • Internet access10


Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:

  • macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
  • macOS High Sierra 10.13 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.9 or later
  • Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from



if your mac is too old to support thaose requirements

you need to get a new mac which do support the requirements


Unable to connect a new iPad with an iMac

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