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What software update is needed to connect to iPhone 7?

Today, when I tried syncing my iPhone and iPad, I got a prompt to update software.

But every time I told it to install, this error appears:

It doesn't say if my Mac needs it or my devices, but there was a MacOS 10.13.6 update waiting, so I installed it.

As for the update in the dialog failing, it seems to be saying the update Apple is demanding I install to sync my devices is not on the update server. It happened before and after the 10.13.6 update and with both my phone and my iPad. iTunes doesn't even see them.

Now what?

Thanks. Rob

iMac, macOS High Sierra (10.13), 2.TB SSD, 32 GB RAM

Posted on Jul 9, 2018 8:18 PM

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rcpfaff Author

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Jul 10, 2018 12:56 PM in response to Tim Hollister

Tim-

Nice to know it's not just me. I am also currently uploading a report to Apple's Feedback Assistant, complete with screenshots of the dialog boxes.

Here's hoping!

Rob

Jul 12, 2018 5:50 AM in response to rcpfaff

Rob,

I starting getting the same message today - my ipad is on ios 12 public beta 2 so I thought that was reason.

Tracy

Jul 13, 2018 1:03 AM in response to strathamnh

currently this is the only fix until apple does their job right

https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/fix-software-update-is-required-connect-your- iphone-warning-your-mac-0185898/

rcpfaff Author

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Jul 13, 2018 5:13 AM in response to itwasntme12345678

I'm traveling to a conference today. As soon as I get some down time, I'll try this.

Thanks!

Rob

andwat83

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Aug 8, 2018 11:45 AM in response to rcpfaff

Im running macOS 10.13.6 and iOS and iOS 11.4.1 and im still getting this issue when I connect via usb to my MacBook Air. Any clues anybody, its getting annoying.

regards

Andy

KiltedTim

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Aug 8, 2018 11:47 AM in response to andwat83

You need to update iTunes to the current version. If you have problems doing it through the app store, download it directly to your Mac from iTunes.com and install it from there.

andwat83

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Aug 8, 2018 2:20 PM in response to KiltedTim

They are the current versions

Oct 25, 2018 1:00 AM in response to rcpfaff

I have the Same Problem with issue? sometimes all functionally sometimes problem with this issue, I have my devices updated, but this problem never gone!

Any Idea?

dobsyyy

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Dec 13, 2018 5:34 AM in response to rcpfaff

Hey guys, it's been 5 months and now I still get the same issue and I don't know how to resolve it.

JFP001

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Dec 27, 2018 7:05 AM in response to rcpfaff

I still can't connect my iPad to my mac without it cutting in and out of sync. I can't download the software either. Please help with practice solutions? Thanks...

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What software update is needed to connect to iPhone 7?