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How to Sync iTunes Library from iMac (27inch Mid 2011) to iPhone 12?

How to Sync iTunes Library from iMac (27inch Mid 2011) to iPhone 12?

iPhone 12

Posted on Jun 2, 2021 6:13 AM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2021 12:07 PM

Sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using your computer - https://support.apple.com/HT201253


You'll need to be using the latest iTunes version and also your macOS upgraded to the latest it will run (High Sierra).

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Jun 4, 2021 7:54 AM in response to Limnos

Hi Limnos,

I had the latest versions of iTunes and High Sierra. What was happening was that when I connected my iPhone 12 to the Mac a box came up telling me that a download was required to recognise my iPhone. During this download it would abort. I tried this several times in the weeks before I submitted my question. So, after I received your reply I tried again. This time the download was successful, even though in the last few seconds a different message came up telling me that I would have to go to System Preferences and carry out some changes (the dialog box only stayed up for a few seconds so I didn't get the full detail). I thought this was odd and didn't carry out any changes.

Anyhow I restarted my Mac and my iPhone 12 was recognised by iTunes and was Synced successfully.

Thanks for the help

Jun 4, 2021 8:29 AM in response to bigtupper

Glad you got it working. I remember getting that iTunes upgrade to work can sometimes be tricky. Since neither High Sierra or iTunes are supported by Apple but Apple does tend to keep support going a bit longer for features that relate those system it's kind of a twilight zone when it comes to the upgrades and their working. Some people had to delete old iTunes altogether to get the upgrade to "take".

How to Sync iTunes Library from iMac (27inch Mid 2011) to iPhone 12?

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