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I don't want to update yet

I currently have Mojave and this question is actually about upgrading to Catalina.

I use some software that hasn't been approved to work with the newest MacOS. So I've been holding out on updating my relatively new MacBook Pro.

Problem is, I'm getting a new iPhone and I wanted to run a solid backup before I transfer over. When I hook my phone up, it says it needs an update.

Can I run a PARTIAL update to the MacOS? Just so I can connect my phone to run the backup?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 10, 2019 8:16 AM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2019 8:32 AM

It's prompting for an update to iTunes to work with the new phone. You don't have to update to Catalina. Just let iTunes install the update.

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