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what update does my mac need to backup ipad and iphone

What update does my mac need to backup my iphone and ipad

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 16, 2021 9:21 AM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2021 9:33 AM

Normally a small iTunes update is required if you are getting the message shown in the support document you came from.

Just accept the update to have your iPhone and iPad recognized and be able to be backed up.

That update notification will not update your macOS version if that is what you are worried about.

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