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mac os and usb

my mac is up to date but everytime i try to plu in my phone through usb it says update mac os

MacBook Air

Posted on Sep 23, 2022 8:10 AM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2022 12:05 PM

dannyasaur wrote:

my mac is up to date but everytime i try to plu in my phone through usb it says update mac os


There’s an update sometimes required to Finder (newer macOS) and to iTunes (older macOS) required for newer devices.


This is an update to iTunes or Finder, and not a more familiar update to macOS.


If that update is not getting downloaded, boot into Safe Mode and try connecting the iPhone again, and which should trigger and apply the update.


Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


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Sep 23, 2022 12:05 PM in response to dannyasaur

dannyasaur wrote:

my mac is up to date but everytime i try to plu in my phone through usb it says update mac os


There’s an update sometimes required to Finder (newer macOS) and to iTunes (older macOS) required for newer devices.


This is an update to iTunes or Finder, and not a more familiar update to macOS.


If that update is not getting downloaded, boot into Safe Mode and try connecting the iPhone again, and which should trigger and apply the update.


Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


mac os and usb

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