connect iPhone to M2 Air without upgrade to Sequoia

There seem to be multiple problems with Sequoia at the moment but I can't connect my iPhone to my M2 air unless I upgrade, is there a workaround?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Dec 8, 2024 2:15 AM

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Dec 8, 2024 3:55 AM in response to Peter Thomas

Is your iPhone old and cannot upgrade Anymore? If the iPhone is not too old you might want to consider upgrading


If this is not possible you might want to give this as feedback to apple so that they can look into it. Please do so using this form Product Feedback - Apple


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Dec 8, 2024 6:59 AM in response to Peter Thomas

Are you seeing a notification that "A software update is required to connect to iPhone"?

If so, that is not a requirement that you upgrade the Mac to a new macOS. It's simply a request to allow a small communication update to happen. It's a quick and easy update for your current macOS version. You should allow it.


If your Mac says that a software update is required to connect to iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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