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iOS 14 devices with macOS High Sierra 13.6?
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I am interested in this, too.
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Apparently there can be a problem and following could be a solution:
Quit iTunes. Launch this iTunes installer with iPhone plugged in:
A dialogue should appear similar to "Start download for compatibility with this iPhone"
Confirm. Continue until finished. Launch iTunes.
I didn't try it myself yet, but will.
Edit:
Apparently there can be a problem and following could be a solution:
Quit iTunes. Launch this iTunes installer with iPhone plugged in:
Download iTunes 12.8.3 for Mac - Apple Support
This update resolves an issue that may prevent iTunes from playing media to third-party AirPlay speakers. It also includes minor app and performance improvements.
support.apple.com
Confirm. Continue until finished. Launch iTunes.
I didn't try it myself yet, but will.
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Thanks.
There is possibly a way without reinstalling iTunes:
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There is possibly a way without reinstalling iTunes:
Apple Releases iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 With Home Screen Redesign, App Library, Compact UI, Translate App, Scribble Support, App Clips, and More
Thanks for this, really. I'm holding of on upgrading now. I'm pretty sure no one at Apple has cared about user experience/usability with some parts of iOS since they went on that skeuomorphic purge way back in 7.
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I'm on High Sierra and use iTunes 12.8.2.3 and when I plugged my device in to update to iOS 14 and launched iTunes it prompted me to install a small package then it relaunched iTunes and it asked if I wanted to update the device to iOS 14. Everything including backups works perfectly...
Whew, this sounds positive - for our iOS 14 devices!
I know we all are on borrowed-time with our ol' Macs limiting us with High Sierra.
I'm just trying to make it to second-gen Apple Silicon next year, and then upgrading to new MacBook Pro.
I know we all are on borrowed-time with our ol' Macs limiting us with High Sierra.
I'm just trying to make it to second-gen Apple Silicon next year, and then upgrading to new MacBook Pro.
As soon as I connected my iOS 14 iPhone to my macOS High Sierra, a small compatibility update popped up for installation.
Once I did that, I restarted iTunes and was able to sync/backup my iPhone! W00T!
Once I did that, I restarted iTunes and was able to sync/backup my iPhone! W00T!
Same here with iPad. No further compatibility update with iPhone.
I never use my MacBook Pro running macOS Mojave, but I plugged an iPad into it yesterday just to charge it. The iPad Pro 9.7" was already updated with iPadOS 14. As soon as I plugged in the USB I got a message saying that I needed to install newer software in order to use Mojave with the iPad. I ignored the message since I never use a Mac to update or backup my iPhone XR or my iPads opting to use iCloud instead. The Macs were always flaky at that anyway.
I got this too, but have to say the pop-up was far from clear what was being updated (High Sierra-->Mojave?; iTunes?). And then it took a pretty long time to download and update.
Oh, and, yes, it allows backups.
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I'm just shocked that it wasn't asked already; iOS 14 has been out in beta for months, and many of us still run macOS High Sierra.
But then again, I don't know if Apple would have released the compatibility update until official iOS 14 release day.
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You could try running Mojave with Dosdude's patcher, if it supports your Mac. I'm running it on a 2011 MBP and all is well.
YES they will - because Reminders and Calendar on both iOS & High Sierra sync via iCloud; your versions are not an issue.
I’ve been told “no” by Apple. I don’t know what to do now. I can’t sync with iTunes any more
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but no longer sync with iTunes 😠
(this is my first time posting here, so I hope this works)
I just updated my iPhone 6s to iOS 14. Then I tried to follow the scenario you all have come up with. Unfortunately, it didn't work. The computer no longer recognizes my iPhone. I'm running High Sierra 10.13.6 on a mid 2011 iMac with iTunes 12.8.2.3. I've been on the phone with Apple for an hour and they appear to have no idea...
Any ideas?
I finally got a knowledgeable person at Apple and he helped a lot. I had to do a manual download and reinstall of iTunes. Then when I plugged in my phone, iTunes recognized it, provided a link to download the patch and I was able to back up my phone.