Juanito1963 Author

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Using iPhone 7 with OS 10.15.7 Catalina

Plugged in iPhone 7 version 14.4 to desktop iMac. Got message a software update is needed. But it doesn't say what software that is. If it's a simple software upgrade, OK. But if it's Big Sur, no. And why would I need that anyway for this relatively older but up to date iPhone?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 24, 2021 9:11 AM

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Jul 24, 2021 10:59 AM in response to Juanito1963

Your iPhone 7 isn't up to date if you still have iOS 14.4.

Update your phone to 14.7.

P.S.

Catalina doesn't have iTunes!

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Jul 24, 2021 10:16 AM in response to Juanito1963

It's an iTunes update, not the upgrade to Big Sur.

~Lyssa

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Juanito1963 Author

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Jul 24, 2021 11:01 AM in response to Lyssa

Thank you for the information!

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Juanito1963 Author

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Jul 24, 2021 11:01 AM in response to helma145

Thank you Helma

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