a sw update is required to connect iphone12 to macmini

A dialog box appears when connecting iphone 12 with usb cable to macmini ,a sw update is required to connect iphone12 to macmini, download ok but installation rejected, iphone 12 is anyway connected to macmini. Repeats itself each time after connecting usb-cable

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Oct 13, 2022 07:43 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2022 07:58 AM

Yup have seen this several times.


It occurred when iOS 15 was first brought out and again since iOS 16 was released


There is a supposed Workaround involving the download of Xcode ( not sure there ) but will see if I can crackdown that question and post back the link.


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2 - Product Feedback - Apple and make it known to Apple regarding this ongoing issue 


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Oct 13, 2022 07:58 AM in response to daniel-elpaisano

Yup have seen this several times.


It occurred when iOS 15 was first brought out and again since iOS 16 was released


There is a supposed Workaround involving the download of Xcode ( not sure there ) but will see if I can crackdown that question and post back the link.


Found the previous posting Installation failed can't install the sof… - Apple Community


The Other operations;


1 - Get Support Choose a product and we’ll find you the best solution.Start now and open an Apple Support Ticket as they are Apple Employees to deal will these types of issues. This may cause Apple to actually address this issue.


2 - Product Feedback - Apple and make it known to Apple regarding this ongoing issue 


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