iPhone 11 but running MacOs "Sierra"

Cuttlefish

Hi there bought an iPhone 11 arrived today haven't opened it yet.

Anyways my issue is this...

I have a 21" iMac (mid-2011) running MacOS "Sierra" , 10.12.6, and I have just realised that I may not be able to connect the iPhone to the iMac for syncing purposes!!

Latest version of OS is " Sierra" so it looks as though I can't copy to the iPhone

Anyone else confirm this for me??

Also if true is there any workaround to help me get music from my iTunes library to my new iPhone??

Aquos76

You just need to have the latest OS available for each device installed, so ios14 on your phone and I think High Sierra 10.13.x should be available for your Mac, then it should be fine.

murpho999

YOu have nothing to worry about.

Also, you can use iCloud to sync your music.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204926

Cuttlefish

Think the latest S/W I can use on íMac 21" [Mid-2011] is "Sierra"
reading online of people who report that their iPhone 11 not being recognised

Pacifico

Your iMac will take High Sierra

Cuttlefish

OK next silly question how do I get my hands on "High Sierra" - only see "Catalina" on Apple site

Pacifico

Open this link on your mac. Should open in the app store and just download!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?ls=1&mt=12

Cuttlefish

So any form readers actually using their iPhone 11 with "High Sierra" on their iMac/ Powerbook?

Aquos76

My iPhone works with a mid 2011 MacBook Air running high sierra

Cuttlefish

Aquos76 wrote: »

My iPhone works with a mid 2011 MacBook Air running high sierra

And your iPhone is 11?

You are using iTunes as opposed to "Music" etc???

murpho999

Cuttlefish wrote: »

And your iPhone is 11?

You are using iTunes as opposed to "Music" etc???

Did you see the link for cloud syncing? That should solve all your issues.

Aquos76

Cuttlefish wrote: »

And your iPhone is 11?

You are using iTunes as opposed to "Music" etc???

Shouldn’t make a difference which phone it is, mine is an XS max running iOS 14.

Cuttlefish

murpho999 wrote: »

Did you see the link for cloud syncing? That should solve all your issues.

Yes did see the link, will check out over the weekend

Question about content - is this for apple purchase only content or can use store music ripped from CDs, tape and vinyl which I have done through the years

murpho999

Cuttlefish wrote: »

Yes did see the link, will check out over the weekend

Question about content - is this for apple purchase only content or can use store music ripped from CDs, tape and vinyl which I have done through the years

Do you use Apple Match?

If not you should as that will sync all your music regardless of origin to Apple's highest quality file.

Apple Match info.

I used to use this but don't use iTunes or Match anymore since Apple Music came about as practically everything is there and it's good value.

Edit: I just read that Apple Music includes Match. So I think might be the way for you to go.

Cuttlefish

murpho999 wrote: »

Do you use Apple Match?

If not you should as that will sync all your music regardless of origin to Apple's highest quality file.

Apple Match info.

I used to use this but don't use iTunes or Match anymore since Apple Music came about as practically everything is there and it's good value.

Edit: I just read that Apple Music includes Match. So I think might be the way for you to go.

The music I need I have in my library and don't want to pay for Apple Music or Spotify or any other service

iniall

Saw the thread title and thought you'd got Sierra working on an iPhone 11!!::rolleyes:

Cuttlefish

iniall wrote: »

Saw the thread title and thought you'd got Sierra working on an iPhone 11!!::rolleyes:

Was hoping it could/ would but seems I need to go to "High Sierra"

Cuttlefish

Update guys: managed to upgrade to "High Sierra" so all should be OK