Backup iOS 15 to Sierra 10.12.6

[julianbremann]

Hi, can you advise if possible to backup iOS device with iTunes or another third party app on Sierra 10.12.6? I tried but itunes says "I don't have permissions" which doesn't make sense. I also tried iMazing, it didn't work either, same message of "no permissions".
Tnx!

 

[julianbremann]

or using terminal or something?

 

[Taz Mangus]

With iTunes on Sierra 10.12.6, there does not seem to be a way to do a manual backup to the computer. The [Sync] button does the backup. I am using iOS 15.3 on my 13 Pro Max.

 

[NoBoMac]

Check your iTunes version. iPhone 13 tech specs say 12.8 is needed (Aka that's what iOS 15 needs).

• macOS El Capitan 10.11.6 through macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later

 

[julianbremann]

yes, i don't have itunes 12.8, i can't install itunes 12.8 on mac 10.12. is there any other option? third party app? terminal commands?
tnx!

 

[DeltaMac]

iTunes 12.8.3 download (includes El Capitan or Sierra compatibility

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

 

[julianbremann]

oh this is great, tnx! will try it. but it says in "system requirements" it needs "macOS version 10.11.4 or later" which should cover 10.12 but then under the fist paragraph I also see: 10.11 and 10.12 users download iTunes 12.8.2 here. it's a bit strange?...

 

[DeltaMac]

Either version is within the range that you need (iTunes 12.8 or later), so use whatever works.

 

[julianbremann]

Tnx!