Updating Itunes For Mac



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You can update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS wirelessly.* If you can't see the update on your device, you can update manually using your computer.

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Before you update

Make a backup of your device using iCloud or your computer.

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Update your device wirelessly

If a message says that an update is available, tap Install Now. You can also follow these steps:

  1. Plug your device into power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
  2. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
  3. Tap Download and Install. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because the software needs more space for the update, tap Continue or Cancel. Later, iOS or iPadOS will reinstall apps that it removed. If you tap Cancel, learn what to do next.
  4. To update now, tap Install. Or you can tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your device into power before you go to sleep. Your device will update automatically overnight.
  5. If asked, enter your passcode. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do.

If you see an error or need more space when updating wirelessly

If you see an error message while trying to update your device wirelessly, learn what to do. If you need more space for a wireless update, you can update using your computer or delete content manually from your device. Whether you use your computer or update wirelessly, you'll have the same amount of free space on your device after you update.

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Some software updates aren't available wirelessly. VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers.

Customize Automatic Updates

With iOS 12 or later, or iPadOS, you can have your device update automatically overnight while it's charging. To turn on automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update > Customize Automatic Updates, then turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device will automatically update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Some updates might need to be installed manually.

With iOS 13.6, or iPadOS, you can choose not to download software updates automatically. Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Customize Automatic Updates, then turn off Download iOS updates.

Update your device using your computer

If you can’t update wirelessly on your device, you can update manually using a computer that you trust. If your computer is using Personal Hotspot on the device that you’re updating, connect your computer to a different Wi-Fi or Ethernet network before you update.

  1. On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15, open Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes.
  2. Connect your device to your computer.
  3. Locate your device on your computer.
  4. Click General or Settings, then click Check for Update.
  5. Click Download and Update.
  6. If asked, enter your passcode. If you don't know your passcode, learn what to do.

If you see error messages on your computer or need more space to update

Get help if you see error messages while updating your device with your computer. Or if you need more space for an update, you can delete content from your device manually.

* Upgrading to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS software provides the latest features, security updates, and bug fixes. Not all features are available on all devices or in all regions. Battery and system performance may be influenced by many factors including network conditions and individual use; actual results may vary.

If you downloaded a version of iTunes from Apple's website, use the steps in this article.
If you have Windows 10, you can also get iTunes from the Microsoft Store. If you have trouble installing iTunes from Apple's website, download iTunes from the Microsoft Store. If you can't download or update iTunes from the Microsoft Store, contact Microsoft for help.

If you can't install iTunes on your Windows PC from Apple's website, or if you see 'error 2' or 'Apple Application Support was not found' after you install the software, follow the steps below in order.

Make sure that you're logged in to your computer as an administrator

If you're not sure if you have an administrator account, learn how to log on as an administrator.

You can also refer to your computer's help system, contact your IT department, or visit support.microsoft.com for more help.

Install the latest Microsoft Windows updates

To download the latest updates, visit the Microsoft Windows Update website.

iTunes for Windows requires Windows 7 or later, with the latest Service Pack installed. If you can't install the updates, refer to your computer's help system, contact your IT department, or visit support.microsoft.com for more help.

Download the latest supported version of iTunes for your PC

Download iTunes from Apple's website, then click Download to download the iTunes installer. When prompted, click Save (instead of Run).

If you have Windows 10, you can get the latest version of iTunes from the Microsoft Store. If you get iTunes from the Microsoft Store, you shouldn't need to follow the rest of the steps in this article. If you downloaded iTunes from Apple's website, continue below.

Repair iTunes

Right-click the installer that you downloaded in step 3—it will be labeled iTunesSetup or iTunes6464Setup—and choose 'Run as administrator.'
If you've previously installed iTunes, the installer will prompt you to repair the software.
After the repair is complete, restart your computer and try launching iTunes.

Remove components left from a previous installation

If iTunes fails to install or repair, it might be necessary to remove components left from a previous installation of iTunes and then reinstall.

Learn how to remove and reinstall iTunes and other software components for Windows Vista or later.
Songs that you bought from the iTunes Store or imported from CDs are saved in your My Music folder by default. Deleting iTunes won't delete your music.

Disable conflicting software

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Some background processes can cause issues that prevent applications like iTunes from installing.
If you installed security software and are having issues installing iTunes for Windows, you might need to disable or uninstall security software to resolve the issues.

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Restart your computer

Get more help

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If the steps in these articles don't help you fix the issue, you might be able to find a solution through a search of the Microsoft support website.