Comments on: How to Fix ‘Requires a newer version of iTunes’ Error https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/ Tools and Fixes for Mac, iPad, iPhone & iWatch Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:00:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 By: Prabin https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1593263 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:00:51 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1593263 This error occurred while I was trying to install the latest ios version on my iphone. When I tried to install 15.0 version of the ios instead of 15.6, the itunes accepted the installation. Later again I installed the latest version on my iphone.

]]> By: Robin Turner https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1591377 Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:21:48 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1591377 I have this problem with Windows 7

]]> By: brandon https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1428612 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 03:38:56 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1428612 This info is all well and good, but what if I cannot upgrade my OS.
For example, My Macpro 2,1 is hacked to run as high as El Capitan.
iTunes seems capped at 12.7.4
I, very briefly updated ios to the newest version and my phone could no longer connect.
But luckily I was still in the window to Downgrade back the iOS to the previous functional OS.

Do you have any suggestions for when your above steps do not work?

]]> By: Paul Cuninghame https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1380246 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:54:40 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1380246 Have tried the above steps, still no good
I am running windows 10 and have installed the latest 64bit version of itunes.
My iphone 6s has just updated it’s IOS 12.3.1
and still my computer says i cannot access my iphone, i need the latest version of itunes, download the latest version?

]]> By: Peter https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1359455 Mon, 13 May 2019 19:37:22 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1359455 Tried everything .iphone 7 and Mac have all updates but still shows
^requires iTunes version 12.7 or later^
If I hit the bar download iTunes nothing it shows no updates available .
Spent all night trying to solve this – thanks apple

]]> By: Joe J. https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1353126 Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:54:50 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1353126 In reply to nEIL.

Absolutely agree. WTF Apple? Punishing new iPhone customers by forcing them to also upgrade their OS and possibly their home compute hardware? What BS. I am so done with Apple.

]]> By: Ibrahim https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1342351 Sun, 24 Feb 2019 13:51:33 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1342351 I am working with ios 12 and an still experiencing the same problem,i have a iPhone 7 and my PC is windows 8

]]> By: DC https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1339184 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:39:03 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1339184 since you wrote “Be mindful that any restores of iOS10 require iTunes 12.5.1.21”
I can confirm Im using iTunes 12.4.3 and iOS 10.3 on OSX 10.8.5 and I can both backup and restore from my iPhone.

]]> By: Neil https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1338560 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:00:19 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1338560 I didn’t see my reply below, so I’ll try this, WHat if you CAN’T upgrade?!? I’m just trying to transfer photos and I use Preview for that; don’t even need iTunes. I’m on the highest version I can use in OS and iTunes for my system (10.6.8). The issue is worse than not being able to use IT. It’s that without the above, my computer doesn’t even SEE that my iPhone is connected. As far as it’s concerned, there’s nothing there,
so I can’t even use Preview to “get there”.

Neil

]]> By: nEIL https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1338559 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 01:32:56 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1338559 In reply to Joe.

I know…I’m in the same boat!! Al the advice says ohh, just upgrade!! But I CAN’T upgrade to either
new IT or MacOS; they’re both as high as they can go! This sucks, and there doesn’t seem to be any
solution. My computer (10.6.8) doesn’t even see my iPhone (5s) when I connect it! What bulls***!

]]> By: Tricia Butler https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1335573 Fri, 04 Jan 2019 21:03:26 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1335573 I’ve tried absolutely everything suggested and I’m still getting the error. Come on Apple, clearly this is an issue. Fix it.

]]> By: Becki Clark https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1332963 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 09:44:30 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1332963 Followed all steps above and iTunes still not syncing.

]]> By: Joe https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1332896 Mon, 24 Dec 2018 00:17:56 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1332896 My mac book pro runs 10.6.8 and can’t update to anything more recent.

My iTunes is 11.4 (18).

I can’t get any newer iTunes version.

I just got a new iPod nano and cannot use it with my iTunes (can’t sync music from my library).

Any advice?

]]> By: Kimberly Brock https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1328237 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:30:16 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1328237 I have made sure that I have all applicable updates. The “need to update” error box is still appearing when I connect my phone to my desktop. I have the iPhone 6s and a Mac desktop.

Thanks

]]> By: Chris https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1326353 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 14:13:08 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1326353 My iTunes has been updated to 12.4.3.1 and I do not want to upgrade my Mac from 10.8.5. Loading a newer version on os will slow my machine down. I have two iphone 6s Plus and it tells me The iPhone “chris’s iPhone ” cannot be used because it requires a newer version of iTunes. Go to http://www.itunes.com to download the latest version of iTunes, or click Learn More for more information about getting the latest version of iTunes. The iPhone cannot be used because it requires a newer version of iTunes. Go to http://www.itunes.com to download the latest version of iTunes, or click Learn More for more information about getting the latest version of iTunes.
I have followed the instructions of checking the auto check for update box, which was already checked. No response.

]]> By: michael https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1316589 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 03:47:56 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1316589 I am using a MacbookPro running Mountain Lion with all upgrades done to date, I am getting the same response when I attempt to go to Itunes to back up these devices, with both devices being up to date with their upgrades, yet it will let me sync and backup my iphone 6.
I have done a restore and a “Factory Reset” 3 times, I have rebooted all devices and whilst powering up I have stood there with 1 hand on my head and 1 leg raised whilst praising the machines, like you would pat a dog, hoping that it will come good.
But to no avail

]]> By: Mark Lent https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1293110 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 08:39:57 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1293110 I have an iPhone X with the latest updates on it as well as on my PC, which runs Win 10 and is completely up to date. I am STILL getting this stupid error. I also updated the iTunes to the very latest version and it is not working. This so sucks. Let’s put out a product that actually WORKS.

]]> By: SK https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1266102 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 16:58:29 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1266102 In reply to Nuwangi.

If you have Windows 10, try downloading iTunes from the Microsoft Store instead of Apple. Make sure you follow these steps:

    Log in to your computer as an administrator
    Install the latest Microsoft Windows updates
    Download the latest supported version of iTunes for your PC from the Microsoft Store. If prompted, click Save instead of Run–then run after installer saves (take note of where the download saves too)
    Right-click the installer that you downloaded—it’s usually labeled iTunesSetup or iTunes6464Setup—and choose “Run as administrator.”
    If you’ve previously installed iTunes, the installer prompts you to repair the software. Continue with the repair
    After the repair is complete, restart your computer and try launching iTunes.

If you installed security software, try disabling or uninstalling that security software, restart, and then update (or install) iTunes.

]]> By: Nuwangi https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1265935 Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:40:21 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1265935 I have iphone SE and my PC is windows 10 but still i get the “requires a newer version” message. what do i do?

]]> By: SK https://appletoolbox.com/fix-requires-newer-version-itunes-error/#comment-1260800 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 14:12:22 +0000 http://appletoolbox.com/?p=30895#comment-1260800 In reply to Susan.

Hi Susan,

Sorry to hear you are getting this error after updating everything. How frustrating! First, unplug your device from the computer and then try restarting all of your devices, including laptop and iPhone 8+. Then connect your iPhone to the Laptop and launch iTunes (in that order.) See if iTunes recognizes the device, without getting the error.

Also, check that you are signed in with the same Apple ID on your device as on iTunes and that your laptop is authorized.

If the error persists, try uninstalling & reinstalling iTunes on your laptop–that may solve the problem.

SK

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