![]() ![]() The latest iPhone update patches almost 40 issues and bugs, Apple said in its patch notes. One laptop I use all the time and one just for iTunes. To download iOS 16.5, go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the onscreen prompts. I’m told that is likely that I will no option but to buy a new laptop before the next iOS. Apple has updated iTunes to version 12.12.6 for Windows, while it remains at version 12.8.3 for macOS. Thankfully I found someone that could help and it is resolved. Disable the Check for iTunes Updates Automatically option by clicking the check box. ![]() If doing that means iTunes won’t work, it’s your fault for not needing to buy a new laptop or it’s your fault for not being able to afford a new laptop” If I was worth a trillion dollars I would pay for a website that would give all Apple users access to free iTunes updates to make all old versions of iTunes compatible with all versions of iOS. We also insist and encourage users to update to the latest iOS. Seems contrary to their environmental commitment to say “ditch a perfectly a good laptop because we refuse to update the iTunes software that we demand you use to add content to your phone. They didn’t have a clue and just blamed me for having an old laptop (which is as good as new and performs perfectly) As I can’t really afford to upgrade my laptop and have no need to I’m frustrated that trillion dollar company Apple can’t / won’t put some resource into ensuring old versions of iTunes will work with new versions of iOS. Hope this helps someone else still running older and fully functional macs with OS 10.13. Click on Download iTunes and follow the on-screen prompts to download to the latest version. You will eventually see a pop-up prompting you to update to the latest version available. If the update prompt doesn’t appear right away, trigger it by playing any song. ![]() This completely fixed the problem for me. Restart your computer and open iTunes at the next startup. I then ended up with a re-updated version of 12.8.2.3 that was able to see my iPhone. While the installer was running, it downloaded additional updates, as did iTunes 12.8.2 itself when I launched it. After some research, the person I spoke with said to go to Download iTunes 12.8.2 for Mac and install this slightly older version. That didn't fix the problem, but I felt it was important to try those things first before calling in for assitance. I had the same problem, with iTunes 12.8.2.3 (running on macOS 10.13.6) and iOS 14.0.įirst, I went through the steps listed at If your computer doesn't recognize your iPhone, iPad, or iPod - Apple Support. This answer for someone who had the issue with iOS 13 solves this for me: Found the solution was to reinstall iTunes atop the existing copy, allow the installer to also install the 'update needed' for the iPhone, then wait minutes for the install to complete. Posting this to help anyone who has an issue after upgrading an iPhone and subsequently cannot get iTunes on a Mac to see the phone for syncing and backing up. ![]()
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