iTunes update damaged Safari

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I have this exact same issue and it began when after iTunes auto-updated. I am sure this is the cause as I was using Safari at the time and it stopped loading web pages when the update completed. I restarted Safari and received an error that Safari may not be compatible with my version of OS (OSX 10.10.5). I rebooted, tried a new user account and booted in safe mode and still receive the same error. Any ideas?

FYI. Actually, this Safari problem is directly related to the iTunes 12.8.1 update. The solution, as I found on another post, is to delete MobileDevice.framework and Safari opens normally.

Macintosh HD/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework

Okay, thanks for that, Michel. I hadn't actually deleted the mobile device folder, just moved it to my desktop (just in case). After reading your post, I replaced it and moved only the file you indicate and Safari is still working.

Fine !

If you can speak french (even a little bit), I wrote a tutorial here for complete solution because deleting the file MobileDevice or the whole folder MobileDevice.framework has consequences...

Here it is : Yosemite,Safari et consorts

iTunes 12.8.1 update has nothing to do with Safari.

They're both stand alone apps.

Thank you, 1applefreak. This worked perfectly, problem solved!

Joy&Pain, I found this solution on another post but was happy to pass it along! Glad it helped you! What would we do without Safari!?!

Don't delete the entire folder MobileDevice.framework !

Just delete the file MobileDevice which way is :

/System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/MobileDevice.framework/Versions/A/MobileDevice

Thanks, Michel. I only speak a little French but I can translate the page. This tutorial could help Scarlett110 since you have a link to download a replacement file.

I'm about to translate the page. It will be ready in half an hour.

I will inform you as soon as possible.

Here is the translation : Yosemite,Safari & friends

Thanks for your kind help, Michel.