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Opening a newer iTunes/Apple Music library on an older MacBook (white laptop)

I get a message that I need a newer version of iTunes, but the version I have is the most recent one compatible with my white laptop. This one runs MacOS X 10.6.8

Earlier Mac models

Posted on Dec 17, 2024 1:28 PM

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Dec 17, 2024 1:38 PM in response to iad22agp

The iTunes/Music database changed format a couple of software versions ago. When you upgraded at some point it updated the database and it is no longer compatible with older versions of iTunes. I had the same problem which is explained by turingtest2 in this post. I never did the transfer- the older Mac is one I keep as an emergency backup so I don't really care if my Music library is up to date.


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Opening a newer iTunes/Apple Music library on an older MacBook (white laptop)

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