I just got an ipod touch 5th gen. I own a Mac 10.5.8 system. I cannot install the new version of itunes on my Mac because it says I need 10.6.8 or later. I cannot sync my Mac itunes with my new ipod itunes. What do I do?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
The 5th generation iPod touch needs iTunes 10.7 or later which requires Mac OS X 10.6.8 or newer. You have to upgrade to Snow Leopard.
First, check that your Mac is compatible > http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575 If it is, buy Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Then, make a backup of your data, insert the disc and upgrade to Snow Leopard. After upgrading, open  > Software Update, and install the latest version. You may need to run Software Update again in order to install the most recent iTunes version.
If you want to install iTunes 10.7 because you don't like the interface, download it from the Apple website > http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1576
The 5th generation iPod touch needs iTunes 10.7 or later which requires Mac OS X 10.6.8 or newer. You have to upgrade to Snow Leopard.
First, check that your Mac is compatible > http://support.apple.com/kb/sp575 If it is, buy Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Then, make a backup of your data, insert the disc and upgrade to Snow Leopard. After upgrading, open  > Software Update, and install the latest version. You may need to run Software Update again in order to install the most recent iTunes version.
If you want to install iTunes 10.7 because you don't like the interface, download it from the Apple website > http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1576
You will need to upgrade the Mac to at least Snow Leopard (10.6.8). See the link below for requirements and purchase info.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Are you serious??? I have to BUY something else??? And if I choose not to, then I won't be able to sync my Mac and the new ipod??? What a rip-off.
Anyway, you are using a OS X version that isn't supported anymore and that is very old. Since the Leopard release, Apple has launched Snow Leopard, Lion and Mountain Lion, and Mavericks is expected to be released this fall.
If you want to sync the iPod touch, you have to upgrade
Yes.
Yes, if you wish to upgrade your version of iTunes
Correct.
robertfromringwood wrote:
Are you serious??? I have to BUY something else??? And if I choose not to, then I won't be able to sync my Mac and the new ipod??? What a rip-off.
Perhaps you should have read the system requirements on the side of the box before you purchased?
Really Chris??? You know your comment is less than helpful and it's unappreciated. FYI - I bought the Ipod touch as a refurbished unit from the WalMart website. So I could not read the side of the box before buying. And, the website doesn't mention what operating system that the unit will, or will not, work with. You should take a minute and think before you post something.
robertfromringwood wrote:
Really Chris??? You know your comment is less than helpful and it's unappreciated.
"Lighten up, Francis" (google it if you don't know what this means)
Glad I could help! 🙂
I bought the Ipod touch as a refurbished unit from the WalMart website. So I could not read the side of the box before buying. And, the website doesn't mention what operating system that the unit will, or will not, work with.
This is something you need to take up with Walmart.
Perhaps you should take a minute and do simple research before spending +$200 on something...
Good luck!
Another useless post from Chris. Fortunately I got my question answered by 2 people who actually know what they're talking about, instead of someone stalking these discussion boards trying to make trouble. I'm done with this thread.
I'm done with this thread.
Thank goodness!
Glad I could help.
Take care. 🙂
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