Im trying to upDATE itunes on my mac book so it can work with my new ipad but its requires a newer version of itunes. When I download the newer verison off the website and install I receive this error. "This update requires OS X version 10.6.8 or later." Can someone direct me in the right direction. Im running itures version 10.6.3
MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
NedSchniebele wrote:
Can I just say how frustrating this is to have to go out and purchase a $20 product that might not even be compatible on my mac
Why would you purchase it if it is not compatible?
System Requirements
to retrieve MY OWN files back onto MY phone? I only got so much from my iCloud when I got a new iPhone and I am unable to retrieve anything of my own until I complete these god awful steps. Just had to get that out.
You don't need iTunes to move to a new device. You can simply use iCloud.
-> Transfer content from an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to a new device
Perhaps you should have reviewed the system requirements before purchasing a new iPhone?
Your product list shows your MacBook is running Mac OS X 10.5.8.
You need to purchase an upgrade to 10.6. It wll ship with 10.6.3 (last I checked), and then you will need to run Software Update to get it up to 10.6.8.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
daddybman wrote:
Im trying to upDATE itunes on my mac book ... I receive this error. "This update requires OS X version 10.6.8 or later." Can someone direct me in the right direction.
Snow Leopard = OS X 10.6.x
It is Not available as a download... It is a Paid Upgrade.
Do this first...
Check that your Mac meets the System Requirements for Snow Leopard...
Snow Leopard Tech Specs
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
If so... Purchase a Snow Leopard Install Disc...
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates for Snow Leopard and iTunes
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...
Can I just say how frustrating this is to have to go out and purchase a $20 product that might not even be compatible on my mac to retrieve MY OWN files back onto MY phone? I only got so much from my iCloud when I got a new iPhone and I am unable to retrieve anything of my own until I complete these god awful steps. Just had to get that out.
I wasn't able to get all of my music off of iCloud as not all of my songs were purchased via iTunes. I also had to individually re-download all of my apps. I didn't make the choice to get a new phone, it was a necessity, not that I should have to explain that to you...simply stating after already spending money to purchase a new phone and purchasing equipment to make anything I had with my 4 compatible with my 5... it's a frustrating experience to not be able to update my iTunes or connect my device to iTunes until I purchase this update, wait for it to ship, and install it. It's like I'm in an endless loop. That's all.
But I'd still have to pay $20 to update my iTunes...you catch my drift? Not looking for a squabble here...was merely stating that it's a frustrating experience which I think some people would agree with. Let it go..I don't need reprimanded...I already have a mother. Thanks though.
NedSchniebele wrote:
not that I should have to explain that to you...
You don''t need to explain anything to me.
You should regularly back up your system then you won't have to redownload anything.
This update requires OS X version 10.6.8 or later.
