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iPhone 5, iOS 9.0.2 can't sync on iTunes

Just downloaded and upgraded iOS 9.0.2 to my iPhone 5 via iTunes, then immediately got this after the phone rebooted:


"The iPhone “iPhone” cannot be used because it requires a newer version of iTunes. Go to www.itunes.com to download the latest version of iTunes."


My MacBook is running OSX 10.6.8 and iTunes 11.4, both the latest it's able. End of the road?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 30, 2015 3:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2015 5:36 PM

I have the same problem after "upgrading" my iphone 5 to ios 9.0.2 and i cannot upgrade my macbook os from os x 10.6.8 to el capitan because my 2008 version doesn't have the hardware requirements. Is there no workaround? Why won't Apple let you upgrade to higher itunes than 11.4 with os x 10.6.8. I'm furious! All i want to be able to do is add and remove songs on my iphone 5.

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Dec 28, 2015 3:37 PM in response to VistaBlueGT

I have been on Apple products since the SE,

years a go. and I have to say, now they are super huge it's not the same.


I am not going to upgrade everything becuase of minor things I need synced.


I also read that if update form snow leopard to mountain lion, maybe photosshop wont workl.


I have a new iphone 5 but cant run the itunes to sync in 10.6.8 on my mac mini that has been a dream.

no need to change. If fact i have 2 of them.


i agree. it's ********.


Seems like ill have to wait until i get a new imac and start fresh all over again?!?! BS Apple.

and no one is as big a fan as i am... maybe was.

iPhone 5, iOS 9.0.2 can't sync on iTunes

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