iOS 11.3 requires iTunes 12.7.3

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annabelle Author

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iOS 11.3 requires iTunes 12.7.3

Without it's impossible to update

Why do I need to update to iTunes 12.7.3 ? I don't like it at all, for many good reasons

and this is why I'm with the 12.6.3 version where I can download every app updates I need

only once without incurring in too much higher internet consumption, that costs.

When you download iMovie or Keynote (not talking about 1.5 GB x 3 4.5 GB Garageband...)

3 times (iPad, 2 iPhones ) you waste 1.8 GB or 1.5 Gb respectively.

Does anyone know an alternative method , beside updating directly from iPhone or iPad?

Thanks

iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 11

Posted on Mar 29, 2018 4:46 PM

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Answer 1

Rudegar

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Apr 4, 2018 7:27 AM in response to annabelle

you don't need to sync or be otherwise inflated with an iOS device to update it

if they let you, you can update your iPad at any store that has macs or windows computer with iTunes installed

or your uncle or friend freds computers

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Answer 2

MichelPM

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Mar 29, 2018 7:51 PM in response to annabelle

You could try using iTunes 12.6.3.

Connect your iPad and see if the update appears in iTunes Software Update and then try to download and install the iOS 11.3 update to your iPad and install new apps from iTunes, using your Apple ID/password, and see if you can sync them to your iPad under iOS 11.3 and iTunes 12.6.3.

Good Luck to You!

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Answer 3

annabelle Author

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Mar 29, 2018 10:05 PM in response to MichelPM

Thanks MichelPM but

This is the problem: I would like to know if it still work after updating to iOS 11.3. I don't want to go through the cumbersome task of restoring everything or to be stuck with that.

And to answer to your question: of course iTunes sees the new update but it doesn't let me go to the next step if I don't update to iTunes 12.7.3

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Answer 4

Apr 4, 2018 6:50 AM in response to annabelle

Like you I prefer iTunes 12.6 and thought I'd found the answer when I downloaded and updated to iTunes 12.6.4 via the following Apple page Deploy apps in a business environment with iTunes - Apple Support

Unfortunately, it has not solved the issue and I still get the same request to update to iTunes 12.7 before I can have iOS 11.3.

I don't want to go to the hassle of updating my iPhone to 11.3 through the settings only to find I can't then use iTunes 12.6.4 as I have been currently, so like you would love an answer if anyone has one out there.

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Answer 5

hardcle

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Apr 4, 2018 8:40 AM in response to annabelle

Earlier, I posted a detailed reply on how to get around this, but Apple, in their infinite wisdom, deleted it and the other posts that referred to it, as being "questionable advice".

I hope it's safe for me to say that it is possible to manually update your device's software and that Google is your friend.

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iOS 11.3 requires iTunes 12.7.3

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