How to Downgrade the iTunes Version on Mac and Windows Computers?

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Newer versions of applications are not necessarily better. Developers often remove specific features, which they thought were redundant. This was the case when iTunes version 12.7 was released. They removed access to the iOS app store, and many users reported that they missed this feature and disliked the later version.

Fortunately, you can reject the updates, and even if you have already updated iTunes, there is a solution. Mac users can downgrade iTunes to one of the previous versions (for example, 12.6.3). However, there are several important steps that will result in errors if you skip them - iTunes will not launch or function properly.

Another important consideration is that Apple supports only the latest version of iTunes and has stopped fixing bugs relating to versions earlier than 12.7. If you have decided to downgrade iTunes regardless, follow the steps listed below.

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How to downgrade your iTunes on Mac

Before downgrading, we strongly recommend that you back up the Mac to keep content related to iTunes (such as music, media, apps, or configuration) safe. Once you have backed up the computer, follow the steps below:

1. Close the iTunes app and launch the Terminal app under Utilities folder. Alternatively, simply call Spotlight to run the software.
2. Once the command window appears, type the command 'cd /Applications/' and hit return. This will move you to the Applications folder where iTunes is located.
3. Next, type another command, 'sudo rm -rf iTunes.app/' (check to ensure that you have typed this command exactly, since using sudo accesses 'superuser' permissions and the rm command permanently deletes anything applied to it).
4. Press Return.
5. When you are sure you have entered the command correctly, confirm your action by entering your Mac admin password.

6. Once the iTunes app is deleted from the hard drive, open Finder and go to the iTunes folder by clicking Go in the menu at the top of your screen.
7. Select Go to Folder and type in the path ~/Music/iTunes/ and click Go.
8. In the folder, look for the iTunes Library.itl file, move it to the desktop or another location where you can access it.

9. Next, return to the iTunes folder and open the folder titled Previous iTunes Libraries.
10. Look for a file with the latest data in the name. For example, iTunes Library 2018-03-22.itl or similar.
11. Make a duplicate of the file and move it to the previous folder titled 'iTunes'.
12. When the duplicate has been moved, rename it to iTunes 'Library.itl'.

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13. Finally, visit the Apple iTunes Download page and look for your preferred version. For example, 'iTunes 12.6.2' and choose to download. Install the software to your computer and launch the application. It should work properly. To prevent returning to version 12.7, disable automatic updates.

How to downgrade your iTunes on Windows

Windows users are familiar with removing programs through 'Programs and Features under Control Panel, but the same rules apply to iTunes as for a Mac. The library file must be restored from the list of old files. To prevent any future issues, we recommend that you follow the steps in the given order.

Jpop. 1. First, find the library file.
2. Open the iTunes media content's location, locate the iTunes Library.itl file, and move it to the desktop or anywhere accessible.
3. Then, look for the 'Previous iTunes Libraries' folder and create a copy of the latest iTunes Library.itl file.
4. Move a copy to the iTunes folder and rename it to 'iTunes Library.itl'.
5. Then open Explorer and go to Control Panel, choose Programs, and select Programs and Features.
6. Look for iTunes, select it and click Uninstall at the top of the list.
7. Next, download the preferred version from the Apple iTunes Download page, install it, and you should be able to use it properly.

The commands typed into Terminal in the text are different than the ones on the video (spaces, slashes).

I have a Windows PC without iTunes.
Can I really just download an older version?
If yes, where is the iTunes download page?

A while back Apple released the latest version of iTunes before the grand release of the iCloud service and iOS 5. Being used more as a multimedia platform, it was obvious that Apple will prepare iTunes to support the Cloud technology and the latest iOS. Now iTunes is the component that ties the iCloud service where you can store your music and TV purchases and your iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch). This means that each purchase will be automatically shared to your computer or portable device.

Besides the iCloud service, iTunes can share your purchases with all your portable devices through your Wi-Fi network at any time. This means no additional costs in case you are at home and you have a proper Wi-Fi network. Another important feature is that now previous purchases can be downloaded again at no costs if the products are still available in the iTunes Store.

The most notable addition in the latest iTunes is the Ping social network for music addicts. You can now follow your favorite artists and friends and discover what music they are listening to. Thanks to Ping you can also stay in touch with the latest news and updates from your friends and beloved artists. Share your thoughts on any song you have purchased from the iTunes service and all your connections from the Ping network will see them.

Besides the social network music-orientated content, Ping brings also TV show rentals for only $99. The new Apple TV hasn’t been forgotten, therefore Ping comes with direct support for this service and with a slight revision to the user interface.

Pluses: free, direct support for iCloud service, sync option for wi-fi network, Ping, the music oriented social network makes its debut on iTunes, can be acquired without Quicktime;

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Drawbacks/flaws: keeps the same bloated aspect while using a lot of hardware resources;

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In conclusion: iTunes remains the core of the multimedia content for the Mac users and for anyone that posses an iOS portable device.