In every aspect of life, we always want to stay updated with the latest information, especially in the field of technology where it becomes crucial. iTunes is a free application designed to support Apple devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod to help users perform tasks such as copying music to iPhone, transferring photos and audio from the computer, or backing up data for devices, especially copying music to iPhones for young users nowadays. Like other software, iTunes is regularly upgraded and releases update versions. Below is the guide on how to download and upgrade to the latest version of iTunes for your computer or laptop. Let's follow along.
Updating iTunes and downloading the latest version for your computer or laptop
1. How to download.
2. How to update.
1. Download the latest iTunes for your computer, laptop
In case your computer does not have the iTunes application installed, you can download the latest version of iTunes here.
Download iTunes 12.6.2 32-bit
Download iTunes 12.6.2 64-bit
The page will display a list of iTunes versions from the latest to the previous ones. You can choose a version suitable for your computer's operating system (64-bit or 32-bit). Note: You should check your operating system before downloading the application to avoid downloading an incompatible version, which can lead to time-consuming reinstallation.
Downloading is a simple process, you just need to click on the download button, and the browser will display the download link. You only need to click on that link to download and install it on your computer's operating system. For faster downloading, you should use IDM (Internet Download Manager). IDM is software that supports high-speed downloads. When you download IDM, you will have 30 days of free use of all features, but that's enough to help you download a large number of files to your computer.
2. How to update the latest iTunes for your computer, laptop
If your computer already has the iTunes application installed and you want to upgrade to the latest version. The first thing we should do is check the current version of iTunes we are using. This helps us know which version we are using and whether we need to update iTunes or not. To do this, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open iTunes, on the application interface, click on the Help menu and select Check for Updates
Step 2: After clicking Check for Updates, two scenarios may occur:
- First, if you're already using the latest version of iTunes, a message will appear saying: “This version of iTunes is the current version”. In this case, you don't need to perform any further updates.
- In the second scenario, a notification about the latest iTunes version will appear, along with a prompt asking if you want to update. Click on the Download iTunes button to start the update process and proceed to the next step.
Step 3: After clicking Download iTunes, the Apple Software Update window will appear. Click on Install to proceed with the upgrade.
Step 4: The updating process will take place for a period of time, fast or slow depending on your computer's configuration. Your computer will prompt for a restart when the iTunes update is completed. However, you can choose Yes to restart immediately or select No to decline and use iTunes directly.
Note that after completing the update, your iTunes application will switch to English by default. To switch to Vietnamese, on the iTunes interface, click on the Edit menu and select Preferences (or press the shortcut Ctrl + “,”).
The Preferences window will appear, navigate to the Language section and choose to switch to Vietnamese.
Through this article, you've learned how to update iTunes and download the latest version for your computer or laptop, right? With just a few simple steps, you now have the current version of iTunes. Hopefully, this article has brought you valuable insights. Wishing you success.
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