Itunes.itl Cannot Be Read Newer Version

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Aug 3, 2024, 5:53:36 PM8/3/24

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I have installed iTunes 10 by wine on Ubuntu 12.10 and removed it. I installed iTunes 7 by playonlinux. When I trying to start the application, it shows iTunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version.

Hi: My Windows 11 Pro 21H2 Dell Optiplex / iTunes / iPhone 8s Plus combo has suddenly gone unstable. It started when iTunes woke up and decided it was going to back the the iPhone up to the PC, not to the cloud as it's always done. I kept checking the iCloud backup dot and "Applying" but it kept resetting itself to backing up to the PC? I made sure that I was logged into the Store and iCloud etc., but iTunes was simply rejecting input from the PC. Then the phone started asking me if I trusted the PC and asking for a password every time I tried to sync. The phone and PC otherwise seem to be working fine, so I tried a "Repair" on iTunes from the Windows control panel - no luck. Then I uninstalled iTunes and reinstalled the latest version, and I got the following error much to my surprise "The file iTunes Library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes." This makes no sense - I downloaded the latest version of iTunes both directly from Apple and from the Microsoft store. I searched for a solution to the problem and I've tried both the approaches I found. I renamed the current .itl file as .old, moved it out of the folder, found the newest old version of the itl file in the previous version folder, copied and pasted this to the top level and renamed it .itl. Same error. I tried several different previous versions? Then I deleted the .itl file in the iTunes library folder in Music and restarted the program without one as I was informed that the program would create one if it didn't find one. Nope - same error. What's weird is that the last time iTunes created a new .itl file was 2.5 years ago? I tried installing older versions of iTunes - I have installer files going back to 2016 - same error?? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, John

See Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash - Apple Community. Perhaps you are lucky enough to have a suitable .tmp file that can be renamed. Or you might simply need to shift-start-iTunes and connect to the correct library. Installing older versions of iTunes is not going to help.

Hi: Thanks for the reply. I did actually discover one of the issues preventing iT from booting. Turns out that MS OneDrive was keeping zombie copies of the .itl files, so even though I was deleting the files from the C drive, the program was somehow still finding the files on OneDrive and trying to use them. I thought I'd turned OneDrive off but I guess it keeps going in the background like Freddy Krueger. I deleted the OneDrive files, then installed the latest iT version which now works. Of course I lost all my songs, customization and playlists, but I've been able to restore those to the point where it's usable again.

In addition, our readers may be interested in how to fix the iTunes invalid signature error on Windows 11. Also, we have a detailed guide on the PC not authorized to run iTunes error and some fixes to resolve it.

Conclusively, these steps should help you fix the file itunes library.itl cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of itunes whenever you encounter it. For further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

There is an easy way for you to fix iTunes Library.itl cannot be read issue. iSunshare iOS Repair Genius is highly recommended to fix your iTunes common errors in an effortless way. With this iTunes repair tool, you can easily fix iTunes cannot read the content of iPhone, iTunes cannot be open, and etc. errors with no data loss.

As the issue is caused by the iTunes Library file, you can rename or delete the iTunes Library.itl file to fix iTunes to normal. Open This PC > Music > iTunes, locate your iTunes Library.itl file and rename/delete it.

You can also update the iTunes version to make sure the library file can be readable. Just open Control Panel> Programs and Features, locate iTunes and uninstall it. After that, navigate to Apple official website, download and install the newest version of iTunes. Thus, your iTunes library file is compatible with the iTunes version.

I have a laptop and have just installed windows-7 64bit after removing Vista 32bit. Of course my iPhone was not recognised in the newest version of iTunes 64bit and I have tried to get it work through your prescription above but I do not succeed. When I look at the driver under USB-controllers, Apple Mobil Device USB Driver, I find only this driver files: C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\usbaapl64.sys and C:\Windows\System32\usbaaplrc.dll.
Do you have any solution? Are the drivers wrong? What with the Registry?

I tried this. I have windows 7 64-bit. and its to the point where it upsets me to tears. it would really make me happy if someone could expirement and figure it out. also if you could find a way without the use of another comp. it would be good.

Just wanted to say thank you!!! I was getting the blue screen of death all morning. I uninstalled Itunes several times without thinking that it was a driver issuse. I had this working since Jan and I switched over to the 64 bit os. I did follow your instructions to a tee and so far no blue screen and no crashes. I bookmarked your site for future problems.

Dear Aurelius, I have followed every single step you have mentioned but still not ok. When I open my computer directory, I can see the iphone logo, but once I enter the itunes, it said I have to upgrade the AMD. F.Y.I, I am using the 9.11 itunes with a 32 bit win 7

I followed your instructions, and I get a different error now: iTunes requires a newer version of Apple Mobile Devie Support. Please uninstall both Apple Mobile Device Support and iTunes, then install iTunes again. Did I do something wrong?

So this doesnt work for 9.2?
I cant belive apple.
I honestly think its a plot to get people to buy a mac insted.
Why not just fix it and have happy people who buy your ipods insted of pissed people???

does it work in Windows XP?? the thing is.. my problem is not exactly the same, when i open iTunes and connect my iPod Touch 2G it says, that apple mobile device hasnt started. So i go to services and try to open it manually, it tries to open but when it finshes it says it opened and then closed again because some apps close when they have nothing to do.

I have tried your latest files and they do not seem to work for me. When I install iTunes 9.2 and run through your steps, I get as far as the device manager driver install. The OS says that I already have the latest version and does not install the one from the directory.

I would first try looking for the drivers in the 2nd folder location mentioned above. If you can install the driver it might repair the problem. If not then try the uninstall process and then reinstall and use the files to fix things, making sure you check for the Drivers folder again.

ive got a windows vista 32 bit, did everything you said,and still when i connected my ipod and out it in recovery mode, itunes didnt recognize it,and windows asked me once again to install the apple mobile device. help pleaseeee

hi
it did not work for me.
I did al you steps with 64 bit windows 7 but now my itunes is telling me: the necessairy software is not available. please uninstall itunes and install the 64 bit version. (i translated it from dutch).
i really dont know what to do anymore. uninstalling and reinstalling does not work, i really need to sync and i dont care if i lose all my stuff on my iphone.
im scared that the programs i put in the register do not work. how can i get them out again?

Worked fine, except:
1. AMDS program does not show up as an installed program using program manager.
2. I cannot install mobileme control panel for windows. It gives an error message about requiring AMDS

I updated the driver Apple USB driver. It corrected any conflict with the MS Portable device driver. The version of the MS iPhone driver I have is 6.1.7600.16385. If you have the correct driver in the C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\drivers (mine are dated April 19, 2010) then I think, not absolutely sure, but I think it will fix the problem.

Your solution was perfect! I followed your instructions and it worked great. My only glitch was for some reason when I tried to unzip this to the location 32-Bit: Unzip to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple it would not let me so I just unziped it to my documents which created the folder which I just copied to the right location. Thanks for sharing the solution!

oh yeah, also,
after this if it works, will i lose all my data? (apps, music, videos, etc)
will everything be the same as before except its not a digital camera anymore? because i dont want to lose ANYTHING. i just dont want my itouch detected as a stupid digital camera ?

Tonite I discovered that using the using the amds software for iTunes 9.2 that you posted here works with iTunes 10.0 (at least did for my iPhone 4). I thought it might complain about the version when I docked my phone but it did not and I was able to upgrade the phone to iOS 4.1.

Same problem here. Windows Vista and could not install itunes update. I was using Avast virus program. The Apple tech had me disable the program (actually remove it) and that solved the problem for me. It is worth a try.

This was a last resort, very apprehensive about doing anything with the registry. So far, so good. As soon as I followed your very complete instructions, and rebooted, then started ITunes and plugged in the Ipod Touch, it recognized it in Devices, with no errors. Thank you so much for your help!!!!!