How to Downgrade iTunes and Fix the "Library.itl" cannot be read" Error Message Tutorial

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So, maybe you tried out the iTunes 10.5 beta, decided it wasn't for you, and wanted to downgrade iTunes back to the previous version. You were met with this dreadful iTunes Library.itl cannot be read error message in the process. This video shows you how to fix iTunes so that you can downgrade to a previous version.
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How to Downgrade iTunes and Fix the "Library.itl" cannot be read" Error Message Tutorial
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@mooseoi77 11 жыл бұрын

LEGEND!! You made my day man. Didn't like iTunes 11 changed back to 10. Reinstalled older version but had issues so did a system restore and tried to repair it through control panel and nothing was working! Was getting pretty frustrated. Thankfully your method worked and I have my library back to normal with ratings and playlists and everything! Thanks a million!!!

@tbilecky 5 жыл бұрын

WORKED! THANK YOU! Wasn't aware i downgraded. Wiped macbook and slowly putting things back as they were. Didn't want to "restore from backup" so dragged itunes library I saved on external. Got this terrible message, but your vid solved it it seems. Thanks big time. Now I have to figure out how to consolidate/prevent/get rid of duplicated playlists. Main problem fixed though!!! Yay!

@WenchWendy 12 жыл бұрын

thank you so much...had signed on, was updating version of itunes, while doing so was moving some photos around, lost/deleted some needed photos, itunes finished, restarted computer, did a system restore to find lost photos, then itunes gave me dreaded message...now it works again....whew! thanks so much! i need to check your clips more when i have issues!

@MistaTrick 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you man, after watching 4 wrong videos you are a life saver.

@bentemmers 11 жыл бұрын

I re-downloaded version 10.7 but when I try to install it, and I get to the "select a destination" screen I see the phrase "iTunes can't be installed on this disk. A newer version of iTunes is already installed." It's different than what happens in your youtube video. I can open iTunes but it's the dreaded version 11. I did all the prescribed steps - copying iTunes library folders and renaming .old etc. -- Everything as directed. Can you help?

@ZR1KOH 11 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say this worked perfect!! Thank you so much. I downgraded from iTunes 11 to iTunes 10.7. (a.) I deleted iTunes 11.4 with app zapper. (b) downloaded iTunes 10.7. (c) downloaded pacifist and opened it up (d) Then dropped iTunes 10.7dmg file into pacifist (e) Then I followed your instructions here and it all the library was there. I made no back ups or anything. Thanks!!!

@imhisdoll 13 жыл бұрын

Omg thanks!!! Hard to find a video that actually discussed what you did.. Good job!!!

@freundmeister 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for this helpful video. so, it's now jan 2013 and i want to downgrade to 10.5. do i still use the very last itunes library like you say, or do i have to go back several libraries to whichever was the one coinciding with 10.5? your help is appreciated!

@asdfjulia 11 жыл бұрын

After successfully deleting the wretched iTunes 11, and obtaining 10.7 I faced the problem of not having any of those files above located in my iTunes folder on my mac. I managed to locate them on a backup on my external hard drive. I then followed the same steps you outlined in this video and am still facing these problems. Any suggestions?! I really don't want to reset my computer entirely to the oriental settings from when it was first purchased nor do I want to search my time machine.

@lovindabuns 10 жыл бұрын

So, I previously had deleted everything thanks to an apple thread and when i went to open it it said exactly what you just showed us in your video...but when i went to finder to find Ituneslibraryfolder i didn't have one. What do i do if i can't find one. i remember being told previously to delete everything related to iTunes so i know i probably don't have it. can i still open 10.7 if i don't have my previous file? I recently had 11.2

@uzimosh 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much! It took my a while to find how to uninstall new iTunes - but it was well worth the hassle!

@kristanmoyna9227 10 жыл бұрын

Finally worked!! I didn't paste into the ORIGINAL Itunes folder, I always screw up 1 step, now I just have to wait for all files to finish transferring from google drive. Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!

@Rebekiiiiii 11 жыл бұрын

You my man, are a hero! Had issues when downgrading from 11 (Apple, what where you thinking?!) to 10. Thank you buddy!

@machjuan 11 жыл бұрын

My iTunes had been kept up to date by automatic upgrades but for some reason gave the same error. I was on the latest version with updates and got the message. Using this strategy fixed it. Yay. Thank you.

@claudette1602 13 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, I upgraded to Lion and got the iTunes message. I followed your instructions but cannot access my music after opening iTunes. I can see the iTunes store but there is nothing in the Music or Movies folder. When I copied the most recent file from the Previous ITunes Libraries folder and renamed it I noticed another document "iTunes Library" with no file extension in the iTunes folder. Could this be the cause of the problem? Should I delete it?

@gots2b31real 11 жыл бұрын

"Like" is an understatement! I LOVE YOU MAN! This also worked to downgrade that abomination they call iTunes 11. I don't know what's up with apple. They fixed it until it broke. I don't like too much change all at once, and apparently, from all the controversy, a lot of people don't either. No more updates for me until I know they'll work for me.

@Tachyonstorm 11 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant result - thank you so much!

@planetapop 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man. But how can i recover the media i added to itunes prior to itunes beta 10.5 installations?

@blakemets7 13 жыл бұрын

I love you, I just upgraded to lion and it gave me this message and I was freaking out, but you just saved my life! Thank you so much, that's almost 60GB of data right there.

@alrifo5411 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this; I just wish I would have found the video sooner and not wasted most of the day. Again thanks.

@scorcher004 13 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Helped so much!

@Stevejobs722 13 жыл бұрын

@myjailbreakmovies do you have iOS 5?

@maximbauwelinckx 13 жыл бұрын

my iTunes 10.3 cannot be installed because there is already a newer version of iTunes installed (10.5 Beta). What should I do now? Deinstalling iTunes with AppZapper or something? Because I'm afraid AppZapper will delete the library files also... Thx!

@wellensian 11 жыл бұрын

Works a treat. Quick add to library of the new stuff and back with an application I can use....

@carolinesunshinee 12 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHHH!!!! wow i've been trying to fix this forever! thanks!

@Alfred319 5 жыл бұрын

Works in 2019 as well! Thank you so much for this solution!

@videogirlsk 12 жыл бұрын

seriously... its 5 in the morning and ive been trying to fix this problem all night!! i just HAD to fix this and download all my music to my new itouch before going on vacation! THANK YOU! :)

@tompieper4836 7 жыл бұрын

What if you have multiple itl libraries? Do you change them all to old?

@GqFq 11 жыл бұрын

but what happens if i have the 11 installed and i already added new files to the library? doesn't it mean , if i downgrade to an older itunes library the newly added files will be gone? how does it work?

@cgm707 11 жыл бұрын

I followed all the steps on Mac Rumors, and in this KZfaq video. But I still get the message about having to download the newer version of iTunes....Any help is appreciated, as all my playlists and ratings are gone.

@leekirkland1901 9 жыл бұрын

Can I go back to iTunes 7? I miss the clean look and borders of the grey and white grid opposed to the white cloud look. Also miss the intuitive functionality. I'm assuming I can't go that far back since I'm running Yosemite. Maybe there's a miracle solution I don't know about? Just want that old UI back...

@agold1702 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you; even though I'm on a much newer MacOS, the basic instruction is still good.

@xxfrogmanxx1 12 жыл бұрын

thanks bro this really helped u just got a new sub

@timewavetheory 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. Great of you to help out the community. iTunes 11 really sucks and actually slowed my boot time down after install.

@rodgett 11 жыл бұрын

I have the same question! The files should still be stored but will it show up in the view!?¿

@jonmanheim 11 жыл бұрын

HELP!!!! Long story short. I am trying to allow my wife to read an ibook I purchased on her new MacBook Air. Using something called Requiem to remove DRM on book. But apparently it can only remove the DRM if the version of iTunes is no later than 10.5.3. So I reverted to 10.5.3. Unfortunately, there are no versions of the library that were ever created with 10.5.3 since this is a new Mac. Is there any way at all to use 10.5.3? Everything we own is in the Cloud in one way or another. THX!!

@captainderpson 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you, you saved my iTunes library after I downgraded from iTunes 11 to 10.7. I am a happy camper again!

@eskimo1922 11 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! that was so easy! so glad to have itunes 10 back. thank you!!

@allgoodmatt 11 жыл бұрын

worked for me, great vid, just the info we need not loads of crap, thanks mate.

@dcota0880 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you! it worked and i'm completely thrilled to have 10.7 back!

@V3rax_ 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! It was a great help! Works on snow leopard 10.6.8

@maddessi1 13 жыл бұрын

@TJzachary It says iTunes is required for OSX or something when i try to delete it

@railpressureflip 7 жыл бұрын

You, sire, are legendary. This worked like a charm!

@railpressureflip 7 жыл бұрын

In 2016, too. Seeing as this tutorial is from 2011, its surprising that it worked exactly like he described. Heck yeah

@XxRobertyxXGamer 9 жыл бұрын

thanks so much man, 1+ subscriber :D

@THEKJB1974 12 жыл бұрын

Cheers man worked a treat!

@rafaelrivas19 9 жыл бұрын

hey I really have to thank you!!! I appreciate it!! Seriously thanks a lot

@joseantoniotoledoherrera9898 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, very usefully!

@xsaudix 12 жыл бұрын

thank you so much mate for your help

@2112gil 13 жыл бұрын

I had done this and it worked great! But when I check for updates, iTunes says there is an update. So when I try to install the new update, "Software Update" opens up, checks for software, and then tells me my Mac is up to date. Thus, not allowing me to update iTunes. I have never had this problem before until I reinstalled 10.4 again and followed the steps on your video. Do you think it's something from this video that's causing that to happen? Please respond, thanks.

@maxvelocity200 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks much dude, this is still relevant. it works still..

@Macmax7077 11 жыл бұрын

i dl to iTunes 7. Can't find the file iTunes Library itl to upgrade to iTunes 10.7 iTunes 11 is out of the question. I have all my music in an external hard drive. What should i do to get 10.7 working?

@andreaslazio 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks man ...i couldnt solve this for 10 days you helped me god bless you!!

@Stonerlyte 13 жыл бұрын

I love you Jeff! Always fixing my problems! :D

@QsGxFr3nZiiE 12 жыл бұрын

HELP!!! i upgraded to iTunes 10.5 and i have loads of music and all of it worked fine before the upgrade and now all my music is fuzzy and doesn't work apart from one album i got (the sound of dubstep 3 ) please help message me. please help

@Jess7742 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!!!

@jeesus97 12 жыл бұрын

Hey brother because he happens so often that mistake? Do not you know it is due?

@bandali420 9 жыл бұрын

hi jeff thanks for ur video. recently i installed itune 12.2 and sync my phone to add some music, think is that i lost all of my previous music which is not backed up, so is there any way to get back those music file. according to ur video i down graded itune coz iwas thinking, i will get back my music file!! please help..@myjailbreakMovies

@chiccoooooooooo 13 жыл бұрын

Very very good video keep up thank you

@robcamp4521 6 жыл бұрын

Works in 2018! downgrading from latest version...Thanks!!

@sk8boardinmonkey 13 жыл бұрын

Does this work on windows?

@JVillaT183 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you MAN, you are very Good, Congratulations!!!!

@mervynwallis5859 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant -Thanks so much

@CbellaU 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@MrPingjay 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks! you're the man!

@F1r3cr4cker 12 жыл бұрын

tyvm for uploading this

@Lertic 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@callaghjj 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate - much appreciated. I had the new iTunes 12 on mine, what a load of crap it is, wiped everything!!! So thanks to you, I was able to reinstall 11.4 Cheers - Aussie John

@samstormrising 11 жыл бұрын

Hi there - I need help! I wasn't able to recover my previous library despite these steps...

@kaitlynhaverty340 10 жыл бұрын

YOU are a ROCK STAR!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

@AndresCruzBass 11 жыл бұрын

Im getting the "-42408" error. I can't put the apps on my ipod. And is not letting me "Authorize the computer"

@thefootballer1089 12 жыл бұрын

many thanks!!

@solecrazy 5 жыл бұрын

Problem fixed and dried my tears in 2019. THANK YOU SIR!

@djkenyqz 7 жыл бұрын

thanks man!!! worked!!!

@DumboSanchez 11 жыл бұрын

YOU LEGEND MATE!! absolute lifesaver

@carlosaponte1331 9 жыл бұрын

please help mine does not show resent file..the latest was last year!!

@terry_swd 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for the video - problem solved!

@DL-eh7ut 6 жыл бұрын

Great worked for me!!

@hola25251212 11 жыл бұрын

This works with windows 7 too?

@olivercollins2206 11 жыл бұрын

Do I need to buy appzapper because it won't let me delete itunes?

@DeejayJuul 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

@MichaelsAngel14 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much. ur awesome!

@comedypros 13 жыл бұрын

how is your dock so empty?

@allagonkey 6 жыл бұрын

thank you very much. was trying to downgrade to 12.6.3 i wanted the ios appstore back . thank you

@nbttung 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, works even in 2021!!!

@pIeRrEsilVerFOX 11 жыл бұрын

you are awesome man thx a lot :)

@katemuker 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!!

@JTtheskaterkid 13 жыл бұрын

you are so amazing!

@us3r8620 11 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh thank you so much!!!!!!!!

@DetroitDon25 11 жыл бұрын

Hey thank for putting the video, cuz itunes 11 SUCKS, but I have another issues. Im getting a "A unknown error occurred (-42408). How would I go about repairing this issues.