How to Update iTunes

This manual guide describes how to perform troubleshooting when you see an error message saying Unlocking failed. iTunes software update is required to connect to this device.

In general cases, this error is caused by outdated, malfunctioning or intact iTunes components. It usually occurs if your Mac is running macOS 10.13 and older versions.

It's easy to fix the error because you're only required to update your iTunes software version. By doing so, all iTunes related drivers and components will also get updated to the latest version.

Update iTunes on macOS High Sierra and Earlier

If you use a Mac that runs macOS High Sierra or older, you can update iTunes to the latest version via Mac App Store or via iTunes Settings.

Update iTunes via App Store

1. Open the Mac App Store.
2. Select the Updates tab.
3. Click Update button along with iTunes.

   

Update within iTunes

1. Open iTunes.
2. Select iTunes on the menu bar.
3. Select Check for Updates.

   

4. iTunes will connect to Apple's servers and check for updates. Confirm to update if any new patch is available.

After iTunes update completed, you need to unplug and replug your device to your Mac (this step is required). Now you'll see an iTunes Software Update window.

Click Install to continue.

After the installation finished, you can restart your Mac and launch our BuhoUnlocker to try again to unlock your device.

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