A common reason for downgrading is to regain the ability to manage iOS apps on a desktop (removed in iTunes 12.7).
| Source | Authenticity | Typical Version Range | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | High (digitally signed) | Latest 2-3 major versions | | OldVersion.com (FileForum) | Medium (user-uploaded, checksum recommended) | 7.0 through 12.9 | | Vetuso (formerly iTunes Family) | Medium (curated for Windows) | 10.0 – 12.9 | | Internet Archive (archive.org) | High when matched to Apple hashes | Complete historical set | download older versions of itunes
Installing an older version of iTunes on a modern system often creates a conflict with existing libraries and drivers. The following steps mitigate installation failures. A common reason for downgrading is to regain