iTunes 10 is the first Apple software that failed me. Several months ago I installed it as part of the regular system update of my machine, and I think it was the worst software I ever had. It's a tad exaggerated but really, it didn't live up to at least what it's supposed to do. It refused to import music and crashed a lot so I instantly googled how to downgrade to iTunes 9. The process was a breeze, considering how many had similar (or worse) problems and how many were keen enough just to know how.
Earlier, my software updater begged me to install an update and so I did and apparently it installed iTunes 10! Gah. Maybe because I've been unchecking installation for iTunes 10 for so long, it's the only software update I need and my updater probably downloaded it automatically and waited for my okay. Still, it should've notified me it was going to be iTunes 10 so I could've prevented the installation. Hmf. I googled the said version, and it's still very glitchy so I'm downgrading again. Bye playlists.
So if you have the same dilemma, back up and here's how:
Downgrading iTunes 10 on Mac
Step 1: Delete the following files:
Step 3: At last, you may need to re-create iTunes library and playlist (helpful guide)
Downgrading iTunes 10 on Windows
Step 1: Navigate to C:\My Documents\My Music. Copy the entire iTunes folder and save it on your Desktop as back up.
Step 2: Open the Control Panel -> Uninstall Programs and uninstall the following applications:
Step 4: n the same folder, open “Previous iTunes Libraries” and find the most recent library backup, which should be named something like “iTunes Library 2010-09-1.itl”
Step 5: Copy this file, then paste it in C:My Documents\My Music\iTunes and rename it iTunes Library.itl
Step 6: Download iTunes 9.2.1 for Windows and install it
Step 7: At last, you may need to re-create iTunes library and playlist (helpful guide)
Source: http://www.mob2all.com/2010/09/how-to-install-android-on-iphone-3g_03.html
Step 1: Delete the following files:
- The iTunes application in /Applications
- com.apple.iTunes.plist which is located in ~/Library/Preferences (this is the library folder inside your user folder)
- iTunes.pkg which is located in /Library/Receipts (this is the library folder at the root level of your startup drive)
- iTunesX.pkg which is located in /Library/Receipts
Step 3: At last, you may need to re-create iTunes library and playlist (helpful guide)
Downgrading iTunes 10 on Windows
Step 1: Navigate to C:\My Documents\My Music. Copy the entire iTunes folder and save it on your Desktop as back up.
Step 2: Open the Control Panel -> Uninstall Programs and uninstall the following applications:
- iTunes 9.1
- Apple Mobile Device Support
- Apple Application Support
- Apple Software Update
- QuickTime
- iPhone Configuration
Step 4: n the same folder, open “Previous iTunes Libraries” and find the most recent library backup, which should be named something like “iTunes Library 2010-09-1.itl”
Step 5: Copy this file, then paste it in C:My Documents\My Music\iTunes and rename it iTunes Library.itl
Step 6: Download iTunes 9.2.1 for Windows and install it
Step 7: At last, you may need to re-create iTunes library and playlist (helpful guide)
Source: http://www.mob2all.com/2010/09/how-to-install-android-on-iphone-3g_03.html
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