If you have iTunes installed on your computer, choose your device to update to the latest version of iTunes.
If you update your Mac to macOS Catalina, your iTunes media library can be accessed in the Apple Music app, Apple TV app, Apple Books app, and Apple Podcasts app. To manually back up, restore, or sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, use Finder.
Oct 18, 2019 You can also use Software Update to check for updates: Choose Apple menu System Preferences, then click Software Update. Or get macOS Catalina automatically If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences or Software Update preferences are set to download new updates when available, macOS Catalina will download conveniently in the background.
You can update to the latest version of iTunes (up to iTunes 12.8).
If you don't have iTunes installed on your computer, get it from the Microsoft Store (Windows 10) or download the latest version from Apple's website.
Depending on the version of iTunes that you have, there are a few ways to update.
Versions of iTunes from the Microsoft Store update automatically when new versions are released.
You can also check for updates through the Microsoft Store.
If Check for Updates isn't an option in the Help menu, you downloaded iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
iTunes features might vary by country or region.
If you've upgraded to macOS Mojave or later, follow these steps to keep it up to date:
To find updates for iMovie, Garageband, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, open the App Store on your Mac, then click the Updates tab.
To automatically install macOS updates in the future, including apps that were downloaded separately from the App Store, select ”Automatically keep my Mac up to date.” Your Mac will notify you when updates require it to restart, so you can always choose to install those later.
If you're using an earlier macOS, such as macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or earlier,* follow these steps to keep it up to date:
To automatically download updates in the future, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click App Store, then select ”Download newly available updates in the background.” Your Mac will notify you when updates are ready to install.
* If you're using OS X Lion or Snow Leopard, get OS X updates by choosing Apple menu > Software Update.
Learn how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest version of iOS.