How to Download iTunes

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This wikiHow teaches you how to download Apple's iTunes program to your Windows or Mac computer. You can also download the iTunes Store app on your iPhone or iPad if you've deleted it as it usually comes preinstalled with iOS. iTunes for the computer and the iTunes Store app for the iPhone and iPad are not the same programs and have very different functionality.

Method 1
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On Desktop

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    Go to https://www.apple.com/itunes/download in a Web browser.
    • If you want to receive updates from Apple, type your email address in the field on the left side of the window.
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    It's a blue button on the left side of the window.
    • The site should automatically detect the type of computer you're using. If it doesn't, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Get iTunes for Windows or Get iTunes for Mac .
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    iTunes is now available on your computer.
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On iPhone/iPad

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    It's a blue app with a white A in a white circle.
    • The iTunes Store app for iOS is not the same application
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    It's a magnifying glass icon at the bottom (iPhone) or top (iPad) of the screen.
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    It's at the top of the screen.
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    It's to the right of the iTunes Store icon.
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    It appears in the same location as the GET button. The iTunes Store app will be downloaded to one of your iPhone's Home screens.
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On Windows from the Microsoft Store

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    Open the Microsoft Store. It is the icon with a picture of a shopping bag and the Microsoft logo. If you're using Windows 10 in S Mode, your system will only support apps available in the Microsoft Store. [1]
  2. 2
    Type" "iTunes" in the search box. iTunes should also be on the most popular apps list. The app has a music note.
    • Upon clicking on it, it should have Apple Inc as the developer and the words "Apple Music" on top of the background image.
    • You can also go to the direct link here .
  3. 3
    Click on "Get" or "Install". The app should download automatically.
  4. 4
    Follow the instructions on the screen to migrate and uninstall iTunes for Desktop. You can only have one app or the other, but not both. Upon installation, you will be able to browse for music, manage your iPhone, and listen to music on your device.
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    You can download songs from iTunes.
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    Find wherever you downloaded it. If you're on Windows 10 or 7, you can press the Windows key and type iTunes. If you are on Windows 8 or 8.1, you can move your mouse to the side of your screen and type in the search bar at the top.
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      1. Go to https://www.apple.com/itunes/download .
      2. Click Download now .
      3. Click Save .
      4. Locate the downloaded file.
      5. Double-click the file.
      6. Follow on-screen instructions.

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