Doesn't show programs in iTunes. Programs are not showing up in iTunes. Causes and solutions to problems

Hello! Updating software is not always a good thing. A clear example of this is the new version of iTunes, in which Apple developers for some reason “cut out” the App Store. Fully. They took and removed the ability to fully manage games and applications on your iOS device via a computer. The App Store item in iTunes has simply disappeared!

To be honest, I didn’t understand at all this whole “multi-step” from the glorious company from Cupertino. Tim Cook, are you all right there? Are there any other problems or tasks? Why remove something that did not bother anyone and helped many? Like now, for example, They got weird, Apple, oh, they got weird...

Fortunately, there is a way out. Now I’ll tell you how to return the game and application store to iTunes on your PC, let’s go!

So, Apple decided that ordinary users do not need programs in iTunes.

But there are other uses for company devices - in business, education and other corporate settings. And this is where installing programs via iTunes can play a very important role - it cannot be removed.

Therefore, a special press release was issued, which states that if you are a business representative, then continue to use iTunes as usual, no one prohibits you :)

Let's use this assumption to add the App Store to iTunes:

1. Open Apple's statement using this link.
2. There we also download iTunes (12.6.3.6) - available for Mac and Windows.
3. If the computer is using .
4. We install.

However, upon startup, you may encounter the message: “The iTunes Library.itl file cannot be read because it was created by a newer version of iTunes.”

What to do about it?

• Find the iTunes Library.itl file on your computer.
• You can use the search, but just in case, here is the "standard" location path for Windows - C:\Users\Username\My Music\iTunes. And for MAC - Personal > Music > iTunes.
• Delete or move iTunes Library.itl from this folder.

Important! After deleting or moving a file, you will have to re-create the media library. This can be a problem if all your music in iTunes has been "sorted" and sorted.

That's it, we connect the iPhone or iPad to the computer and see... that nothing has changed - there is still no App Store in iTunes! Calm down, the main thing is not to panic :)

Now we can safely say that the ability to download a game or application via iTunes has returned. Hooray!

Updated (important note)! One of the readers wrote in the comments that he did everything according to the instructions, but nothing worked. What could be causing this? Only because the “wrong” version of iTunes is being downloaded. Please be careful - the article contains all the necessary links and tips. Thank you very much:)

After the release of iOS 11, the logical step for me was to update iTunes to the latest version 12.7. As it turned out, this time iTunes not only did not improve, but also became worse... I call it degradation. Below I will explain what disappeared from the iTunes application on the computer and how to live with it...

There is no more App Store in iTunes!

From now on, the App Store opens only on gadgets. To find an application on your computer, you need to type its name into Google, but it no longer redirects from the application page to iTunes.

Shared files

Apple also removed the ability to manage applications from iTunes. Because of this, icon management on iPhone and iPad in iTunes has disappeared. Only the management of “Shared Files” is left, which is moved to a separate section.

Now films, books, documents and other files are entered into the corresponding programs only through this item.

How can I now transfer ipa files to iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch from my computer?

If you still have ipa files with old versions of the application that you would like to install on your iDevice, then you still have the opportunity to transfer them to the device. To do this you need:

a) open your device in iTunes.

b) drag the file from Explorer (Windows)/Finder (Mac OS) to the “On My Device” section in iTunes.

c) Wait until the ipa file is downloaded.

The same applies to ringtones, section with which disappeared too from iTunes 12.7.

Is it possible not to update to iTunes 12.7?

Theoretically yes - no problem. But iTunes 12.7 is also designed to work correctly with devices running iOS 11.

Also in iTunes 12.7, interaction with Apple Music has been redesigned: new options have been added. We are mainly talking about the social component. You can see and listen to friends' playlists.

These are the changes...

In iTunes 12.7, Apple removed the App Store tab and program management. It has become impossible to save applications on the computer and download them via iTunes. We have completely lost the ability to independently manage what is installed on our devices. But everything is not so bad - the largest companies from the Fortune 500 are on our side. Their pressure forced Apple to leave a backup move. What happened, how to install iTunes with an app store and is it necessary at all?

The iTunes App Store is an important part of the ecosystem

While iTunes had the App Store, the computer could act as an intermediary between the iPhone and Apple. Everything we bought through the App Store was stored on it. Even in the absence of the Internet or the complete disappearance of Apple and its entire infrastructure, it was possible to install and uninstall downloaded applications. We had our own collection of downloaded applications.

Without an intermediary, all applications will be managed only by Apple. This means that if you delete an application from the App Store, you will no longer be able to install it. Only through jailbreak (which is more dead than alive).

I clearly showed the problem in this video:

Why Apple returned the App Store to iTunes 12.6.3

Apple devices are used by large Fortune 500 companies. They install special applications that do not exist in the App Store, and are also tied to older applications. They, like us, value control over applications and data. Together they pressured Apple to release a solution.

Apple made a special version of iTunes for business. It retains the App Store tab and allows you to manage Programs on the device. It supports all modern devices, including the iPhone X. But this is not an update. This is an old version of iTunes that you can install and use. This iTunes version is 12.6.3. I call it the iTunes business.

Do I need to install iTunes 12.6.3 (Business)

You need to install if any of this is important to you:

• Old applications
• Control over applications without the Internet,
• Storing applications on your computer to save space on your iPhone,
• Special applications that may disappear from the appstore,
• You have more than a dozen devices and control them via USB hubs

iTunes business installation video

Preparing to install iTunes 12.6.3 business

The media library will need to be restored. I think that now you are using a version higher than 12.6. This means that your iTunes library (files with information about what you have in iTunes) has been updated. If you install iTunes 12.6.3, then it will not be able to read your new library and you will need to restore it to the state of September 13, 2017. Anything that was added/deleted later is considered lost.

iTunes will no longer update itself. You will need to install new versions manually. But this is not a big problem. You can install the update only if something doesn't work for you. At the moment, the iTunes 12.7 update only has reduced functions. iTunes 12.6 can do everything and even more.

Install iTunes 12.6.3 (business)

The first thing you need to do is download the installer:

Things get interesting when we launch iTunes. Usually a window like this is shown:

New iTunes Library File Warning

I talked about this above. Your library is too new and he can't read it. He suggests installing a new iTunes to read it. But that’s not why we set up the iTunes business? =)

Restoring the iTunes Library.itl library

Close iTunes.

Go to the folder with iTunes Library.itl

/Users/[YourUserName]/Music/iTunes

Windows XP

C:\Documents and Settings\[YourUserName]\My Documents\My Music\iTunes

Windows Vista

C:\Users\[YourUserName]\Music\iTunes

Windows 7, 8 or 10

C:\Users\[YourUserName]\My Music\iTunes

We'll make a backup. Rename iTunes Library.itl V iTunes Library.itl.new. You can rename it whatever you want, but I like new - it means that this is a newer media library. You can simply add ones or zeros to the name. As you wish.

Then we go there Previous iTunes Libraries. Among them we find a media library older than September 13, 2017. In my case, it was the library from September 13: iTunes Library 2016-09-13.itl. Move it to the folder above so that it is together with iTunes Library.itl.new and rename it to iTunes Library.itl. Now iTunes will try to use this file when it starts and will detect the “native” library from September 13 in it.

This is what my iTunes Library file looks like

Correcting the menu

After launching the Programs will not appear. Need to choose "Edit menu..." and check the box next to "Programs".

Select the newly appeared Programs in the drop-down menu on the left. Here again is the App Store tab.

iTunes 12.6.3 with Applications tab

Bringing back the new iTunes

If something stops working. Or you decide that you no longer need the iTunes business, you can easily return the new version.

Download iTunes from the Apple website. You don’t have to specify your email and address if you don’t need advertising from Apple.

At the first launch, the library will be updated and everything will be the way Apple and the government want =)

Here's a video:

Very often, Apple users are faced with the fact that programs are not displayed in iTunes. There are actually not very many reasons why this can happen, and all of them can be listed literally on the fingers of one hand. In today’s material we will talk in detail about these very problems, due to which “tuna” does not see the program, and also share effective solutions for eliminating these problems.

It's all about iTunes versions

So, one of the most common reasons why programs are not displayed in iTunes is the version of iTunes installed. No matter how strange it may sound, “tuna” is very picky about the versions of its programs. For example, if an old version or some kind of beta is installed, then iTunes may work completely unpredictably, which is why various problems appear: program crashes, lack of a list of programs, synchronization errors, and much more.

What can be done in this situation? The best option would be to delete the current version of iTunes and install the latest and, most importantly, stable version. In some cases, installing a previous version can eliminate problems in the operation of the program, but not too outdated - this is important.

Reinstalling iTunes

The next reason why programs are not displayed in iTunes is a malfunction of the program itself. This also happens, and you shouldn’t be surprised. If iTunes, regardless of the version, does not display a list of programs, and generally works incorrectly, then you need to completely reinstall it, deleting all created files, folders, registry keys, etc. You can, of course, simply remove “tuna” and then install it, but this may not always help, because there are still records and necessary program files on the computer that will interfere with normal operation.

Here's what you'll need to do to perform a clean install of iTunes:

1. First, you need to download a special program that will help you completely remove iTunes from your computer. For PCs with the Windows operating system, it is recommended to use one of these software: Total Uninstall, Revo Uninstaller, Uninstall Tool or IObit Uninstaller. For owners of Apple PCs with Mac OS installed, the best solution is to use the App Cleaner program.
2. You need to install one of the above programs, run it and find iTunes in the list that appears. Select “tuna” from the list and press the button in the “Delete” or Uninstall program. The uninstallation process will start. It may take some time, so you will need to wait. The most important thing is that when during the removal process a window appears asking you to delete all folders, files and registry paths, you must select everything and click “OK”. The uninstallation process on Mac OS and Windows may differ markedly, so don't be alarmed.
3. Now that iTunes has been completely removed, you should restart your computer.
4. The next step is to open your browser, go to the Apple page and download the latest and most stable version of iTunes from there. Once the installation file is downloaded, you need to run it and install it.
5. As soon as “tuna” is installed in the system, we launch it, enter our data from the Apple account, synchronize and enjoy a fully functional program that displays a list of applications.

As you can see, there is nothing complicated in the described actions, so anyone can cope with this task.

Authorization in the program

If the previous two methods did not help, and iTunes does not display programs, then there is a high probability that the synchronization of the Apple account itself has failed. This also happens quite often, which is why many users then have problems when working with tuna. Synchronization failures, as a rule, happen most often on Apple smartphones, and not in the program itself on the computer. What’s most interesting is that if after some time synchronization is restored on the phone, then with the version on the computer everything is not so smooth. There may continue to be problems that lead to programs not being displayed in iTunes.

What to do in this case and how can you fix this unpleasant problem? In fact, everything is quite simple here. First, you need to log out of your Apple account on your iPhone and log in again. After this, you need to do the same thing, but only in a program on your computer. To do this, you need to launch "tuna", click on the tab at the top "Account" and select "Authorization" > "Deauthorize this computer" from the list. After you log out, you need to click on the “Account” tab again, select “Authorization” > “Authorize this computer” and enter your Apple account information. All!

Jailbreak

Well, the last reason why programs are not displayed in iTunes is jailbreak. Many iPhone owners like to install jailbreaks on their devices, but they do it not entirely correctly or choose a not very successful version, which ultimately leads to some problems. In particular, synchronization is disrupted, sound disappears, programs are not displayed in the tuna, etc.

Fixing the problem in this case is also quite easy: you just need to reset the iPhone to factory settings, and everything will work again.