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How to fix iTunes error -50, -54 for good

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you own an iOS device, iTunes is a must-havesoftware. However, some users reportederror-50 and -54 while using iTunes.

Theseerrorswill prevent you from syncing your files, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you how to fix these problems once and for all.

How can I fix iTunes error -50, -54?

How can I fix iTunes error -50, -54?

1. Restart iTunes

Several users reported that restarting iTunes has fixederror-54 in iTunes, so be sure to try that.

2. Change your permission settings

You can also use Terminal to fix iTunes error -54:

Users are also suggesting to disable FileVault if you’re using it, so be sure to try that as well.

3. Update iTunes

Several users reported that they fixed iTuneserror-50 by updating iTunes, so be sure to try that.

4. Authorize your computer

After doing that, iTuneserror-50 should be resolved.

5. Consolidate your iTunes library

6. Check your files

These are Apple’s official guidelines for fixingerror-54 in iTunes, so be sure to try them.

iTunes error -50 and -54 can cause a lot of problems when syncing content, but we hope that you managed to fix this issue using our solutions.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.