iTunes 9.0.1 released

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Apple has just earlier released version 9.0.1 of its media software, iTunes, bringing a number of bug fixes to the release which was made available during its iPod event not long ago. Macworld has detailed all of the changes, explaining some things a bit better than Apple's official release notes.

When you update, you'll get the following set of notes, straight from Apple:

• Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store.
• Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive.
• Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit.
• Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone.
• Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs.
• Addresses an issue with the Zoom button not switching to Mini Player.
• Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone.
• Genius is now automatically updated to show Genius Mixes.

What's interesting is that the issue with the maximize button on iTunes versions 8 and older has returned (well, an issue for some, yet a good thing for others). That is, on Mac OS X, clicking the maximize button would shrink the player into its mini format, whereas in iTunes 9 you could do that by holding Option, then clicking maximize. Many found this an improvement as the mini player isn't used often, but the old style has returned, regardless of user preference.

To update, use the 'Check for Updates' option as usual, or you can find it on Apple's download page.

#1 vette on 23 Sep 2009 - 03:13

Second time (other dvd software) in years where an app has actually had bugs that effect me haha. Glad to see these fixed.

(2 replies) #2 Janux on 23 Sep 2009 - 04:36

Still search is broken for me. For example, I cannot search "Bjork" anymore, now I have to type "Björk", what a hassle!

#2.1 roadwarrior on 23 Sep 2009 - 12:00

How is that "broken"? Sounds like it is working as it should.

#2.2 +Nightwind Hawk on 27 Sep 2009 - 04:16

If it worked in a previous version... I don't see why it would be a "feature" to make searches harder (although more specific)...

#3 virtorio on 23 Sep 2009 - 04:42

Hmmm, 15MB via Apple's software update. Could it be they've gotten their **** together when it comes to minor updates?

(2 replies) #4 suicide_pact on 23 Sep 2009 - 05:40

89.8 for me on Snow Leopard via Apple Update, updating from 9.0 of course.

#4.1 virtorio on 23 Sep 2009 - 05:52

suicide_pact said,

Mine was the Windows version, from 9.0.

#4.2 LanMan874 on 25 Sep 2009 - 09:31

virtorio said,

80+ MB for me too from 9.0.0 on Windows Vista

Last edited by LanMan874 on 25 Sep 2009 - 09:37

#5 Mike415 on 23 Sep 2009 - 07:59

98.8mb

serious? Cant they just update stuff? And No i dont want mobileme and safari

#6 +BeLGaRaTh on 23 Sep 2009 - 08:38

Strangely I had the x64 version installed and it updated me to the x86 version, stupid asshats

(1 reply) #7 dancedar on 23 Sep 2009 - 08:59

x64 only runs in emulation mode anyway, right?
I wish iTunes would respect my wish to uninstall/leave out Apple Update/Bonjour/Mobile crap - have to wait ages for the install then uninstall all this crap just to get a bug fix (disc numbering)

#7.1 +Nightwind Hawk on 27 Sep 2009 - 04:13

You can install quicktime alternative, then extract using winrar itunes.exe. You'll have all the individual files... delete everything except itunes.msi and the application support (which is absolutely required now). Then open itunes.msi in command line by typing: iTunes.msi /quiet

I know it sounds complicated here.. but it's satisfying being able to delete 5 stupid apps before they even install

Not too hard, i promise.

(1 reply) #8 ajua on 23 Sep 2009 - 09:34

I'm still waiting for the developers of QuickTime Alternative to update it so that it works with iTunes 9 and I can make my custom installers without QuickTime.

I use it just to update or reset my iPod Nano 3G but also use it in unattended installations.

Is there a feature to remove broken files/links automatically in version 9? all the previous versions lacked this must-have feature available in all library managers...

#8.1 +Nightwind Hawk on 27 Sep 2009 - 04:14

Check the forum on quicktime alternative's website. There is a topic in the support forum which has a link to a beta version of the new QTA. The reason why there's been such a delay and it's not final is because they can't get it to work with media player classic... but hey, itunes installs and runs great.

#9 crispkreme on 23 Sep 2009 - 11:49

I cant seem to upgrade from 9.0 on my desktop using software update or downloading the whole thing. My laptop was able to just fine.

(1 reply) #10 Pas on 23 Sep 2009 - 12:09

the photo syncing bug is still there. with 150 MB of free space, i can't sync 18 MB of photos to my itouch.

#10.1 HoriZon-UK on 23 Sep 2009 - 18:49

I have noticed this, so its a reported bug then ??

#11 McoreD on 23 Sep 2009 - 23:42

AlbumArtist view is still not existent in iTunes 9.x http://wmwiki.com/mcored/zscreen/SS-2009.09.10-06.56.32.png

(1 reply) #12 +petrossa on 24 Sep 2009 - 16:38

it blows up your media monkey install, don't update if you use mediamonkey

#12.1 excalpius on 25 Sep 2009 - 00:25

There's a beta of MM that fixes iTune 9 issues. Check their forums.

#13 McoreD on 27 Sep 2009 - 00:01

This is one of the undocumented fixes they did:

iTunes 9 SDK was broken for SelectedTracks but now 9.0.1 fixes it.

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