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how to update imove in macbook pro sierra

im try to update in appstore but its not update.....

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 26, 2020 2:24 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2020 5:43 PM

The version of iMovie that is available from the App Store requires a mac to be running macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or macOS Catalina.


Check to see if your mac can upgrade to macOS Mojave, How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


If you are considering upgrading to Catalina be warned that it does not support 32bit apps.

Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps,

some updates may be free, some may be paid. Use this app to discover which apps you have

are 32bit, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/. Once the list has been created you can then

contact the developers of the apps to see if they provide 64bit updates. 


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support

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Mar 26, 2020 5:43 PM in response to scaria130

The version of iMovie that is available from the App Store requires a mac to be running macOS Mojave 10.14.6 or macOS Catalina.


Check to see if your mac can upgrade to macOS Mojave, How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


If you are considering upgrading to Catalina be warned that it does not support 32bit apps.

Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps,

some updates may be free, some may be paid. Use this app to discover which apps you have

are 32bit, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/. Once the list has been created you can then

contact the developers of the apps to see if they provide 64bit updates. 


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support

how to update imove in macbook pro sierra

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