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garage band update error

I recently purchased my new iMac and wanted to use garage band app.

but I cannot update the app and it says "garage band cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple ID". but I didn't return it nor use different Apple ID at all. what can I do to fix this problem and get a proper update?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 17, 2020 12:14 PM

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Posted on Sep 17, 2020 12:35 PM

If the applications that need updating are Apple applications that came with the computer, try going to the App Store Purchases tab or click on your profile and then go to Purchases to see if there is an option to accept the applications with your Apple ID. If that doesn't work, you can delete the applications and download them with your Apple ID. The applications are free. You may have to sign out of the App Store, restart the computer, and sign back in to download new copies.


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Sep 17, 2020 12:35 PM in response to bhwang93

If the applications that need updating are Apple applications that came with the computer, try going to the App Store Purchases tab or click on your profile and then go to Purchases to see if there is an option to accept the applications with your Apple ID. If that doesn't work, you can delete the applications and download them with your Apple ID. The applications are free. You may have to sign out of the App Store, restart the computer, and sign back in to download new copies.


Get updates for preinstalled apps on Mac

garage band update error

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