Hello Im using an older macbook pro late 2013 model running Big Sur 11.7.10. Im able to sign in my apple ID in to the music app but when i try to authorize my computer i get the error "There was a temporary problem completing your request. Try again later" is there a work around for this issue?
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OP, try using Retroactive, it's an app on GitHub, it's been recently discontinued but it still works on Big Sur, you can use it to install an older version of iTunes and authorize there, then you can delete iTunes and still have your computer be authorized in Music. I think Apple just... forgot about Big Sur users. 🤷
Can confirm this workaround works, just did it.
OP, try using Retroactive, it's an app on GitHub, it's been recently discontinued but it still works on Big Sur, you can use it to install an older version of iTunes and authorize there, then you can delete iTunes and still have your computer be authorized in Music. I think Apple just... forgot about Big Sur users. 🤷
Can confirm this workaround works, just did it.
Celery_Stix Said:
"tunes Authorization failing "There was a temporary problem completing your request.': Hello Im using an older macbook pro late 2013 model running Big Sur 11.7.10. Im able to sign in my apple ID in to the music app but when i try to authorize my computer i get the error 'There was a temporary problem completing your request. Try again later' is there a work around for this issue?"
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Successfully Authorizing a Device:
There is an error connecting to Apple's server.
A. Disable All VPNs:
So, are you using a VPN? IF so, disable it, and then try this once more.
B. Restart your Mac:
Perform a restart and then try this once more.
C. Close All Apps:
Make sure that you are just using iTunes, and that no other app is open.
D. Cancel All Downloads on All Browsers:
A download maybe pending that is not responding. So, cable or pause your downloads.
"Not OP but I tried all of these, even logged out of my Apple ID and disabled my VPN, but for whatever reason I cannot get Apple Music to authorize and my computer can't run more than Big Sur. Do I downgrade back to Mojave and lose all my files? OCLP is not an option for me."
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Contact Apple Support:
If you can't Authorize you device through Music, what happens when you sue TV? If no success, contact Apple for assistance with the account:
Apple Support Contact Info:
It's very funny because I too have a MacBook Pro Late 2013 model and after finally upgrading from Mojave to Big Sur I too cannot authorize my Music app. Big Sur 11.7.10. Even funnier being I could buy a Beyoncé album, but when I went to download it I wasn't authorized.
Not OP but I tried all of these, even logged out of my Apple ID and disabled my VPN, but for whatever reason I cannot get Apple Music to authorize and my computer can't run more than Big Sur. Do I downgrade back to Mojave and lose all my files? OCLP is not an option for me.
This was my first step with no success
That's awesome thanks for the info i'll give that a try and see if it works for me!
No problem, hope it works out!
How can I fix iTunes authorization error on an older Mac?
