Q: Unable to update bundled iMove/iPhoto/GarageBand?
I purchased a new Air yesterday. Right out the box the App Store shows 3 updates available, one each for the bundled iMovie, iPhoto and GarageBand.
When I go to update them via the App Store I get a dialog that "You must have previously purchased the item being updated. Tap buy to purchase it now".
Of course if I try to do this it won't let me, I get another error "Purchase of this item is not currently available. The item is being modified. Please try again later".
The updates don't show in regular Software Update, and if I download the standalone updaters from Apple's support site the installer says they can't be installed and to use the App Store.
I seem to be going around in circles. Has anyone any suggestions please?
MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7)
Posted on Jul 24, 2011 2:27 AM
Fix Step by Step
1. Click > System Preferences
2. Click "User & Groups"
3. Click on Your account and look for "Apple ID" under Full name
4. Click "Set..." and sign in your account apple id
5. Click > App Store..
6. Click "Sign in" under Quick Link tap (right side)
7. Click "Update" tap on top
8. Click update your app
Hopefully this will help.
Posted on Aug 10, 2011 12:02 AM



