Update of certain apps gives this message "GarageBand cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple ID"

Click here and follow the instructions. If you can't accept them into your Apple ID, delete and redownload them.

Axel: Yes, it should. It happens because there isn't an Apple ID stored inside them.

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That should not happen when your MacBook Pro is brand new. I, at the same time, do not have an answer to your question. GarageBand should be updated with the Apple ID that you are currently using for the App Store purchases. Almost makes me thing that someone else has had the opportunity to use that MacBook Pro first and then it was wiped clean and set up as new however some App Store and app purchase information remained. I know, a very vague answer, however I cannot think of anything else unless you have some other information to add to shed light on this.

Axel F.

Niel,

My assumption here is that OP had already logged in with an Apple ID on the Mac. Mac is brand new and no apps should be previously associated with another Apple ID on that Mac. No? Which assumption is incorrect?

Axel F.

The preloaded copies aren't associated with an Apple ID at all, and cannot be updated until accepted into one. For paid applications on a custom order, they also cannot be freely redownloaded.

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See my first post above.

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