Can't update to GarageBand 10.4.1

Running Catalina 10.15.7 (the latest my Mac will support), I notice that Final Cut Pro, Pages, Keynote, Numbers and GarageBand all had updates today to coincide with the release of Big Sur

All the apps updated fine for me, except for GarageBand. That app specifically seems to require Big Sur to update to 10.4.1

It seems strange that I would be getting update notifications that don't apply for my machine.

I'm okay if GarageBand 10.4.1 is Big Sur exclusive, but I want the notification gone if the update isn't for my system. I don't want a permanent red (1) there making me think that I have an update when I actually don't.

Can someone assist me here?

Thanks.

Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 12, 2020 11:45 PM

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shivio

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Posted on Nov 17, 2020 11:21 AM

I found that by deleting the Big Sur Beta app that I had sitting in the application folders, and updating everything else outstanding, I was able to delete the GarageBand app, and then redownload the appropriate version.

I even got a popup saying that the latest version is not supported on Catalina, but it offered me a chance to get the appropriate older version that was compatible.

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AGuyOnWheels Author

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Nov 19, 2020 3:16 PM in response to Junglesim

Yes, you're probably right. That being said, my 2012 Mac mini with maxed-out specs is still very speedy, and even renders Final Cut Pro video very quickly without a hitch.

I honestly don't see any need to drop a grand on a new machine when this one performs wonderfully; especially with all the economic uncertainty in the world right now.

shivio

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Nov 19, 2020 4:15 PM in response to AGuyOnWheels

It has taken longer to fix more serious issues. This is not even a real issue per se. It’s probably some configuration plist or xml that has to be edited to update the supported version matrix for the app.

But experience tells us we will be waiting quite a while on this. Luckily I’m not depending on this app for my livelihood. Others may be.

Nov 23, 2020 7:50 AM in response to AGuyOnWheels

Our question should not be, “Why am I getting a GarageBand update that works with a version of the operating system that I don’t have”; it should be, “Why am I not getting a GarageBand update - added Loops, added instrument patches and drum kits - that works with a version of the operating system that I have”.

Nov 23, 2020 8:31 AM in response to lkrupp

That's the wrong comparison just like it was originally the wrong question.

Nov 26, 2020 6:41 AM in response to lkrupp

Great suggestion. Please might you give it a few days to see whether it red dot for GB appears again and circle back? I hope it doesn't. Thanks!

shivio

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Nov 26, 2020 7:03 AM in response to Junglesim

I deleted the app, rebooted and re-installed it from app store.

the update warning came back in a day.

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