Unable to update bundled iMove/iPhoto/GarageBand?

What is supposed to happen is that you open App Store and log in using the same ID as you used to register the new computer. When logged in there should be a Redeem button and clicking on that should find the iLife bundled software. If it does you will have an option to add the bundled software to your 'Purchases' at no cost. Subsequently the App Store will show any updates available and allow you to update in the same way as Software Update has worked in the past.

Additionally you will be able to download any of these apps to another computer that you log in from as I understand the process.

You cannot add apps to the Purchases list which you bought from other sources including Apple. The non-bundled Apple software will continue to be updated through Software Update.

I have exactly the same problem. Bought a new Macbook Air 13" yesterday and it's still showing the 3 updates for me.

When I click 'Buy' it asks if I'm sure I want to purchase, it'll be billed to my credit card. Which obviously, I don't want to happen.

Like yourself, when I try to use Software Update it says there are no updates available. Hope this is resolved quickly!

Yup we have the same problem - my wife just bought a new Air & we can't update those 3 apps; they appear in App Store Updates but not in Purchased ...

Bit unfortunate, but I guess we'll give it a few days (or weeks) & see if Apple sorts it out

It seems that there is a glitch in App Store server software which will hopefully be fixed quickly. For some people it has worked but for others not.

As stated above the method is supposed to be:

1. Make sure that the computer is registered to the same ID as used in the App Store.

2. Log in to App Store using this ID.

3. Click on 'Purchases'. A Redeem button should appear.

4. Clicking on this should show the iLife bundled Apps - if I have this part correct.

5. An Accept button should apparently appear in this process which must be clicked.

I'm flying blind as my new iMac was bought a few days before Lion's release and has Snow Leopard. iLife apps were successfully updated through Software Update for me.

Add me to the list of people with a new Macbook Air having this same issue. Not a huge deal but I hope they fix it soon.

I am having a similar problem with my new MacMini.

It has no optical drive or install media (everything is supposed to be available from the Mac App Store)

I had an issue setting up using Migration assistant, so decided to reinstall. I have now reinstalled Lion 4 times, but none off the included apps show in the app store for me to reinstall. I have spent over two hours on the phone with AppleCare and they finally told me to e-mail iTunes support (and sortof admitted it was because they didn't know what else to do and it would get me off the phone) Its now been 24 hour with no response from iTunes support besides the immediate auto e-mail, and I'm not sure what to do.

Think I'm just going to return this Mini and buy an older model that came with restore discs...... If only there was a way to download a restore image and put it on a disc or drive....

Add me to the list as well. This is my first Mac (MBA 13" with OSX 10.7) so I thought i was doing something wrong!

Me too. (MBA 13" I7.) Waiting for something from Apple.

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It sounds as if you folks are confused about the Redeem option. It appears that you are confusing the standard Redeem link in the Quick links box. That link is for iTunes gift cards. What I read Neville saying in his second comment is that you should go to the Purchases page in the MAS and find a Redeem option for the bundled apps there.

English is not my first language. The S and D are next to one another. I am also not always successful, no matter how much I proofread and edit comments. I think that you understood what I was saying.

Same issue here as well. Under my Purchased tab I have the single item that I have purchased from the App Store, but I have no option to redeem any bundled software. So I am here with my brand new 11" Macbook Air (My first Mac as well, so maybe it's a macnoob issue) with 3 updates perpetually waiting to be purchased and installed.

No we're not confused - the 'redeem' posting is a red herring & lots of us out here still have this issue & no resolution ...