nicaru
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Q: Cannot find Lion upgrade in Apple Store? Need to upgrade to Icloud.

Hi, I am trying to upgrade to OS X Lion so that I can use Icloud, but I can't find the upgrade application in the Apple Store. I saw that there were certain requirements to be able to access the upgrade (from Snow Leopard) and unless I am mistaken, I have completed all the requirements. Below are the details of my current system status :

 

About this Mac :

 

Version 10.6.8

 

Model Name:iMac
  Model Identifier:iMac6,1
  Processor Name:Intel Core 2 Duo
  Processor Speed:2,16 GHz
  Number Of Processors:1
  Total Number Of Cores:2
  L2 Cache:4 MB
  Memory:4 GB
  Bus Speed:667 MHz
  Boot ROM Version:IM61.0093.B07
  SMC Version (system):1.10f3
  Serial Number (system):W86xxx4LVGN
  Hardware UUID:00000000-0000-1000-8000-0017F2C4F6F8

 

Does anyone have any insight on why I can't upgrade? I need to do this to both my Imac and my Macbook Air. Both are updated to 10.6.8.

 

Thanks very much for your help,

Mac OS X (10.6.5), 1 macbook pro, Imac, Iphone4, IPad2

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 2:51 PM

by Barney-15E,Solvedanswer
Barney-15E Barney-15E
Level 9 (50,099 points)
Mac OS X
A:

Download the 10.6.8 combo update from the Apple Downloads site and install it. Hopefully that will fix the App Store problem.

 

Firefox doesn't understand the macappstore url which only redirects you to the App Store, so that is irrelevant at this point.

Posted on Apr 15, 2012 4:48 AM

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  • by Shootist007,

    Shootist007 Shootist007 Apr 15, 2012 4:26 AM in response to nicaru
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    Apr 15, 2012 4:26 AM in response to nicaru

    There is NO Lion Upgrade. You buy Lion and install it over the top of your current SL install.

     

    Lion is Lion is Lion. Whether you are installing it to a fresh new hard drive or using it to upgrade from Snow Leopard.

  • by djdannyde,

    djdannyde djdannyde Apr 15, 2012 4:28 AM in response to nicaru
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    Apr 15, 2012 4:28 AM in response to nicaru

    Do software update, make sure your running 10.6.8

    Finder - Applications - App Store - Search for lion top right side of App Store Window

  • by Barry Hemphill,Helpful

    Barry Hemphill Barry Hemphill Apr 15, 2012 4:28 AM in response to nicaru
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    Apr 15, 2012 4:28 AM in response to nicaru

    Hello:

     

    As I recall (it has been awhile), OS X 10.7 is available in the App store (not the Apple on-line store).  You can download it from there.  You are allowed to use it on the computers you control. 

     

    Barry

  • by Barney-15E,Helpful

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Apr 15, 2012 4:29 AM in response to nicaru
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    Apr 15, 2012 4:29 AM in response to nicaru

    You have to go to the Mac App Store to purchase it. It is not on the Apple Store (except in a USB stick), and it is not on the iTunes App store.

     

    In 10.6.8, there is a menu item called "App Store" in the Apple menu. Select that and log in using yoiur AppleID. You can then purchase Lion.

  • by nicaru,

    nicaru nicaru Apr 15, 2012 4:43 AM in response to Barney-15E
    Level 1 (10 points)
    Apr 15, 2012 4:43 AM in response to Barney-15E

    Thank you. I didn't realize there was a difference between the App Store and the regular Apple store and yes, I found Lion in the App Store.

     

    HOWEVER, when i clicked on my "App Store" icon in Applications, I get a message saying that the program cannot be opened because part of it is missing or damaged.

     

    When I to online and try to download the App Store Application, I get this message :

     

    >>> Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (macappstore) isn't associated with any program.

     

    I have no idea why this program would be damaged/missing, and less so how to fix it since I can't re-download.


    Suggestions are greatlly appreciated. Thank you for your help.

  • by Barney-15E,Solvedanswer

    Barney-15E Barney-15E Apr 15, 2012 4:48 AM in response to nicaru
    Level 9 (50,099 points)
    Mac OS X
    Apr 15, 2012 4:48 AM in response to nicaru

    Download the 10.6.8 combo update from the Apple Downloads site and install it. Hopefully that will fix the App Store problem.

     

    Firefox doesn't understand the macappstore url which only redirects you to the App Store, so that is irrelevant at this point.

  • by putnik,

    putnik putnik Apr 15, 2012 5:16 AM in response to nicaru
    Level 3 (795 points)
    Mac OS X
    Apr 15, 2012 5:16 AM in response to nicaru

    I suggest it is always a good idea to do some preparation before installing a new operating system. 

     

    1. Clone your existing Snow Leopard system to an external hard disk, and when you have it, copy the installer onto the clone as well.  There is no easy backward path to SL.   http://www.bombich.com/download.html

     

    2. Check your apps for compatibility, PPC apps are not supported.  http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

     

    3. Read a good installation guide eg:  http://www.macworld.com/article/1161087/install_lion_over_leopard.html