Q: Cannot update iPhoto 9.6 to 9.6.1 after 10.10.3 update!
This Mac came with iPhoto 9.6 preinstalled (new iMac). The OS X 10.10.3 update killed iPhoto 9.6 because it needs an update to run. Apple REMOVED the update from the App Store, so I couldn't update the application even if I wanted to prior to installing the OS X 10.3.3 update. I'm assuming that even if I delete the app from my machine, I won't be able to get to iPhoto 9.6.1 via the App Store. Currently the update button for iPhoto does absolutely nothing.
My daughter has iPhoto 9.6.1 on her machine but she downloaded that under her own Apple ID. I'm assuming that if I replace my version with hers, it won't be linked to my Apple ID since I never downloaded it. I want it associated with my Apple ID.
So what am I supposed to do in the meantime? I have no iPhoto. I do not want to use Photos. I want my iPhoto back. Is Apple going to put the iPhoto 9.6.1 update back on the App Store for all of us who got stuck between the migration? Serious oversight on their part. Assuming that everyone's machine was updated already. I mean really, the machine shipped with iPhoto 9.6. The App Store reports updates for apps separately from the system updates. You have to log in to see your app updates, you don't have to log in to see your system updates. And that my friend, is what caused this whole fiasco.
Someone please tell me they have been able to update to 9.6.1 since the OS X 10.10.3 update. Please state what you did to get it.
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)
Posted on Apr 10, 2015 6:26 PM
Go to the App Store and check out the Purchases List. If iPhoto is there then it will be v9.6.1
If it is there, then drag your existing iPhoto app (not the library, just the app) to the trash
Install the App from the App Store.
Sometimes iPhoto is not visible on the Purchases List. it may be hidden. See this article for details on how to unhide it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4928
One question often asked: Will I lose my Photos if I reinstall?
iPhoto the application and the iPhoto Library are two different parts of the iPhoto programme. So, reinstalling the app should not affect the Library. BUT you should always have a back up before doing this kind of work. Always.
Posted on Apr 10, 2015 10:43 PM