final Cut Pro X on MacOs Sierra

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final Cut Pro X on MacOs Sierra

Good afternoon,

I am in the process of cleaning up some machines and updating software for a College Communications program. I've updated an old computer with an out of date iCloud account, I am trying to keep our 5 edit lab iMacs (mid-2012) at MacOs Yosemite in order to maintain stability and not push these older Macs.

I have some volume licenses to deposit into our college iCloud account, but when I attempt to do so, I am unable to install Final Cut Pro X because it says it requires High Sierra. I'm wondering what the best work around would be to install the last compatible version of FCPX. I really don't want to risk updating 5 old machines just because the App Store won't install a (slightly) older version of FCPX. Also trying to install Motion and Compressor while I'm at it as well.

Hoping the awesome apple support community can shed some light on this situation!

Thanks,
Pete

iMac, macOS Sierra (10.12.6), Volume license redemption

Posted on Jun 18, 2018 12:50 PM

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Answer 1

Alchroma

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Jun 18, 2018 10:43 PM in response to DeanCommunications

Yes, FCP X latest version 10.4.2 requires High Sierra.

Usually you would be offered the compatible version of FCP X that your OS will handle.

Enter your code to purchase and see what happens.

Otherwise contact your local Apple Support crew.

Al

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Answer 2

Jun 20, 2018 7:42 AM in response to DeanCommunications

Just so folks have an idea of how to solve this issue, Apple support came up with the following workaround:

1. Deposit FCPX license into another Mac that has High Sierra installed in order to have it take the license and apply it to the iCloud account

2. Sign out, delete app from High Sierra machine

3. Sign into original Sierra machine with the iCloud account, go to Purchased tab of the App Store and install, it will prompt you to install the last compatible version

That's about it, a little funky but not too much extra effort and it works.

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final Cut Pro X on MacOs Sierra

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