MacOS – Where has the GarageBand gone

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I own a 2011 MBP, which came with GarageBand installed. I am not complaining, but suddenly I don't get updates for it anymore. The AppStore lists GarageBand as having an update, but when I click the update button it tells me that there are no updates for this Apple ID.

Looking at the AppStore page for GarageBand, I can see it available for 4,99 EUR. I don't really mind, since I got it for free and don't use it really, but I am still wondering how this could happen? Did Apple change the terms on when I am eligible for updates?

Best Answer

There is a small print at the bottom of the download info page for the GarageBand ver 10.1.

- Requires Apple Music Connect Account

Do you have one ?

But here is the good news. I do not have the Apple Music Connect and was able to get the GarageBand 10.1 update.

I have a MBA 2012 with Mavericks (10.9.5) and here is the process I had to do.

need to accept this

need to accept this then continue with download

paused

download

installing

done

You will be asked to log in again to complete the download/installation.

And it is ready to go:

gb ready