How do you fix this update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by a different user or the item was refunded or Cancelled?

How do you fix this update is not available for this Apple ID either because it was bought by a different user or the item was refunded or Cancelled?

A purchased app can only be updated by signing in to the App Store with the same Apple ID that was originally used to buy it. There’s no way around that limitation, which also applies to free apps. If you can’t sign in with the buyer’s ID, delete the app and reinstall it. You’ll have to pay for it again, if applicable.

How do I fix update unavailable with Apple ID?

In any case, it’s still worth a shot.

  1. Find the app that you can’t update in the Applications folder. Delete it.
  2. Empty your Trash.
  3. Open the Mac App Store.
  4. Make sure you’re signed in to your primary Apple ID, or the Apple ID you’ll be using on this particular Mac.
  5. Find and re-download the app that caused the update error.

Can I still use iPhoto with El Capitan?

Answer: A: The upgrade to El Capitan does not delete iphoto, it will just be removed from the Dock. But you should still be seeing it in your Applications folder.

How do I update my old Mac to iPhoto?

Open the Mac App Store and click Updates in the toolbar. If an iPhoto update is available, it appears in the Mac App Store window.

How do I update apps purchased with old Apple ID?

Answer: A: If those apps were originally purchased with that other AppleID, then you cannot update them with your AppleID. You will need to delete them and purchase them with your own AppleID. Purchases are forever tied to the AppleID used at the time of original purchase and download.

How do I change my Apple ID to update apps?

If it’s asking for a different Apple ID to update an app or apps, then they have been purchased on the other Apple account. You can’t change the Apple ID that an app has been purchased with. Instead, delete the app from the device and purchase it again with the Apple ID that you want the app registered to.

Why is my Apple account unavailable?

Sometimes it’s an expired credit card, missing code, etc. You can also go to “http://appleid.apple.com” with the email address and password you use for the App Store and ensure there are no issues there. If there are, you’ll be prompted once you successfully log in.

What happened to iPhoto on my Mac?

The case of disappearing iPhoto What happened is that with the very latest OS X upgrade — Yosemite version 10.10. 3 — Apple introduced their new replacement for both iPhoto and Aperture, called simply Photos, like the app already on your iPad or iPhone. If iPhoto was in your dock, it is replaced by the new Photos app.

How do I import old iPhoto library into photos?

Import photos from another library in Photos on Mac

  1. If the library you’d like to import into isn’t already open, quit Photos, press and hold the Option key as you open Photos, select the library that you want to import your photos to, then click Choose Library.
  2. Choose File > Import.

What happened to iPhoto on Mac?

Why is iPhoto not working on my Mac?

If iPhoto refuses to run because the version is not compatible it just needs to be upgraded to the final version of iPhoto. Upgrade using Apple Store. If you are running at least iPhoto 9 (iPhoto ’11) then you should be able to upgrade yourself. Go to the Apple menu and choose “App Store…”.

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