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Imovie for Mac cannot be Update

I can't update iMovie for Mac because it showed "iMovie cannot be updated because it was refunded or purchased with a different Apple ID" when I try to update. What should I do?

MacBook Pro 13″, 12.6

Posted on May 4, 2023 8:42 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2023 1:47 AM

Try this procedure and see if you can get an update:


To update/redownload iMovie 10, drag your iMovie 10 app from the Applications folder into the trash, but do not empty the trash. Sign in to the app store and open your purchases folder by clicking on your name at the bottom of the app store side bar. (NOTE: For El Capitan and older, click on the Purchases tab at the top of the app store screen and then sign in. Click on Purchases again to reveal your purchases.)  You will see your purchases displayed, including iMovie 10. Redownload/update iMovie from there. If not successful, drag your present iMovie app out of the trash.


-- Rich

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May 5, 2023 1:47 AM in response to javzan0831

Try this procedure and see if you can get an update:


To update/redownload iMovie 10, drag your iMovie 10 app from the Applications folder into the trash, but do not empty the trash. Sign in to the app store and open your purchases folder by clicking on your name at the bottom of the app store side bar. (NOTE: For El Capitan and older, click on the Purchases tab at the top of the app store screen and then sign in. Click on Purchases again to reveal your purchases.)  You will see your purchases displayed, including iMovie 10. Redownload/update iMovie from there. If not successful, drag your present iMovie app out of the trash.


-- Rich

Imovie for Mac cannot be Update

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