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Mac App Store Stops Working on Older macOS Versions
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I had this issue in the timeframe mentioned. Affected my two older Intel Classic Mac Pro Cheesegrater (5,1) Workstations running High Sierra and Mojave. Refused to accept signing in - I discovered the problem as Sound Studio suddenly decided it needed me to sign into the App Store to launch - new behavior! I suspected something on the Apple end as the App Store still accepted my sign on my M2 Pro Macbook Pro., and I could also still log into my Apple ID, iCloud, iTunes, and the Music Store, and the Apple Support Community. I suffered two fruitless episodes with Apple support - with no mention of any changes at their end. Either the Tech reps did not know, or were not permitted to mention it. (They did not-too-subtly infer it was time to upgrade...) I did all the things, including reinstalling Mac OS on the older High Sierra machine, to no relief.
I had decided to just live with it - I re-installed Sound Studio from felt Tip directly. [*Brooklyn salute*] Then yestrday the App Store came back to life on both machines. Due to no action on my part. I got nuthin’ Apple apparently quitely tweaked or fixed something backstage.
At least I won't have to buy a Mac $tudio (and all the bits) ... THIS WEEK. (But it's probably inevitable)
It’s a shame as sofware updates slowly turn two perfectly intact and well pampered stout machines into electricity eatin’ doorstops. Pain. In. The. Bloody. Arse...
I had decided to just live with it - I re-installed Sound Studio from felt Tip directly. [*Brooklyn salute*] Then yestrday the App Store came back to life on both machines. Due to no action on my part. I got nuthin’ Apple apparently quitely tweaked or fixed something backstage.
At least I won't have to buy a Mac $tudio (and all the bits) ... THIS WEEK. (But it's probably inevitable)
It’s a shame as sofware updates slowly turn two perfectly intact and well pampered stout machines into electricity eatin’ doorstops. Pain. In. The. Bloody. Arse...
As I wait for software evolutions to slowly turn my two Intel Clasic Mac Pro (5,1) Machines into expensive doorstops. I vididly recall the night I had to Dash to an Apple Store – when a client sent me iDesign files that would not open on the G5 Power Mac Tower, I needed a version of InDesign that ran on an OS version that machine would not run. I had to nick out and buy the Mac Pro (now Workstation #2) that very night, or abandon the project (and many future projects!) I think that was about 2011 or so. Have since acquirred a 2nd more recent one equipped with an RX 580 GPU. Quite a stout beasite, if also starting to age out.
There have been times I’ve missed my old drafting table, T-square and technical pens....
Apparently was fixed by Apple yesterday. Access was restored on both my machines as well. (High Sierra & Mojave)
Same. I had reasonably determined it was an Apple server-side issue as I could still log into my Apple ID account, iCloud, iTunes & iTunes Music Store, and the App Store operated normally on my M2 Pro MacBook Pro. No suggestion or admission from Apple support that the problem could have possibly been at their end.... grrr arrgh.
Well, for those of us that need that working, thank you Apple for fixing it. I updated apps for 10.14 just before this happened and therefore didn't notice it on my machines. There are many Mac users who need that working. Also shows how fragile this whole Internet connected app thing is.
10.9 is the last version that can run Shake, supported by Apple, and 10.13 for Final Cut Studio (and other apps) and 10.14 for every other 32-bit Mac app that is a boatload, including most Mac games. It needs to stay working for a long time!
10.9 is the last version that can run Shake, supported by Apple, and 10.13 for Final Cut Studio (and other apps) and 10.14 for every other 32-bit Mac app that is a boatload, including most Mac games. It needs to stay working for a long time!
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Actually, that works more times than I care to admit, when I am helping friends, family and others in a tech support manner.
I would actually love to update from Mojave on my 2013 iMac that still runs freaking great and I still even do client work on. This is while having my newer m1 Max MacBook pro on a separate station. I know what a pain in the butt Catalina was from maintaining my designers computers at one of my old jobs. But once you get past the avalanche of permissions, it basically runs as normal.
But of course upgrading is a huge issue because Apple doesn't allow drivers for the graphics hardware in the machine. These are Nvidia based machines and throwing it out and just getting another machine is not an option ever.
Just get a new computer? Well there's no 27-in iMac either. Even the latest iMac with its smaller screen and completely embarrassing options which makes it less of a machine than the Mac mini. They really want you to buy that Mac mini so you can get tempted to buy one of their overpriced monitors with no power button.
I love my actual Mac hardware in the os, but man I really hate apple. I don't rely on any of their services after the final cut debacle many years ago. If you want to be an apple land with watches and services that's on you enjoy. But as a user since 7.5, I don't trust them as far as I can throw them with their services.
Cheers to all cheers to all of the awesome old 27" imacs out there!
But of course upgrading is a huge issue because Apple doesn't allow drivers for the graphics hardware in the machine. These are Nvidia based machines and throwing it out and just getting another machine is not an option ever.
Just get a new computer? Well there's no 27-in iMac either. Even the latest iMac with its smaller screen and completely embarrassing options which makes it less of a machine than the Mac mini. They really want you to buy that Mac mini so you can get tempted to buy one of their overpriced monitors with no power button.
I love my actual Mac hardware in the os, but man I really hate apple. I don't rely on any of their services after the final cut debacle many years ago. If you want to be an apple land with watches and services that's on you enjoy. But as a user since 7.5, I don't trust them as far as I can throw them with their services.
Cheers to all cheers to all of the awesome old 27" imacs out there!
You could update to an iMac Pro with 18-core Xeon's via eBay or other third party sellers that still have them for sale or anything around there and still run 10.13 up to the latest macOS.
Hell, that's usually the FIRST thing I try when shizzz gets weird. Also, quitting all ADOBE apps... Sometimes they don't get the “work and play well with others” memo...
As of yesterday, I can't seem to update any apps from the Mac App Store on 10.14 Mojave. I think it was Unclutter that was needing an update. I haven't tried older systems yet. Request for my log-in comes up when trying to update an app and then after entering my AppleID and moving forward, the following screen shot comes up. Happens every time I try.
Does anyone else have this issue?
Does anyone else have this issue?
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I keep getting lots of updates for apps here and there (had one for Civ 6 which broke it on the Mac Pro) but never had an issue with updating from the Mac App Store before.
Try installing an app and similar issue. Except a new dialog when trying to even install an already purchased app from the store.
Try installing an app and similar issue. Except a new dialog when trying to even install an already purchased app from the store.
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Today, I realized that I couldn't log into MAS on macOS 10.14.x anymore.
Hours later, I've been able to log in, but I couldn't download an older version of Apple Remote Desktop. In December 2024, I managed to download an older version of Remote Desktop on macOS 10.12.x without any problems. Today, there was no offer to download a legacy version, but just a note that a newer macOS is needed. I suspect that it's not a temporarily takedown of a legacy app and this behavior might soon render older Macs unusable.
Fortunately I could Drag'n'Drop a working version from an older Mac, but it might not be the latest working update.
Did anyone have similar experiences with other (non security critical) apps and 'a kind of broken' Mac App Store?
Hours later, I've been able to log in, but I couldn't download an older version of Apple Remote Desktop. In December 2024, I managed to download an older version of Remote Desktop on macOS 10.12.x without any problems. Today, there was no offer to download a legacy version, but just a note that a newer macOS is needed. I suspect that it's not a temporarily takedown of a legacy app and this behavior might soon render older Macs unusable.
Fortunately I could Drag'n'Drop a working version from an older Mac, but it might not be the latest working update.
Did anyone have similar experiences with other (non security critical) apps and 'a kind of broken' Mac App Store?
Strange. I don't have any issues with the App Store on 10.14 as of tonight. I don't have any 10.12 install or VM to test with currently.
I also tested downloading Remote Desktop and no issues on 10.14 getting the older version.
I also tested downloading Remote Desktop and no issues on 10.14 getting the older version.
Today, I tried again with no avail on macOS 10.14.x. Mac App Store tells me, macOS 14.5 is needed to update. After deinstalling a working copy of Remote Desktop 3.9, the same message: macOS 14.5 required to download. On macOS 14.7.6, I'm running Remote Desktop 3.9.9. That's a really weird new behavior of MAS. Anyway, thank you for testing and giving me feedback.
You are welcome.
I have owned ARD since 10.6 when the switch happened to the App Store version. Got it for free back then.
Did you just recently acquire it or did you get it on the App Store a long time ago? Maybe that makes a difference now and why we both are seeing different reactions?
I have owned ARD since 10.6 when the switch happened to the App Store version. Got it for free back then.
Did you just recently acquire it or did you get it on the App Store a long time ago? Maybe that makes a difference now and why we both are seeing different reactions?
Yes, you're right, I bought it recently at the end of November 2024.
After years of local screen sharing just with macOS, I suddenly needed a replacement for TeamViewer to get into a remote Mac running macOS 10.12.x., because TeamViewer lost its ability to connect to macOS 10.13 and lower.
Right after buying Remote Desktop from macOS 14, installing it a second time on macOS 10.12.x was no problem. It could be a combination of time of purchase, a more recent change at the MAS and maybe just affecting specific apps.
After years of local screen sharing just with macOS, I suddenly needed a replacement for TeamViewer to get into a remote Mac running macOS 10.12.x., because TeamViewer lost its ability to connect to macOS 10.13 and lower.
Right after buying Remote Desktop from macOS 14, installing it a second time on macOS 10.12.x was no problem. It could be a combination of time of purchase, a more recent change at the MAS and maybe just affecting specific apps.
That is why I always keep older versions around (what Apple suggests), just in case something goes wrong.
Yes, I do the same, writing zip archives of every install before updating…
Still, in this case there was no install that I could have archived. Further, the version of the M3 is too high and doesn't work, the working version of the older Mac might not be the latest possible update. I'll have an eye on the issue and have to find out, if other apps are affected, too.
I'm just glad, that I installed all Apple Pro apps, long time before
Still, in this case there was no install that I could have archived. Further, the version of the M3 is too high and doesn't work, the working version of the older Mac might not be the latest possible update. I'll have an eye on the issue and have to find out, if other apps are affected, too.
I'm just glad, that I installed all Apple Pro apps, long time before