App Store User Guide
Global Nav Open Menu Global Nav Close Menu; Apple; Shopping Bag +. The Mac App Store is the default way to upgrade or install macOS, but it doesn't work for everyone. Maybe you've got multiple Macs and a limited amount of bandwidth, and don't want to download the entire operating system for every system. Or maybe you're looking to install the operating system from scratch. It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you're plugged into AC power and have a reliable internet connection. These installers from the App Store open automatically after you download them: macOS Catalina 10.15 can upgrade Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks. Outside the Mac App Store. While the Mac App Store is the safest place for users to get software for their Mac, you may choose to distribute your Mac apps in other ways. Gatekeeper on macOS helps protect users from downloading and installing malicious software by checking for a Developer ID certificate.
There are several ways to install and reinstall apps that you purchased with your Apple ID.
If you happen to have access to a Mac that's running an older version of macOS, log into the Mac App Store with your password and download the Mojave installer on that Mac. Alternatively ask a.
Note: In the App Store, all of your purchases are tied to your Apple ID, and can't be transferred to another Apple ID. If you make purchases on your iPhone, iPad, or another Mac, always sign in using the same Apple ID so you can see all of your store purchases on this Mac and download any available updates.
Install apps that you purchased on a different device
You can install any app that you purchased with your Apple ID on another device.
In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, or click Sign In if you're not already.
Locate the purchased app you want to download, then click the Download button .
Automatically download apps that you purchased on a different device
In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, or click Sign In if you're not already.
Choose App Store > Preferences, then select 'Automatically download apps purchased on other devices.'
Reinstall apps
If you uninstalled or deleted an app that you purchased with your Apple ID, you can install it again.
In the App Store on your Mac, click your name in the bottom-left corner, or click Sign In if you're not already.
Locate the purchased app you want to reinstall, then click the Download button .
You can also download an app from the internet or install an app from a disc. See Install and uninstall apps.
You must upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 to access the App Store. You also must have an Intel Mac.
Upgrading to Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion
Upgrading to Snow Leopard
You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
Third-party sources for Snow Leopard are:
After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.
Before upgrading check that you computer meets the minimum requirements:
Snow Leopard General requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
2. 1GB of memory
3. 5GB of available disk space
4. DVD drive for installation
5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may
apply.
6. Some features require Apple's MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Upgrading to Lion
First, you need to upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 as stated above.
You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
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Before upgrading check that you computer meets the minimum requirements:
Lion System Requirements
1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or
Xeon processor
2. 2GB of memory
3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
4. 7GB of available space
5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mountain Lion
Be sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:
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Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
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4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)
Are my applications compatible?
See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
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Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.
For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.
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