UPGRADING FCPX TO USE WITH HIGH SIERRA

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UPGRADING FCPX TO USE WITH HIGH SIERRA

Hi everyone. I've just taken the plunge and updated my OS from Sierra to High Sierra (10.13.6). Success. I have FCPX 10.4 and would like to update that too to the latest version compatible with my OS, which I believe is 10.4.6. How can I do that please as the Apple Store will only let me update to 10.6.5 but I need OS 11.5.1 for that, which my MBP will not run. The App Store says I can download the latest version compatible with my OS...really? How?

With thanks for any help/instructions.

(Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016),

Processor: 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7,

Memory: 16 GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3,

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 1536 MB)

Posted on Apr 7, 2023 6:14 PM

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Answer 1

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D.I. Johnson

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Apr 7, 2023 7:49 PM in response to MichaelWilliamP

Login to the App Store with the Apple ID that would have been used to purchase FCPX.

Then click on your account at the lower left, and look for purchases.

You should now be able to download the latest version available for the OS you are currently running.

Please see: Redownload apps and games from Apple - Apple Support

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Answer 2

dialabrain

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Apr 7, 2023 9:37 PM in response to MichaelWilliamP

A 2016 15" MacBook Pro can be upgraded to Monterey 12.6.4. which means you can run the latest version of FCPX once you upgrade your Mac.

You can get Monterey here: How to download macOS - Apple Support

Be aware older 32bit software will not run on Monterey and will need to be updated or replaced. You can check which ones those are with Go64.

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Answer 3

Apr 8, 2023 8:50 AM in response to D.I. Johnson

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, for whatever reason "click on your account at the lower left" doesn't appear in my App Store. FCPX wasn't loaded by me but preloaded at purchase, which may account for it not appearing under my Apple I.D. Your advice is appreciated nonetheless. Thank you

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Answer 4

Apr 8, 2023 12:58 PM in response to dialabrain

Further to my early reply, I have now updated from High Sierra to Monterey and find everything exactly as you explained it in your initial response. Very happy now having discovered this and successfully updated. Thanks again.

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