Download previous versions of apps from App Store?
I have an older MacBook (2008) and I am running OS X Lion, which is highest possible OS X version my MacBook supports. I've made several purchases from the Mac App Store. I recently started fresh with a new HD, and I discovered that when I tried to re-install my previous purchases from the App Store, if the app was currently at a version not supported by Lion, then I get a message: "(App) can’t be installed on “OS X Lion” because Mac OS X version 10.8 or later is required." I was wondering if it was possible to access previous, Lion compatible versions through the App Store to download? Some of these apps were actual purchases, not free, and I am disappointed. Thank you.
It depends on whether or not the developer has chosen to leave the previous versions available. Where applicable, click here and follow the instructions.
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How to download previous versions of apps
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Downloading previous versions of apps
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Hey Nathan,
I know it can be a bit frustrating to try to get a version of an application that will work on an older iOS version. This article explains how to do it -
Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X - Apple Support
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Happy computing,
Brett L -
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How to Download OSX Lion WITHOUT App Store
I recently purchased OS X Lion for my old black Macbook. Unlike when I purchased OS X Snow Leopard and they sent me a CD, this time they emailed me the codes to download OS X Lion. The emails say that they require you to get the App Store in order to claim the download, which is only available through OS X Mavericks.
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Can I have a Mavericks disc mailed to my house? I had trouble downloading it through the App Store, and now it won't do anything at all when redownloading it.
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i need help, i can't download free applications in App store. they answer me "your request cannot be processed Error code:1009".
and after they said "we could not complete your request. There was an error in the App Store. Please try again later (null)".
COMPUTER DETAILS: MacBook Pro 13-inch, Mid 2012 OS X Version 10.9.5; Processor 2,5GHz Intel Core i5; Memory 4 Go 1600 MHz DDR3.
Thanks beforehand!!!Error
what is error code 1009? -
Can download applications form any app store.
Wonder if anyone has found a way to download applications form the app store. such as candy crush, or friends with words. I keep getting a message saying not compatible, I have the nokia n8 update to belle.
hnks in dvance for any help
Solved!
Go to Solution.Hi senthukannan
Thank you for posting and welcome to Nokia Support Discussions!
May we know the model of your phone? Where are you trying to download all the applications? Any error message? Please provide us all the important information so we can get better answers from the community.
If my post helped you, please don't forget to click on the "White Star" and if it resolved your issue click on "Accept as Solution" -
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Ideally, perhaps get an iPhone 4s or if you can afford it, an iPhone 5s or 5c which are the newest models. -
I am having problem downloading application on Mac app store, when I try to login and start downloading the application, it will say "Your device cannot be verified"
Back up all data before proceeding.
Step 1
Triple-click anywhere in the line below on this page to select it:
/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/NetworkInterfaces.plist
Right-click or control-click the line and select
Services ▹ Reveal in Finder (or just Reveal)
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Go ▹ Go to Folder...
from the menu bar and paste into the box that opens by pressing command-V. You won't see what you pasted because a line break is included. Press return.
Log out, log back in, and test. If there's no improvement, continue.
Step 2
Reset your computer’s PRAM.
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