If you can’t download or update any apps, including free apps, and you see a message about billing or payment, learn what to do.

Adobe Apps Won't Download Because My Mac Isn't Updated Windows 10
Adobe Apps Won't Download Because My Mac Isn't Updated Mac

If you want to update apps, you can update them manually or turn on automatic updates. But if your app won't update or is interrupted while it's downloading, try these steps:

Open the Mac App Store. Make sure you’re signed in to your primary Apple ID, or the Apple ID you’ll be using on this particular Mac. If you’re not, sign in with your email address and password. Find and re-download the app that caused the update error. This, of course, means that you’ll have to shell out the money if it’s a paid app. Most of the Adobe apps run on 64-bit architecture. However, a certain segment of people who have not yet updated to the latest version of Adobe apps can be seen constantly worrying about whether they should update their Adobe apps or keep on pressing the 'Remind Me Later' button of the update prompt for macOS Catalina. Go to to download the Adobe Flash Player installer. By default, the installer package will be downloaded to your “Downloads” folder. Recently purchased a new retina MacBook Air 2018 but the App Store would only install updates. If I searched for an app or Safari extension, clicking Get Install shows download icon endlessly spinning. The App Store would not download Apps or Safari extensions. Here's how to fix it. Sign out of App Store. Close the App Store. The Adobe article Why don’t my Adobe apps work in macOS Catalina? Discusses 64-bit compatibility for Adobe applications on macOS. It also includes a table of some Adobe applications that are still 32-bit, whether they are going to be updated, and suggested alternatives if they not going to be updated.

Connect to Wi-Fi

If you’re using cellular data or Wi-Fi and have issues with an app, try to connect to another Wi-Fi network. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi on your iOS or iPadOS device, on your Mac or on your Apple Watch.

To check your Wi-Fi connection, try streaming a video from the Internet to see if it loads quickly. Or contact your Internet provider for more help.

Pause and restart the app download

Adobe Apps Won't Download Because My Mac Isn't Updated Windows 10

When you firmly press the app from the Home screen, you might see options to Resume Download, Pause Download or Cancel Download. If the app download is paused, tap Resume Download. If it's stuck, tap Pause Download, then firmly press the app again and tap Resume Download.

Restart your device

If the app appears on your Home screen but is dim or has a white grid with grey lines on it, don't delete the app. Restart your device, then go to the App Store and redownload the app. Learn how to restart your iOS or iPadOS device, Apple Watch or Apple TV.

If you delete an app, you might lose the content associated with it.

Get more help

If you still have issues with apps on your device, contact Apple Support.

If you can’t download or update any apps, including free apps and you see a message about billing or payment, learn what to do.