Several users have stated that they were unable to update certain Apple apps in the Mac App Store. From the users’ reports, it seems that attempting to update Keynote, Pages, iMovie, GarageBand, and Numbers may cause this problem. Users get this message:

• Cant Approve App Access Machine
• Cant Approve App Access Macbook Pro
• Cant Approve App Access Mac Free
• Cant Approve App Access Mac Download

Feb 14, 2020  Next, click on the App Store and then Quit App Store. Restart your Mac and then open the App Store and again select Store to Sign In. Fix 9: Delete App Store Preferences from Mac. App Store Preferences can be somewhat called the cache files of the Mac App Store, which is used to make App Store faster, but it can create numerous issues like this.

Cant Approve App Access Machine

Unable to update “Pages” To update this app, you need to accept it on the Account page in the App Store.

Cant Approve App Access Macbook Pro

Cant Approve App Access Mac Free

This problem can be very annoying as it may prevent you from updating and using some of your apps. If you are having this problem, here is how you can resolve it:

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macOS app update problem?

Please follow the steps below:

1. Open the Mac Store app from the Dock or Finder on your Mac.
2. Now click your name (or Sign In and then sign in to the App Store) at the bottom-left corner. This is your Mac Store account page.
   
3. This page will show the affected apps. You may see an ‘Accept’ button next to the apps that need to be accepted in order to updated with the Mac. Click Accept. This means that you are accepting the terms and conditions of the App Store. Now try again updating your app(s). If you are still unable to do so or if you do not see the Accept button, keep following the steps below. And it seems that a low of users do not see this button.
4. Now open Launchpad Mac by clicking the Launchpad icon on your Dock.
5. Find the affected apps. We will remove these apps.
6. Click and hold on the app’s icon until it jiggles.
7. You will see the X icon in the upper-left corner of the apps. Click the X.
8. Click Delete.
9. Now quit Launchpad.
10. Wait a few minutes to make sure that the deleted app removed completely.
11. Now open the App Store again.
12. Go to the Account page again (step #1-2).
13. Find the affected app(s).
14. Click Update (or the cloud download icon).
15. The app(s) should now install without any problems.

Cant Approve App Access Mac Download

This problem occurs because Apple made some of its apps free to macOS users. And it is possible that you may have paid some of these apps to buy in the past. You may also experience this problem if you are using multiple Apple IDs. (see: How to delete Apple ID)

See also: An Error Occurred During Purchase