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Return to your El Capitan Mac, open the App Store, and navigate to the tab. Garageband Mac Os X El Capitan 10.11.6 Download
Note: The app may prompt for your friend's password in the future when updating. Why You Should Avoid Third-Party Sites Struggling with a specific error code
The most reliable way to get an older version is if you have "purchased" it (even for free) on your Apple ID in the past Check Your Purchase History Mac App Store on your El Capitan machine Apple Support Community Click on the tab or your account profile at the bottom of the sidebar Apple Support Community Find GarageBand in the list and click the Cloud icon A prompt should appear asking if you want to "Download the last compatible version" for your OS . Confirm this to begin the download. The "Borrow a Newer Mac" Trick Note: The app may prompt for your friend's
If GarageBand is not in your purchase history, you're not out of luck. Legitimate, older versions of the software have been archived online and are considered safe to use.