Q: How do I download El Capitan for an older MacBook Pro?

I have an older MacBook Pro and I cannot upgrade to macOS Sierra because it doesn't support my computer. I need to upgrade to El Capitan to get a newer version of iTunes to use with my new iPhone. I cannot find a link to download El Capitan. How can I download it?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Oct 4, 2016 6:04 PM

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babowa

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Upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

Posted on Oct 4, 2016 6:33 PM

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babowa Oct 4, 2016 6:33 PM in response to jmcronin856
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Oct 4, 2016 6:33 PM in response to jmcronin856

See if this helps:

Upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support
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Eric Root Oct 9, 2016 8:56 PM in response to jmcronin856
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Oct 9, 2016 8:56 PM in response to jmcronin856

Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported after 10.6.

Application Compatibility

Applications Compatibility (2)

El Capitan 10.11 Compatibility information

Also check to make sure there is a compatible driver for your printer.

Do a backup before installing, preferable 2 backups on 2 different drives.
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