why can't catalina be installed on macbook pro from 2009?

why can't catalina be installed on macbook pro from 2009?

Posted on Oct 24, 2019 12:49 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2019 1:07 PM

colby0723 wrote:

why can't catalina be installed on macbook pro from 2009?



Restricted by limited hardware.


Your upgrade path:

OS X 10.11 El Capitan - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP728


How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886



MacBook (Early 2015)

MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)

Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)

iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)

Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

Xserve (Early 2009)





you do not meet the requirements for:


Mac Hardware Requirements


For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top

left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These

Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra:

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp742?locale=en_US

  • MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 24, 2019 1:07 PM in response to colby0723

colby0723 wrote:

why can't catalina be installed on macbook pro from 2009?



Restricted by limited hardware.


Your upgrade path:

OS X 10.11 El Capitan - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP728


How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886



MacBook (Early 2015)

MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)

Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)

iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)

Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)

Xserve (Early 2009)





you do not meet the requirements for:


Mac Hardware Requirements


For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top

left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These

Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra:

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp742?locale=en_US

  • MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


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