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how can you upgrade to newest OS Catalina from iMac mid 2010 High Sierra? Would this be ever possible?

how can you upgrade to newest OS Catalina from iMac mid 2010 High Sierra? Would this be ever possible?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 11, 2019 8:53 AM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2019 1:06 PM

Hello, depends what you use your mac for, but likely yes...


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later

2GB of memory

14.3GB of available storage to perform upgrade*

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:


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)


https://support.apple.com/kb/sp765?locale=en_US


https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

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Dec 14, 2019 1:06 PM in response to City_flower

Hello, depends what you use your mac for, but likely yes...


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later

2GB of memory

14.3GB of available storage to perform upgrade*

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:


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)


https://support.apple.com/kb/sp765?locale=en_US


https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

how can you upgrade to newest OS Catalina from iMac mid 2010 High Sierra? Would this be ever possible?

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