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Why can't I update my MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)?

WHY I CANT NOT UPDATE MY MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)?????

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MacBook Pro 17", macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 12, 2019 4:14 PM

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Posted on Dec 12, 2019 7:42 PM

DJMAYRA said:

“Why can't I update my MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)?“

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This Model is Incompatible Past 10.13:

I had the same Mac — it’s incompatible with Mojave and thereafter. Technology changes, and that means that it does not meet standards. So, I’ve upgraded. I’m always, for now.

MacOS 10.14 Mojave: See compatible Mac models

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Dec 12, 2019 7:42 PM in response to DJMAYRA

DJMAYRA said:

“Why can't I update my MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)?“

———-

This Model is Incompatible Past 10.13:

I had the same Mac — it’s incompatible with Mojave and thereafter. Technology changes, and that means that it does not meet standards. So, I’ve upgraded. I’m always, for now.

MacOS 10.14 Mojave: See compatible Mac models

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Dec 12, 2019 4:56 PM in response to DJMAYRA

Your macbook/pro build model configuration only upgrades to High Sierra 10.13.6.

Original OS: Mac OS X 10.6.3 (10D2094)

Later OS: Mac OS X 10.6.4 (10F2108)

• Maximum OS: macOS 10.13.6 (17G65)

The newer links from support articles show working recent installer downloads.

But once at the end of that trail, you have to improvise; to keep using older Mac.

(if correctly identified ~ mactracker cited above)

Good luck & happy trails!🌞☃️🍀

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Why can't I update my MacBook Pro (17-inch, Mid 2010)?

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