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Is it possible to install a newer os on my mid 2011 Mac from el capitan 10.11.6?

iMac 27", OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 3, 2020 10:19 PM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2020 12:51 AM

The model and year of your Mac will determine which macOS you can upgrade to,

read the following link.


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.

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Jan 4, 2020 12:51 AM in response to RandyScottM

The model and year of your Mac will determine which macOS you can upgrade to,

read the following link.


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Apple Support


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.

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