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can't update to catalina

I have been unable to update to Catalina. I have some sort of earlier security update that never manages to update. Perhaps this is in the way.

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 5, 2020 6:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2020 7:31 AM

You do not say what exact Mac /model /year /size /retina /touchbar is this

or

what exact macOS you are currently running?



Typically you are always better off running the most current macOS your machine will allow—especially for the built in security features.



Old app compatibility maybe one reason to hold back— you have to do your own homework here: https://roaringapps.com/apps


32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13 ... - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436


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https://www.apple.com/macos/catalina/


macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP803?locale=en_US



System requirements macOS 10.15 Catalina


macOS Catalina will run on all Macintosh computers that supported Mojave:[1]


MacBook: Early 2015 or newer

MacBook Air: Mid 2012 or newer

MacBook Pro: Mid 2012 or newer

Mac Mini: Late 2012 or newer

iMac: Late 2012 or newer

iMac Pro

Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer; Mid 2010 or Mid 2012 if upgraded with a recommended Metal-capable GPU




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Jan 5, 2020 7:31 AM in response to kenttrog

You do not say what exact Mac /model /year /size /retina /touchbar is this

or

what exact macOS you are currently running?



Typically you are always better off running the most current macOS your machine will allow—especially for the built in security features.



Old app compatibility maybe one reason to hold back— you have to do your own homework here: https://roaringapps.com/apps


32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13 ... - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436


-----------------------------------------


https://www.apple.com/macos/catalina/


macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP803?locale=en_US



System requirements macOS 10.15 Catalina


macOS Catalina will run on all Macintosh computers that supported Mojave:[1]


MacBook: Early 2015 or newer

MacBook Air: Mid 2012 or newer

MacBook Pro: Mid 2012 or newer

Mac Mini: Late 2012 or newer

iMac: Late 2012 or newer

iMac Pro

Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer; Mid 2010 or Mid 2012 if upgraded with a recommended Metal-capable GPU




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