How do I update my macOS version?
I want to know how I can update my version of Macbook Pro from OS X EI Capitan Version 10.11.6 because I am trying to install Microsoft Office and it requires macOS version 10.13.0 or later.
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I want to know how I can update my version of Macbook Pro from OS X EI Capitan Version 10.11.6 because I am trying to install Microsoft Office and it requires macOS version 10.13.0 or later.
Look at the tech specs—
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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macOS 10.14 Mojave - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777
Upgrade to macOS Mojave - Official Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/macos/mojave
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12
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 (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)
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macOS 10.13 High Sierra - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP765?locale=en_US
How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208969
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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If you can run macOS 10.12 Sierra, you can run macOS 10.13 High Sierra
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-sierra/id1127487414?ls=1&mt=12
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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)
Look at the tech specs—
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
---------------------------------------------------------
macOS 10.14 Mojave - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777
Upgrade to macOS Mojave - Official Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/macos/mojave
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12
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 (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)
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macOS 10.13 High Sierra - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP765?locale=en_US
How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208969
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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If you can run macOS 10.12 Sierra, you can run macOS 10.13 High Sierra
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-sierra/id1127487414?ls=1&mt=12
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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)
Well, we need to know the exact model, version, year of your device to determine if you can upgrade or not.
How do I update my macOS version?