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My 2011 Macbook Pro is currently running OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 but I need to upgrade the OS to something newer to run a new driver and software for my music equipment but it won't let me. What should I do and which one of the new OS should I upgrade to?
MacBook Pro 15", OS X 10.11
The App Store Updates page only informs you of updates available for the OS you are currently running.
As you are running an older system then you are probably up to date on that system.
If you want to install a newer OS that is called an Upgrade.
The model and year of your Mac will determine which macOS you can upgrade to, as your mac is a 2011 model you can only upgrade as far as macOS High Sierra.
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.
Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.
The App Store Updates page only informs you of updates available for the OS you are currently running.
As you are running an older system then you are probably up to date on that system.
If you want to install a newer OS that is called an Upgrade.
The model and year of your Mac will determine which macOS you can upgrade to, as your mac is a 2011 model you can only upgrade as far as macOS High Sierra.
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.
Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.
Hi there,
The most recent version of macOS your MacBook Pro is compatible with is macOS High Sierra. You can download the update installer directly from here: https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1970?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
This link will take you to Apple's download page for the latest version of macOS High Sierra that was released.
why won't my Macbook Pro update from El Capitan?
