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How do I update my MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) from Yosemite to the current OS?

I'm trying to download iMovie but it's saying my OS is outdated. How do I update my OS from Yosemite to the current OS? I have a MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011).

MacBook Pro 15", OS X 10.10

Posted on May 13, 2020 6:47 PM

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May 13, 2020 7:13 PM in response to kmcarter16

No problem, kmcarter16. I'm pretty sure your early 2011 MacBook Pro doesn't qualify for Catalina, but it should be able to run El Capitan. you can get that from here: (link)


http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-41424-20191024-218af9ec-cf50-4516-9011-228c78eda3d2/InstallMacOSX.dmg



you may be able to Run Sierra/ available here: (link)


http://updates-http.cdn-apple.com/2019/cert/061-39476-20191023-48f365f4-0015-4c41-9f44-39d3d2aca067/InstallOS.dmg



and High Sierra (available here)(link)


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?ls=1&mt=12


that's all I have... I'd love to say that they'd all show up under Software Updates/Upgrades, but they do not


john b

How do I update my MacBook Pro (15-inch, Early 2011) from Yosemite to the current OS?

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