the download for Yosemite on this support page DOES NOT WORK

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the download for Yosemite on this support page DOES NOT WORK

I have an older iMac (2009) and I never updated from Mavericks. Now, when I try to update to El Capitan, I am told I FIRST have to upgrade to Yosemite, but the Yosemite app is NO WHERE to be found. Every link I find does not work, even the one on the Apple support page!

Posted on Jul 17, 2020 12:37 AM

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BDAqua

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Jul 17, 2020 10:17 AM in response to boni412

See if you can upgrade to 10.11, 10.12, 10.13, 10.14, or 10.15, see sys requirements...

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886

https://itunes.apple.com/app/os-x-el-capitan/id1147835434?ls=1&mt=12

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

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp742?locale=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-sierra/id1127487414?ls=1&mt=12

https://support.apple.com/kb/sp765?locale=en_US

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

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777?locale=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12

macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications

General Requirements

OS X 10.9 or later
4GB of memory
12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina: