Macbook software update

Will updating mac software erase data?

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 29, 2020 3:56 PM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2020 4:07 PM

No, unless a problem occurs. Back up your data and check your applications for compatibility before proceeding.

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Jul 29, 2020 4:07 PM in response to teanitos

No, unless a problem occurs. Back up your data and check your applications for compatibility before proceeding.

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