Microsoft Teams on my iMac

I have a 2008 iMac with a Yosemite 10.10.5 OS. Unfortunately, Microsoft Teams requires 10.11 OS or later. What operating system can I upgrade to that can support Microsoft Teams?


iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Aug 2, 2020 1:34 PM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2020 1:53 PM

If your model is from 2012 or later, as shown in your profile, then it can be upgraded to Catalina: How to upgrade to macOS Catalina. However, if it is actually a 2008 model, then it can only be upgraded to El Capitan: How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support.


Before You Upgrade macOS


  1. Fix any problems before upgrading.
  2. Run First Aid in Disk Utility while booted from your Recovery HD.
  3. Backup. Make a bootable clone using CarbonCopy Cloner or use TimeMachine.
  4. Be sure your startup disk has 18-20GB of free space during the installation.
  5. Upgrade third-party software for compatibility. See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps. If you have mission critical software, then DO NOT upgrade until you know that software is compatible with the version of macOS you are about to install.
  6. Disconnect all third-party peripherals.
  7. Download the installer which will be in the Applications folder. Quit the installer after it opens, then make a copy of the installer and save it in the Downloads folder. The one in the Applications folder will be deleted after a successful installation.
  8. The download is large, anywhere between 5 and 9GBs. It takes time to complete. Be patient.
  9. Double-click on the installer in the Applications folder. Click on the start button to begin the installation.


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Aug 2, 2020 1:53 PM in response to Mjanchang

If your model is from 2012 or later, as shown in your profile, then it can be upgraded to Catalina: How to upgrade to macOS Catalina. However, if it is actually a 2008 model, then it can only be upgraded to El Capitan: How to upgrade to OS X El Capitan - Apple Support.


Before You Upgrade macOS


  1. Fix any problems before upgrading.
  2. Run First Aid in Disk Utility while booted from your Recovery HD.
  3. Backup. Make a bootable clone using CarbonCopy Cloner or use TimeMachine.
  4. Be sure your startup disk has 18-20GB of free space during the installation.
  5. Upgrade third-party software for compatibility. See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps. If you have mission critical software, then DO NOT upgrade until you know that software is compatible with the version of macOS you are about to install.
  6. Disconnect all third-party peripherals.
  7. Download the installer which will be in the Applications folder. Quit the installer after it opens, then make a copy of the installer and save it in the Downloads folder. The one in the Applications folder will be deleted after a successful installation.
  8. The download is large, anywhere between 5 and 9GBs. It takes time to complete. Be patient.
  9. Double-click on the installer in the Applications folder. Click on the start button to begin the installation.


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