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can I upgrade my 2011 iMac OS X yosemite ? since my iPad was upgraded I can't sync it to the iTunes library

Can I upgrade my iMac OS X yosemite (mid 2011) so that I will be able to sync my iPad to the iTunes library? I haven't been able to do so since the iPad was upgraded and I have since loaded a lot of cds to my library.

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Aug 28, 2020 2:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 28, 2020 10:17 PM

Your 2011 iMac can upgrade only as far as macOS High Sierra.


Please use Safari to access the following link do not use Firefox


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.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


Connect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.

Do not use your mac while it is downloading

and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.


If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app

go to the Applications folder locate Install macOS High Sierra.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'.

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Aug 28, 2020 10:17 PM in response to BenDovatheBonus

Your 2011 iMac can upgrade only as far as macOS High Sierra.


Please use Safari to access the following link do not use Firefox


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.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


Connect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.

Do not use your mac while it is downloading

and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.


If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app

go to the Applications folder locate Install macOS High Sierra.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'.

can I upgrade my 2011 iMac OS X yosemite ? since my iPad was upgraded I can't sync it to the iTunes library

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