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Update from Sierra to Catalina

Hi, i'd like to know if it's worth updating to the mac os Catalina. Now I'm using a macbook pro 2015 13" with i5 2.7 GHz and running Sierra OS, but im having problems with notes and reminders sync.


My Mac is a:


MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)

Processor 2.7GHz Intel core I5

Memory 8GB

Mac Os Sierra

HD Apple SSD SMO 128gb


Thanks !!!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Oct 14, 2020 4:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 14, 2020 11:50 PM

If you are having problems it is better to sort them out before upgrading.

Your 2015 mac can upgrade to Catalina, but Mojave and High Sierra are available.

Catalina has a new version of Reminders which can break synchronisation with older OS's.


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


How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support

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 ******.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

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


If you are considering upgrading to Catalina be warned that it does not support 32bit apps.

Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps,

some updates may be free, some may be paid. Use this app to discover which apps you have

are 32bit, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/. Once the list has been created you can then

contact the developers of the apps to see if they provide 64bit updates. 


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support

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Oct 14, 2020 11:50 PM in response to ErickMosquera

If you are having problems it is better to sort them out before upgrading.

Your 2015 mac can upgrade to Catalina, but Mojave and High Sierra are available.

Catalina has a new version of Reminders which can break synchronisation with older OS's.


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


How to upgrade to macOS Mojave - Apple Support

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 ******.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

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


If you are considering upgrading to Catalina be warned that it does not support 32bit apps.

Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps,

some updates may be free, some may be paid. Use this app to discover which apps you have

are 32bit, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/. Once the list has been created you can then

contact the developers of the apps to see if they provide 64bit updates. 


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support

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