MacBook Pro and trying upgrade the system is macOS Catalina version 10.15.7 and it says Big Sur is not available at this time? Is it possible to get it? I really want to use Sidecar with my iPad Pro.

My computer is a MacBook Pro and the system is macOS Catalina version 10.15.7 and it says Big Sur is not available at this time? Is it possible to get it? I really want to use Sidecar with my iPad Pro.

Posted on Nov 21, 2020 7:03 AM

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Nov 21, 2020 7:38 AM in response to rnw76

rnw76 wrote:

I think my Mac is too old. Big Sur is for 2013 and up and mine is a 2012 I believe. Thank you.


That would explain it.


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur w/tech specs

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201475



Tech specs:

• MacBook (2015 or later)

• MacBook Air (2013 or later)

• MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)

• Mac mini (2014 or later)

• iMac (2014 or later)

• iMac Pro (2017 or later)

• Mac Pro (2013 or later)


Nov 21, 2020 7:08 AM in response to rnw76

rnw76 wrote:

My computer is a MacBook Pro and the system is macOS Catalina version 10.15.7 and it says Big Sur is not available at this time? Is it possible to get it? I really want to use Sidecar with my iPad Pro.



Do you say what exact Mac is this???


Try using your Safari browser only:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?ls=1&mt=12



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MacBook Pro and trying upgrade the system is macOS Catalina version 10.15.7 and it says Big Sur is not available at this time? Is it possible to get it? I really want to use Sidecar with my iPad Pro.

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