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I have iMac Mid 2011. What do I need to do to upgrade to Big Sur?

I have iMac Mid 2011. What do I need to do to upgrade to Big Sur?

Posted on Nov 22, 2020 7:20 AM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2020 7:24 AM

A 2011 iMac can only run up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

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Nov 22, 2020 7:24 AM in response to imac2477

A 2011 iMac can only run up to macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

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Nov 22, 2020 7:22 AM in response to imac2477

You can't. Other than buying a new Mac.

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Nov 22, 2020 7:25 AM in response to imac2477

Just to add, High Sierra 10.13.6 is the latest version of macOS you can run.

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I have iMac Mid 2011. What do I need to do to upgrade to Big Sur?

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