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My Mac won't update.

I'm trying to update my 2014 MacBook Pro to either the newest version of Catalina or Big Sur. I just purchased more storage to do this, but nothing happens when I click update on Catalina, and it says "Update not available" when I try to download Big sur.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 5:18 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 6:47 PM

Update only applies recent fixes for the current major version. It sounds like there aren't any more.


To UGRADE, you need to use a process much more like a new Purchase. Luckily, on sale to many Mac owners for $0.


Be sure you have a Trusted disk-based Backup (and a good strong seatbelt) before you begin.


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple Support


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Nov 24, 2020 6:47 PM in response to rekartak

Update only applies recent fixes for the current major version. It sounds like there aren't any more.


To UGRADE, you need to use a process much more like a new Purchase. Luckily, on sale to many Mac owners for $0.


Be sure you have a Trusted disk-based Backup (and a good strong seatbelt) before you begin.


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple Support


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My Mac won't update.

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