Can I upgrade to Big Sur on late 2012 MacBook Pro?

Can I upgrade to Big Sur on late 2012 MacBook Pro? I need an os 10.14 or higher for Adobe. LR and PS updates.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Dec 6, 2020 9:45 AM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2020 9:56 AM

No Big Sur is not compatible with a 2012 MBPro, but you can install up to macOS 10.15 Catalina. Here is an Apple article with instructions and links to the various macOS installers:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372


Make sure to have a good backup before attempting to upgrade macOS just in case something goes wrong.


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Dec 6, 2020 9:56 AM in response to Gwenfl

No Big Sur is not compatible with a 2012 MBPro, but you can install up to macOS 10.15 Catalina. Here is an Apple article with instructions and links to the various macOS installers:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372


Make sure to have a good backup before attempting to upgrade macOS just in case something goes wrong.


Dec 6, 2020 9:55 AM in response to Gwenfl

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macOS Big Sur - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • 4GB of memory
  • 35.5GB available storage on macOS Sierra or later*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Big Sur:

  • 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)


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


macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • 4GB of memory
  • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210190


https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?ls=1&mt=12


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support


And caution on 10.15 or higher, to see which Apps will no longer work in 10.15 get Go64...


https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


macOS Mojave - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.8 or later
  • 2GB of memory
  • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12

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