Can I install BigSur on MacBook Pro mid 2012 ?

Can I install BigSur on MacBook Pro mid 2012 ? Some sites suggest hacks for the non compatible OS ? is that safe ?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 8:45 PM

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kaz-k

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Posted on Dec 18, 2020 9:09 PM

Hi,

Big Sur requires Late 2013 or later MacBook Pro. I think it's not safe.

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP833?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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kaz-k

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Dec 18, 2020 9:09 PM in response to Jyotiku

Hi,

Big Sur requires Late 2013 or later MacBook Pro. I think it's not safe.

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP833?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

babowa

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Dec 18, 2020 10:57 PM in response to Jyotiku

No one here would suggest hacks as that would be violating the forum terms.

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