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How do I get the latest update for my iMac?

How do I get the latest update for my Mac? It is an older system - 2013 and it is on update 10.11.6. When I attempt through the App Store to update, it states there is no updates available. This isn't the case as it is not on the latest update?



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Posted on Jan 1, 2021 11:05 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2021 11:18 PM

2013 Depends of what Model

Mac OS Catalina supports the fallowing 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)

Mac OS Big Sur supports the fallowing

  • MacBook 2015 and later.
  • MacBook Air 2013 and later.
  • MacBook Pro 2013 and later.
  • iMac 2014 and later.
  • iMac Pro 2017 and later.
  • Mac Mini 2014 and later.
  • Mac Pro 2013 and later.

I had the same issue if it won't show click this link provided than update as fallowed

for Big Sur

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132 then click open app store

for Catalina

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

for any other options

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


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Jan 1, 2021 11:18 PM in response to Pleasehelpme87

2013 Depends of what Model

Mac OS Catalina supports the fallowing 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)

Mac OS Big Sur supports the fallowing

  • MacBook 2015 and later.
  • MacBook Air 2013 and later.
  • MacBook Pro 2013 and later.
  • iMac 2014 and later.
  • iMac Pro 2017 and later.
  • Mac Mini 2014 and later.
  • Mac Pro 2013 and later.

I had the same issue if it won't show click this link provided than update as fallowed

for Big Sur

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132 then click open app store

for Catalina

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

for any other options

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


Jan 1, 2021 11:27 PM in response to Pleasehelpme87

The App Store Updates page only informs you of updates available for the OS you are running.




Installing a newer OS is called an upgrade.




Which OS you can upgrade to will be governed by which model and year your mac is.


Click on the  top left of your screen click on About This Mac to find out the year of your mac.




For older OS’s,




Open Safari and click on this link, 




How to get old versions of macOS – Apple Support




Go to Check Compatibility to see if your mac qualifies for the OS upgrade you want.




Then go to the Download OS section and click on the OS you want to install.




If you want to or are able to install Big Sur, open Safari and click on the link below.




How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple Support




Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.




Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.


https://roaringapps.com


Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.




Connect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.


Do not use your mac while it is downloading


and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.




If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app


go to the Applications folder locate Install macOS ******.app.


Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.


Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'.




If you are considering upgrading to Catalina or Big Sur be warned they do not support 32bit apps.


Your Mac is probably running 32bit apps and these will need to be updated to 64bit apps,


some updates may be free, some may be paid. Use this app to discover which apps you have


are 32bit, https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/ then contact the developers of the software to see


if they are providing 64bit updates or alternatives.

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