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My IMac is mid 2011 using macOS High Sierra, I can’t update to Big Sur, is there any work around, or am I just screwed?

Posted on Jan 2, 2021 10:24 AM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2021 10:28 AM

High Sierra is the latest version of macOS you can run.

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Jan 2, 2021 10:28 AM in response to sudsman2

High Sierra is the latest version of macOS you can run.

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Jan 2, 2021 10:27 AM in response to sudsman2

There is no work around. 10.13 High Sierra is the highest macOS that any 2011 Mac can run.

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Jan 2, 2021 10:33 AM in response to sudsman2

Thanks, that’s what I thought.

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Jan 2, 2021 10:34 AM in response to sudsman2

You're welcome.

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