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I need to install an update to my mac book (early 2015) so that i can use MS teams but my macbook does not allow me to install the newest update

i need help to install an update on my macbook pro (early 2015) so that i can download and use MS teams. but it will not allow me to install the update needed to download MS teams

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 11:58 AM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2021 12:28 PM

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.


Your 2015 mac can upgrade to any of the available OS's including the latest macOS Big Sur,

if upgrading to Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur I would advise upgrading to High Sierra first.


For older OS’s,


Open Safari and click on this link, 


How to get old versions of macOS – Apple Support


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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Jan 8, 2021 12:28 PM in response to sally1246

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.


Your 2015 mac can upgrade to any of the available OS's including the latest macOS Big Sur,

if upgrading to Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur I would advise upgrading to High Sierra first.


For older OS’s,


Open Safari and click on this link, 


How to get old versions of macOS – Apple Support


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.

I need to install an update to my mac book (early 2015) so that i can use MS teams but my macbook does not allow me to install the newest update

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