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Help for update Yosemite mid 2010

I need help for OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5 - MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010)

Processor 2.4GhZ Intel Core 2 Duo


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur?




Posted on Jan 28, 2021 6:51 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2021 1:18 AM

A MacBook Pro from 2010 cannot upgrade to macOS Big Sur

it does not meet the hardware requirements.


You can only upgrade to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.


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 macOS High Sierra.


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'.

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Jan 29, 2021 1:18 AM in response to nestor2021

A MacBook Pro from 2010 cannot upgrade to macOS Big Sur

it does not meet the hardware requirements.


You can only upgrade to macOS High Sierra 10.13.6.


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 macOS High Sierra.


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'.

Help for update Yosemite mid 2010

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