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iMac 21.5 late 2013 can it get the early version of mac OS

I have a iMac 21.5 late 2013 and i need to get the new version of mac OS

Posted on Feb 7, 2021 11:03 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2021 11:08 AM

It cannot upgrade to Big Sur -- see: macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

but it can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7. See instructions in: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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It cannot upgrade to Big Sur -- see: macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

but it can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7. See instructions in: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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Feb 7, 2021 11:08 AM in response to klbehrens14

The latest version of macOS you can run is Catalina.

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