My Macbook Pro (2016) is currently at macOS High Sierra (10.13.6). Is it safe to update to macOS Big Sur without losing my files?

My Macbook Pro (2016) is currently at macOS High Sierra (10.13.6). Is it safe to update to macOS Big Sur without losing my files?

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 3:59 AM

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Feb 23, 2021 4:08 AM in response to update-problems

FWIW, you should always back up before you upgrade just in case. Always

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Feb 23, 2021 10:03 AM in response to update-problems

Yes.

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