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I have an IMac late 2007 Desktop with Sierra 10.12.6 as the operating system. What is the best way to upgrade the operating system so it can eventually get Big Sur?
iMac, macOS 10.12
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I have an IMac late 2007 Desktop with Sierra 10.12.6 as the operating system. What is the best way to upgrade the operating system so it can eventually get Big Sur?
iMac, macOS 10.12
A 2007 iMac won't be running Sierra.
The maximum OS for a late 2009 through 2011 iMac is High Sierra.
The maximum OS for a 2012 or 2013 iMac is Catalina.
The maximum OS for a 2014 or newer iMac is currently Big Sur.
In any case, you can upgrade directly to the latest compatible version from 10.9 or newer.
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A 2007 iMac won't be running Sierra.
The maximum OS for a late 2009 through 2011 iMac is High Sierra.
The maximum OS for a 2012 or 2013 iMac is Catalina.
The maximum OS for a 2014 or newer iMac is currently Big Sur.
In any case, you can upgrade directly to the latest compatible version from 10.9 or newer.
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Here are the specs for Big Sur: https://support.apple.com/kb/sp833?locale=en_US
You will never be able to run Big Sur on a 2007 Mac.
Thank you for the quick response.
Yes- a typo- 2009- you know your stuff.
edy132 wrote:
Yes- a typo- 2009- you know your stuff.
Same answer.
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