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Can I update to Big Sur?

If I update mi HD to an SSD in macbook pro mid 2012 can I update to Big Sur?




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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 5:33 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 6:55 AM

mariano_chaud wrote:

Ok, so my macbook is on its way to being obsolete :(
Thanks for the answer


Your mid 2012 is quite capable of running macOS 10.15.7 Catalina. This OS is still supported by Apple.


—verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links:

older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683



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Feb 25, 2021 6:55 AM in response to mariano_chaud

mariano_chaud wrote:

Ok, so my macbook is on its way to being obsolete :(
Thanks for the answer


Your mid 2012 is quite capable of running macOS 10.15.7 Catalina. This OS is still supported by Apple.


—verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links:

older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683



Can I update to Big Sur?

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