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Update to Big Sur

Hi - I am running High Sierra and I need to update to Big Sur. How can I do that?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 9:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 9:24 AM

RowanNS Said:

"Hi - I am running High Sierra and I need to update to Big Sur. How can I do that?

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Verify Compatibility:

See if your Mac is compatible past High Sierra. To do so, perform the following:


I. Reveal Mac's Model:

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Select: About this Mac
  3. View: third-line-down


lI. See if it is Compatible:

See if your Mac Model is Compatible past High Sierra. To do so, view Mac Hardware Requirements on these Sites:


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Feb 25, 2021 9:24 AM in response to RowanNS

RowanNS Said:

"Hi - I am running High Sierra and I need to update to Big Sur. How can I do that?

———-


Verify Compatibility:

See if your Mac is compatible past High Sierra. To do so, perform the following:


I. Reveal Mac's Model:

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Select: About this Mac
  3. View: third-line-down


lI. See if it is Compatible:

See if your Mac Model is Compatible past High Sierra. To do so, view Mac Hardware Requirements on these Sites:


Update to Big Sur

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