Can I upgade my High Sierra IOS to Big Sur IOS i am usung a 2011 Imac

I have an Imac 2011 with High Sierra IOS can I upgrade to Big Sur IOS and how step by step?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 9:18 AM

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Jack-19

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Posted on Mar 24, 2021 9:20 AM

Hi there,

First, Macs run macOS, not iOS.

Secondly, no, you cannot upgrade higher than High Sierra. Your Mac is no longer supported.

Cheers,

Jack

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Jack-19

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Mar 24, 2021 9:20 AM in response to Lunarcanine23

Hi there,

First, Macs run macOS, not iOS.

Secondly, no, you cannot upgrade higher than High Sierra. Your Mac is no longer supported.

Cheers,

Jack

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