I have recently bought a second hand Macbook pro 2013 from an auction. it is working with the late version of OSx 10.09.05. I am not able to upgrade it and when I try to get access to the new version, it doesn't work and just says: No Updates Available.
MacBook Pro Retina
You should be able to upgrade your Mac, according to the specs:
macOS Big Sur - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/sp833?locale=en_US
I think though jumping from Mavericks to Big Sur is a large jump though.
Likewise check out the other requirements in the article.
I would first recommend downloading High Sierra, this is when the new APFS format was introduced, to make sure your Mac is upgraded with as little issues as possible.
You can download it here:
How to get old versions of macOS:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683
Under the “Download Mac OS” section, you’ll see the link for High Sierra, this will download the installer, which you can then open and finally run.
Likewise, after that, if you needed Mojave or Catalina, you can also find those in this article, as the earlier OS’.
But yes, I’d recommend first installing High Sierra, or even something before, before jumping to Big Sur.
Hope that helps!
You should be able to upgrade your Mac, according to the specs:
macOS Big Sur - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/sp833?locale=en_US
I think though jumping from Mavericks to Big Sur is a large jump though.
Likewise check out the other requirements in the article.
I would first recommend downloading High Sierra, this is when the new APFS format was introduced, to make sure your Mac is upgraded with as little issues as possible.
You can download it here:
How to get old versions of macOS:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683
Under the “Download Mac OS” section, you’ll see the link for High Sierra, this will download the installer, which you can then open and finally run.
Likewise, after that, if you needed Mojave or Catalina, you can also find those in this article, as the earlier OS’.
But yes, I’d recommend first installing High Sierra, or even something before, before jumping to Big Sur.
Hope that helps!
This article from Apple may help. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211242
This topic has been discussed before. It seems that your MacBook may now regarded as 'vintage' or 'obsolete' by Apple in which case it may still work well but may not receive updates. I have an old iMac from around 2012/3 which is regarded as 'vintage'. I don't try to update it but it still works.
I am not an expert. For a more definitive answer, go to Apple Support and see what they say.
The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. Make sure to use Only Safari to commence the download as Other may not work
Make a Time Machine Backup Before attempting. Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina and Big Sur Only support 64 bit and there is not workaround.
Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation.
If you want to update to Mac OS Big Sur, follow these instructions:
Apple Logo > App Store > Search MacOS Big Sur > Get MacOS Big Sur
I hope this helps!
Hi, I am not able to update my macbook pro (late 2013). it says no update available. What should I do?
