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How to Update to the Latest Mac OS?

I cannot find the Software Update option in the System Preferences Menu in the Apple Menu!! Where is it really?

Posted on May 27, 2021 12:21 PM

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May 27, 2021 2:38 PM in response to FatimaWarsi

macOS Mojave 10.14.6 - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later

2GB of memory

12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac Pro (2017)

Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


Don't use FireFox for these links…

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12


If you get a corrupted message...

Naw, not damaged, it's just that you have an old copy already in Applications, there are 2 cures...


Disconnect from the Internet & set the Date back to 2014, then you can run the Install MacsOS Mohave App in Applications, so expired Certificates are not expired.


Or... trash the Install MacsOS Mojave.app in Applications, empty trash & restart, then a new copy of a more recent version can be downloaded.

May 27, 2021 2:51 PM in response to FatimaWarsi

FatimaWarsi Said:

"How to Update to the Latest Mac OS?: I cannot find the Software Update option in the System Preferences Menu in the Apple Menu!! Where is it really?"

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Upgrade to High Sierra First:

What you need to do is upgrade to High Sierra (macOS 13), and then upgrade to Mojave (or after) from there. Get the installers here: How to Get Old Versions of macOS - Apple Support


May 27, 2021 12:39 PM in response to FatimaWarsi

If there are no updates for your OS, then nothing. Unless you want to Upgrade to the latest OSX (Big Sur), then you would have to go to the Mac (App) Store and upgrade it for free (if your mac is compatible with big sur.) which os version and mac do you have?


EDIT: You have to download Mojave manually and upgrade it. I don't think you can do it from the app store anymore or the usual method.

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