mid-2014 retina 13" Macbook Pro Big Sur install problems?

Is it safe to try a Big Sur install on a mid-2014 Macbook Pro?


Posted on Jun 10, 2021 4:55 AM

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Posted on Jun 10, 2021 6:13 AM

bfmny wrote:

Is it safe to try a Big Sur install on a mid-2014 Macbook Pro?


Safe- yes


macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers



Always advised to have a viable and current backup before any upgrade. Only in this way can you fall back if something goes sideways.


Revert to previous macOS

https://support.apple.com/en-za/guide/mac-help/mh15216/10.15/mac/10.15


How To Downgrade macOS Big Sur To Catalina Or Older ...

https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/downgrade-macos-3581872/




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Jun 10, 2021 6:13 AM in response to bfmny

bfmny wrote:

Is it safe to try a Big Sur install on a mid-2014 Macbook Pro?


Safe- yes


macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers



Always advised to have a viable and current backup before any upgrade. Only in this way can you fall back if something goes sideways.


Revert to previous macOS

https://support.apple.com/en-za/guide/mac-help/mh15216/10.15/mac/10.15


How To Downgrade macOS Big Sur To Catalina Or Older ...

https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/downgrade-macos-3581872/




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