I have a MacBook Pro (late 2013) which is running High Sierra 10.13.6. I'm trying to upgrade to Mojave. When I start the installation, I get a message saying "needs 10.14 for this update." But that is exactly what I'm trying to do - upgrade to 10.14! So how do I do this upgrade now?! (the same happens when I try to upgrade to Catalina - says I need 10.15 to do the update).
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13
10.14.6 is the only full 10.14 version Apple offers anymore...
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..
10.14.6 is the only full 10.14 version Apple offers anymore...
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..
Here are some steps that may help. Back up your Mac before troubleshooting.
That is because you are downloading an Update to Mojave and Not the Full Installer of Mojave.
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 Others 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 no 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.
Thank you. I have been able to do the upgrade successfully now. It was a combination of mistakes - I was probably not downloading the full installer previously, AND, I was using Chrome to download. I have no idea why the latter matters (!), but I downloaded with Safari and it has worked.
Thank you. I have been able to do the upgrade successfully now. It was a combination of mistakes - I was probably not downloading the full installer previously, AND, I was using Chrome to download. I have no idea why the latter matters (!), but I downloaded with Safari and it has worked.
Great news, take care my friend! :)
Unable to upgrade from High Sierra to anything else - Help!
