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Why can't I update my Macbook pro mid 2012 ( 13-inch )?

After I updated OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5, my Macbook Pro Mid-2012 doesn't have any software update on it.

Can anyone help me, How should I do or update the last iOS version on my Mac please?



MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Jul 24, 2021 10:25 AM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2021 10:38 AM

That's up to you. You should be able to support up to 10.12.x, maybe even higher, on a 2012 MacBook Pro. But, those auto updates are no longer available. The link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683 will help you determine the newest release of which you are capable of running and how to get the software. You may need to install intermediaries along the way. Eg. you may not be able to install 10.12 without installing 10.11. The guide should help.


You may also find the information here helpful https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201260


You will be unable to upgrade to the latest MacOS as your computer is too old.

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Jul 24, 2021 10:38 AM in response to nufroy

That's up to you. You should be able to support up to 10.12.x, maybe even higher, on a 2012 MacBook Pro. But, those auto updates are no longer available. The link https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683 will help you determine the newest release of which you are capable of running and how to get the software. You may need to install intermediaries along the way. Eg. you may not be able to install 10.12 without installing 10.11. The guide should help.


You may also find the information here helpful https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201260


You will be unable to upgrade to the latest MacOS as your computer is too old.

Jul 25, 2021 1:30 AM in response to nufroy

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, Un-installers, 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

Why can't I update my Macbook pro mid 2012 ( 13-inch )?

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