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i cant update my old macbook

hi

i dont know why i cant update my old macbook, when I go to updates, updating my macbook isnt un option!!

i tried to fine other ways to update but i couldnt!


can please help my update my macbook?


thanks

MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jul 30, 2021 3:47 PM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2021 3:56 PM

How to Upgrade  macOS:


❗️ – IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


❗️ – IMPORTANT – Your 32-bit apps won’t work in Catalina or Big Sur.

Use this free utility to check the compatibility of your apps:

St. Claire Software – Go64: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer:

Click > High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur.





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Jul 30, 2021 3:56 PM in response to ghaida81

How to Upgrade  macOS:


❗️ – IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


❗️ – IMPORTANT – Your 32-bit apps won’t work in Catalina or Big Sur.

Use this free utility to check the compatibility of your apps:

St. Claire Software – Go64: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer:

Click > High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur.





i cant update my old macbook

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