why can't I update to Big Sur? It's not there when I ask for updates
I'm unable to upgrade to Big Sur. It's not available in the App store.
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How to Upgrade macOS:
The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the model and year of your Mac.
Click the (Apple) menu at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac.
❗️ – IMPORTANT – Backup your data, now, before you upgrade.
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.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436
Use this free utility to check the compatibility of your apps:
St. Claire Software – Go64: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201475
These Mac models are compatible with macOS 11 Big Sur :
• MacBook (2015 or newer)
• MacBook Air (2013 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
• Mac mini (2014 or newer)
• iMac (2014 or newer)
• iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
• Mac Pro (2013 or newer)
✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer app:
Click > Big Sur.