Hi, I am trying to update my OS on my older MacBook (circa 2013) and it isn't even giving me an option to upgrade the OS beyond 10.13.6 (High Sierra). Does this mean my hardware is incompatible with any later updates?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13
User wrote " Hi, I am trying to update my OS . . . " If the OS is not offering any updates that would mean the High Sierra is up-to-date and there are not further updates to High Sierra.
If what is really desired is a newer version of macOS = an upGrade. The two are very different.
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
Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.
Make a Time Machine Backup Before attempting. Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina 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
Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and depending on which Mac model you have, click on Mojave, Catalina, or Big Sur.
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