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I have a Macbook Air. I need to upgrade to most current software version. I currently show it has version 10.14.6. What is the current software version number???? My MAC wants to upgrade to MacOS Big Sur (confused what to do).
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14
10.14.x is Mojave, which is where you are. The next release was Catalina, 10.15.x. Current is Big Sur, 11.6.
The Mac will always prod you to upgrade to the latest OS. That doesn't mean you have to. You don't want to do this if you have 32 bit software you rely on. From Catalina forward all software must be 64 bit. 32 bit apps will not run.
10.14.x is Mojave, which is where you are. The next release was Catalina, 10.15.x. Current is Big Sur, 11.6.
The Mac will always prod you to upgrade to the latest OS. That doesn't mean you have to. You don't want to do this if you have 32 bit software you rely on. From Catalina forward all software must be 64 bit. 32 bit apps will not run.
giftfromgod wrote:
I have a Macbook Air. I need to upgrade to most current software version. I currently show it has version 10.14.6. What is the current software version number???? My MAC wants to upgrade to MacOS Big Sur (confused what to do).
10.14.6 is the current release of your Mojave
>System Preferences>Software update
or
>About this Mac>Software update
Big Sur macOS 11.6
https://support.apple.com/macos
The older macOS installer backups on this server:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683
verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.
giftfromgod wrote:
Apple notified all apple users to upgrade to latest s/w versions recently. I have a Macbook Air and iphone 10. My current s/w version on my Mac is version 10.14.6 MacOS Mojave. What I am ultimately wanting to do is install a new hard drive (never had one) and then replace my Mac to a new one. Genius bar instructed me to get a hard drive first before I get a new Mac. That is why I need to make sure I have the current s/w version on my current MAc so I can install the hard drive. Help! never have done these things!!! just recently separed and I am learning a lot!
Since 2018, Apple began to solder in the SSDs of all MacBook Air laptops, which makes upgrading the internal storage of these models impossible.
Why upgrade an old Macbook Air if you are going to trade it or sell it...(?)
https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/ssd/owc/macbook-air
MacSales/OWC has excellent customer support if you go this route
What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac
giftfromgod wrote:
GEnius tech recommended I purchase a hard drive since I never had one. Then switch the Mac out for a new one. No?
It sounds to me they were referring to an external drive to make a backup...of your existing drive.
so no.
The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205749
If that opportunity has past, the second best way is use the Migration Assistant.
How to move your content to a new Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204350
Apple notified all apple users to upgrade to latest s/w versions recently. I have a Macbook Air and iphone 10. My current s/w version on my Mac is version 10.14.6 MacOS Mojave. What I am ultimately wanting to do is install a new hard drive (never had one) and then replace my Mac to a new one. Genius bar instructed me to get a hard drive first before I get a new Mac. That is why I need to make sure I have the current s/w version on my current MAc so I can install the hard drive. Help! never have done these things!!! just recently separed and I am learning a lot!
Okay, so you have mentioned several points. You indicated that I do not need to upgrade to Big Sur. My current version is 10.14.6 which is Mojave. Ur gently mentioning that Apple will freely like us to upgrade to everything current but not necessary. I was trying to do this since Apple indicated there was security issues lately.
Second point was setting up a new hard drive on existing MAC. So, I can still install the hard drive and do the backup before I switch it out to a new one, yes?
I mostly use Google Chrome but also have Safari.
GEnius tech recommended I purchase a hard drive since I never had one. Then switch the Mac out for a new one. No?
I back up to the Cloud, that's all. He made mention to a hard drive would have better clarity of pictures?????? weird
What is current software update for MACbook Air? My system keeps wanting me to upgrade to MacOS Big Sir. pls clarify
