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I have a Mac Mini (mid 2011) with OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5 What is the latest OS I can upgrade to?

What is the latest OS that I can install on a Mac Mini (mid 2011) with 8 Gb of RAM?


Mac mini, macOS 10.13

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 11:45 AM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2021 11:49 AM

Hello. It looks like the latest version of macOS your Mac mini will run is macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra. If you would like to download and upgrade to High Sierra, you can do so by clicking the link here on your Mac mini. This will download the installer and allow you to begin the upgrade process. As always, it is recommended to have a good backup before upgrading your computer.

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Sep 27, 2021 11:49 AM in response to FasterHorses

Hello. It looks like the latest version of macOS your Mac mini will run is macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra. If you would like to download and upgrade to High Sierra, you can do so by clicking the link here on your Mac mini. This will download the installer and allow you to begin the upgrade process. As always, it is recommended to have a good backup before upgrading your computer.

Sep 27, 2021 11:49 AM in response to FasterHorses

Your 2011 Mac mini can run nothing newer than 10.13.6 High Sierra.


How to Upgrade to  macOS 10.13 High Sierra:


These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:

• MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

• MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

• MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)

• Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)

• iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

• Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon  at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. 


❗️– 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


🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS 10.13 High Sierra upgrade installer here:

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

The download will place the "Install macOS High Sierra" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 



I have a Mac Mini (mid 2011) with OS X Yosemite Version 10.10.5 What is the latest OS I can upgrade to?

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