iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) How can we upgrade or download new Mac OS?

iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010) How can we upgrade or download new Mac OS?


Posted on Oct 2, 2021 6:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2021 6:47 PM

That iMac will run High Sierra, and no later. Newer versions are not supported on that iMac.


For newer versions past High Sierra, you’ll need a newer or new Mac.


If you’re not already running High Sierra, here is how to get it: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Have a backup created prior ro the upgrade, as that’s the only path to recover if there’s a problem with the upgrade, or if some critical app doesn’t work on High Sierra.

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Oct 2, 2021 6:47 PM in response to babbal

That iMac will run High Sierra, and no later. Newer versions are not supported on that iMac.


For newer versions past High Sierra, you’ll need a newer or new Mac.


If you’re not already running High Sierra, here is how to get it: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Have a backup created prior ro the upgrade, as that’s the only path to recover if there’s a problem with the upgrade, or if some critical app doesn’t work on High Sierra.

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