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Big Sur update for a mac mini with Catalina

I have an older Mac Mini desktop. I did a software update but it only brings me to Catalina. How do I continue to update until I reach Big Sur?

MacBook, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 12:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2021 12:09 PM

The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the year your Mac was released.

Click the  (Apple) menu at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac.

macOS 11 Big Sur is compatible with the Macs listed here:

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

✅ - IF your Mac is compatible, then using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click > Big Sur.

Once downloaded, double-click the installer app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.

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