I have a Mac book pro and I currently have macOS 10.13.6 and I am unable to update my laptop. I've been told to go to system preferences and then go to software updates but the software update tab is not showing for me.
HeriMart7 wrote:
I have a Mac book pro and I currently have macOS 10.13.6 and I am unable to update my laptop. I've been told to go to system preferences and then go to software updates but the software update tab is not showing for me.
Not all operating systems include this newer System Preference,
however you can always use the >About this Mac>Software Update
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
HeriMart7 wrote:
I have a Mac book pro and I currently have macOS 10.13.6 and I am unable to update my laptop. I've been told to go to system preferences and then go to software updates but the software update tab is not showing for me.
Not all operating systems include this newer System Preference,
however you can always use the >About this Mac>Software Update
Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support
What year and model MacBook Pro is yours?
Its age etc is vital and may limit your OS significantly.
I have two MBPs and lots of OS update problems...happy to help if you let have some more information. Try your top left of screen About This Mac for the sort of data needs.
Colin
AS I said my 2011 MBP Unibody is running High Sierra (10.13.6) without any problem. It would be nice to be able to use Mojave on it but sadly its too old.
On the other hand I have a 2013 Mac Book Pro which came with Mavericks and I advanced its MacOS year by year as upgrades came along to the point where I ran Big Sur from 11.0 to 11.5 when It crashed and would not Recover Big Sur - nor anything down to Mavericks but one Mavericks was on and working I was able to upgrade it to Mojave which I really liked but sadly it crashed on that several times. Presently I have Mavericks installed but not yet complete. The machine came with Apples own SSD but of only 250 GB. That was never truly enough and I suspect the SSD is the cause of the problems especially 'perhaps' due to the extra strain of Big Sur, latest versions were too much! The MBP 2013 was always the oldest Mac considered ok for BS. I hear rumours that Cupertino is seeing/hearing of many more folk with problems like mine. I am planning to get the local Genius Bar to test it for me so that I can find a solution to get it working again.
ColinY
Your MacBook Pro must be Mid 2012 or newer to run a higher macOS version.
My 2011 MBP is happy running 10.13.6.
Colin
Sorry Allan, I believe the MBP’s year needs to be 2013 to be able to run Big Sur if that’s the MacOS version you refer to as ‘higher’?
A 2012 built MBP might run 10.14 Mojave …which I loved!
Colin
can't find software update from system preferences
