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why won't my Mac update to Monterey

I did a backup and my MacBook Pro won't accept the Monterey update



Posted on Oct 31, 2021 9:45 PM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2021 9:56 PM

Billvicious Said:

"why won't my Mac update to Monterey: I did a backup and my MacBook Pro won't accept the Monterey update"

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I. Verify Compatibility:

What's the model of your Mac? Reveal the Model, and then confirm its Compatibility.

Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


II. How to Verify:

A. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...

B. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 31, 2021 9:56 PM in response to Billvicious

Billvicious Said:

"why won't my Mac update to Monterey: I did a backup and my MacBook Pro won't accept the Monterey update"

-------


I. Verify Compatibility:

What's the model of your Mac? Reveal the Model, and then confirm its Compatibility.

Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


II. How to Verify:

A. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...

B. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

why won't my Mac update to Monterey

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