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Currently running Catalina 10.15.7 on 27inch iMac (2020). Do I gave to update to Big Sur before I can update to Monterrey?
Also, if I order a new iMac 27inch, what operating system comes pre-installed?
Thanks for any help
iMac 27″, macOS 10.15
No, you do not have to update to Big Sur before updating to Monterey. If Big Sur is showing up in your system preferences, you can also download macOS Monterey from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12
I think the iMac will ship from Apple with Monterey. Intel Macs ship from Costco with Catalina often though. I'm not 100% sure though. If it doesn't, you can always upgrade it yourself since it is compatible.
No, you do not have to update to Big Sur before updating to Monterey. If Big Sur is showing up in your system preferences, you can also download macOS Monterey from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12
I think the iMac will ship from Apple with Monterey. Intel Macs ship from Costco with Catalina often though. I'm not 100% sure though. If it doesn't, you can always upgrade it yourself since it is compatible.
No, you don't have to go through Big Sur to upgrade to Monterey.
Make sure to have a full backup in place before doing any major OS upgrade.
Regarding a new 27" iMac, it will depend on when it was manufactured. It can come with Big Sur or Monterey.
Do I have to update to big Sur before updating to Monterrey?
