Here is the hardware overview of my computer:
Model Name: MacBook Air
Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 8 GB
Boot ROM Version: MBA71.0178.B00
SMC Version (system): 2.27f2
Is it possible to download a newer operating system?
MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11
That is the 2017 model.
The model year of a MacBook Air is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.
An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey. See: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support
(or if you want an older version, see: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support )
That is the 2017 model.
The model year of a MacBook Air is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.
An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey. See: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support
(or if you want an older version, see: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support )
The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.
Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence
One may consider upGrading to High Sierra first if considering upgrading to any version above High Sierra. This may better position the computer for the Drive Conversion to the newer APFS format as well as any EFI BOOT ROM required to use the newer file format.
Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020
Tips Monterey Upgrade Released Oct 25, 2021
Make Time Machine Backup is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS
Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.
Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.
Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation
How do I update my old operating system when it shows no updates are available?
