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I have a macbook pro from 2013. I can't seem to update my Mac utilizing any software update... What is the best version of Mac OS I can use?

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MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Nov 21, 2021 3:01 AM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2021 4:18 PM

..Big Sur..


• How to get old versions macOS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


re: "..Safari uses these links to find the old Installers in the App Store.

After you 'download the installer' from the App Store, the Installer opens automatically.."

Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12


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Nov 21, 2021 4:18 PM in response to CCSKIS33

..Big Sur..


• How to get old versions macOS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


re: "..Safari uses these links to find the old Installers in the App Store.

After you 'download the installer' from the App Store, the Installer opens automatically.."

Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12


Nov 21, 2021 1:07 PM in response to ku4hx

re: "..Safari uses these links to find the old Installers in the App Store.

After you 'download the installer' from the App Store, the Installer opens automatically.."

  • macOS Big Sur 11 can upgrade Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12


Could be IF the MacBook Pro actually is older than Late 2013, an even older macOS may work best.


Take care & good luck!🌞🐝


PS:

To OP: avoid command lines. Get the correct installer

download, based on MB/Pro build model. Mojave or

Catalina; & make TM backups before proceeding.

I have a macbook pro from 2013. I can't seem to update my Mac utilizing any software update... What is the best version of Mac OS I can use?

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