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an upgrade installation question

If you didn't upload to Big Sur, do need to before upgrading to Monterey? I currently have Mac OS Catalina Installed (10.15.7 version)


Thank you in advance

MacBook Pro 17″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 22, 2021 1:45 PM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2021 2:04 PM

..KirstenG895:

Just be certain to have least two great backups on USB &/or maybe a separate

newer Mac; should a reach to get Monterey, be too far for old Mac's hardware..


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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


The 'compatibility' issues may include your build model year and configuration.

Or, something important may be left out of the equation. A lot of tiny details..?!


Big Sur may be a last stop; if not Catalina, for the MacBook Pro.. esp. if one listed.


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Nov 22, 2021 2:04 PM in response to KirstenG895

..KirstenG895:

Just be certain to have least two great backups on USB &/or maybe a separate

newer Mac; should a reach to get Monterey, be too far for old Mac's hardware..


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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


The 'compatibility' issues may include your build model year and configuration.

Or, something important may be left out of the equation. A lot of tiny details..?!


Big Sur may be a last stop; if not Catalina, for the MacBook Pro.. esp. if one listed.


an upgrade installation question

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