can you upgrade directly from Mohave to Monterey?

can I upgrade directly from Mohave to Monterey?

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 10.14

Posted on Dec 27, 2021 4:41 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 2:45 AM

Caution based on observations on the ASC Forums.


In Theory one can jump Mojave to Monterey but some, not all, who have attempted to go directly to Monterey have had issues and some even failures.


Do I have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having 3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 Off Site incase of Theft, Loss or Natural Disasters. A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS.


For addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways. At least one Tested Clone and / or Time Machine Backup should be Off - Site


Tips Monterey Upgrade 

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Dec 28, 2021 2:45 AM in response to mjmitch

Caution based on observations on the ASC Forums.


In Theory one can jump Mojave to Monterey but some, not all, who have attempted to go directly to Monterey have had issues and some even failures.


Do I have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having 3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 Off Site incase of Theft, Loss or Natural Disasters. A Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS.


For addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways. At least one Tested Clone and / or Time Machine Backup should be Off - Site


Tips Monterey Upgrade 

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