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Updating Mac

I am trying to update my refurbished Mac book pro so I can use Microsoft 365. Is it possible to update? Currently, it is OS X 10.11.6. It needs at least OS X.15.6.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 1:33 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 1:55 PM

The model year of a MacBook Pro is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

An Early 2008 through mid 2009 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to El Capitan 10.11.6 but no later version. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

A mid 2010 through late 2011 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

A mid 2012 through early 2013 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

A late 2013 and mid 2014 can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

An early 2015 or later can be upgraded to the current version of Monterey macOS 12. See: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212735

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