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installing Big Sur

why won't Big Sur install on my late 2012 27" iMac

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 29, 2021 7:33 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2021 1:36 AM

Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade

And this computer has reached the best it can with Catalina and no more.

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Dec 30, 2021 1:36 AM in response to lamuerte187

Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade

And this computer has reached the best it can with Catalina and no more.

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Dec 29, 2021 7:41 PM in response to lamuerte187

Because Big Sur requires a Mid 2014 or later iMac.

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