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Mail > Preferences gives more account info and options than Mail > Accounts (which opens System Preferences > Internet Accounts. Go figure.). However, my version of Mail doesn't show the password field that I see others dealing with in videos and articles telling me how to change an email account password. I figure my Mail program is old. How do I update Mac Mail to the latest version? (I'm using Mojave 10.14.6 so I can still run some legacy software. If I were to upgrade my iOS, I'd have to partition my hard drive and run two different operating systems. Not a fan.)

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 8, 2022 7:01 PM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 8:09 AM

The Application called Apple Mail is part of the Operating System presently installed on the computer. The Apple Mail is not offered as a Standalone Installation.


The Only way to update or upGrade the Apple Mail is by upGrading to a newer version of macOS this computer Qualifies to run.


The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence


Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020


Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal  operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation

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Jan 9, 2022 8:09 AM in response to garyfromal

The Application called Apple Mail is part of the Operating System presently installed on the computer. The Apple Mail is not offered as a Standalone Installation.


The Only way to update or upGrade the Apple Mail is by upGrading to a newer version of macOS this computer Qualifies to run.


The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence


Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020


Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal  operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation

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