If i click on 'software update' nothing shows up, and there appears to be no offered software update for my computer. However, my Macbook is only running on Version 10.13.6 and not 11.6--as all Macs are supposed to be after downloading the most recent update.
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13
Lil_sandal Said:
"How do I update my 2017 MacBook Air past High Sierra?: If i click on 'software update' nothing shows up, and there appears to be no offered software update for my computer. However, my Macbook is only running on Version 10.13.6 and not 11.6--as all Macs are supposed to be after downloading the most recent update. "
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Go Here: How to Update the Software on your Mac? - Apple Support
IMPORTANT: Prior to and after updating your Mac, create a Time Machine backup of it. That way you have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the update
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 Be certain to check the Empty Space Requirements before attempting
Tips Monterey Upgrade Released Oct 25, 2021 Be certain to check the Empty Space Requirements before attempting
Does the >> Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade
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
You can upgrade to Monterey 12.1
How do I update my 2017 MacBook Air past High Sierra?
