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software update

I need to update my MacBook in order to download an app. The update isn't showing up in system preferences or the app store. What should I do?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 12, 2022 11:59 AM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2022 8:54 AM



brooklynjb wrote:

I need to update my MacBook in order to download an app. The update isn't showing up in system preferences or the app store. What should I do?


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>About this Mac>Software Update


Keep your Mac Up to Date - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-macos-updates-mchlpx1065/mac


How to upgrade to macOS Monterey

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212735


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.


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Jan 13, 2022 8:54 AM in response to brooklynjb



brooklynjb wrote:

I need to update my MacBook in order to download an app. The update isn't showing up in system preferences or the app store. What should I do?


?


>About this Mac>Software Update


Keep your Mac Up to Date - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-macos-updates-mchlpx1065/mac


How to upgrade to macOS Monterey

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212735


The older macOS installer backups on this server:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.


software update

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