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A question about software updating

I want to upgrade my macOS software from macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 to macOS big sur. So can I do that? If yes, then what are the steps?



MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 15, 2022 9:59 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2022 10:29 AM

Start by visiting this site: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


Check that your Mac is eligible and able to run Big Sur.


Then use the link on that page to download and run the installer to upgrade.


Also check your applications, some older versions (e.g. Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc.) will run under High Sierra but will require new versions for Big Sur.

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Jan 15, 2022 10:29 AM in response to Sumaiya225

Start by visiting this site: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


Check that your Mac is eligible and able to run Big Sur.


Then use the link on that page to download and run the installer to upgrade.


Also check your applications, some older versions (e.g. Adobe, Microsoft Office, etc.) will run under High Sierra but will require new versions for Big Sur.

Jan 20, 2022 6:59 AM in response to Sumaiya225

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.


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications


macOS Mojave - Technical Specifications The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install.


If this computer does Not Qualify for anything newer than High Sierra NO - there is no way to get a newer version of macOS installed on this computer/


The Only Option is to purchase a newer or new Apple Computer that either Qualifies to run a newer version of macOS or a New Computer that already has the Newest Version of macOS - Monterey macOS 12



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