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I don’t have software update as an option on system preferences, what should I do?

I need to update my mac but I don’t know how. I went to system preferences but I don’t have software update as an option. What do I do?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 29, 2022 5:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2022 6:15 PM

sydneybaugh Said:

"I need to update my mac but I don’t know how. I went to system preferences but I don’t have software update as an option. What do I do?"

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Troubleshooting macOS Upgrade:

Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support

B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

then...

II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:

III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First: Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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