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MacBook Pro dont show new update option

My MacBook Pro have catalina, after Start a softeware update says: "finding an upgrade"for a long time and cant find anything. I Even selected Monterey at apps store trying to download it and have the Memory space and still nothing.... and I need to update to Monterey.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 24, 2022 4:55 PM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2022 6:52 PM

J_A_T Said:

"MacBook Pro dont show new update option: My MacBook Pro have catalina, after Start a softeware update says: "finding an upgrade"for a long time and cant find anything. I Even selected Monterey at apps store trying to download it and have the Memory space and still nothing.... and I need to update to Monterey."

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Troubleshooting macOS Update:


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...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down


then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here: macOS Monterey is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support


then...


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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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 24, 2022 6:52 PM in response to J_A_T

J_A_T Said:

"MacBook Pro dont show new update option: My MacBook Pro have catalina, after Start a softeware update says: "finding an upgrade"for a long time and cant find anything. I Even selected Monterey at apps store trying to download it and have the Memory space and still nothing.... and I need to update to Monterey."

-------


Troubleshooting macOS Update:


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...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down


then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here: macOS Monterey is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support


then...


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.

Apr 24, 2022 6:25 PM in response to J_A_T

J_A_T wrote:

My MacBook Pro have catalina, after Start a softeware update says: "finding an upgrade"for a long time and cant find anything. I Even selected Monterey at apps store trying to download it and have the Memory space and still nothing.... and I need to update to Monterey.


What exact Mac is it(?)


—Monterey requires 2015 or newer


macOS Monterey hardware requirements—

macOS Monterey - Apple


MacBook Pro dont show new update option

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