I can't update my MacBook

I having trouble updating my MacBook Air 2010 I try to getting most current MacOS buy it won't let me than try to download apps it wont let me that I need to have version 10.5 and up.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 30, 2022 9:46 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2022 9:53 PM

Cindyalv0911 Said:

"I can't update my MacBook: I having trouble updating my MacBook Air 2010 I try to getting most current MacOS buy it won't let me than try to download apps it wont let me that I need to have version 10.5 and up."

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For reference...

Determining which Update(s) will Install:


I. 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:


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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Apr 30, 2022 9:53 PM in response to Cindyalv0911

Cindyalv0911 Said:

"I can't update my MacBook: I having trouble updating my MacBook Air 2010 I try to getting most current MacOS buy it won't let me than try to download apps it wont let me that I need to have version 10.5 and up."

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For reference...

Determining which Update(s) will Install:


I. 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:


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 30, 2022 9:52 PM in response to Cindyalv0911

Cindyalv0911 Said:

"I can't update my MacBook: I having trouble updating my MacBook Air 2010 I try to getting most current MacOS buy it won't let me than try to download apps it wont let me that I need to have version 10.5 and up."

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Incompatibility is the Culprit:

It will not install. It is incompatible with MontereymacOS Monterey is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support

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