How do I install Monterey OS on my Mac book pro? I downloaded it, but was unable to install. I went through and cleaned up my storage, but, still unable to install. Thanks!
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
it's been recommended here to have ~50GB free space to upgrade to monterey. if you've already deleted what you can but still don't have enough space, you can purchase an external HDD or SSD of sufficient capacity and move your larger files (videos, pictures, documents, etc...) to it. once they are on the EHD, you can simply erase the same files from your internal drive. and, if it's just going to be used for storage, you can use an HDD and save a few bucks over the cost of an SSD. FWIW, i personally keep very little on my internal drive.
also, you may want to read these two articles:
Optimize storage space on your Mac
How to free up storage space on your Mac
and some food for thought, some people have had issues trying to upgrade to monterey from any macOS prior to big sur. if it was me, i would try upgrading step by step from your current macOS (mojave?) to catalina first and then big sur before trying to get to monterey.
the downloads for catalina and big sur can be found here:
How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support
you may also want to read these two pages first:
How to upgrade to Big Sur - User Tips
it's been recommended here to have ~50GB free space to upgrade to monterey. if you've already deleted what you can but still don't have enough space, you can purchase an external HDD or SSD of sufficient capacity and move your larger files (videos, pictures, documents, etc...) to it. once they are on the EHD, you can simply erase the same files from your internal drive. and, if it's just going to be used for storage, you can use an HDD and save a few bucks over the cost of an SSD. FWIW, i personally keep very little on my internal drive.
also, you may want to read these two articles:
Optimize storage space on your Mac
How to free up storage space on your Mac
and some food for thought, some people have had issues trying to upgrade to monterey from any macOS prior to big sur. if it was me, i would try upgrading step by step from your current macOS (mojave?) to catalina first and then big sur before trying to get to monterey.
the downloads for catalina and big sur can be found here:
How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support
you may also want to read these two pages first:
How to upgrade to Big Sur - User Tips
Hi Jeffreythefrog and lllaass,
I downloaded and installed Catalina, then was able to go straight to the install of Monterey and it worked. Thanks so much to the two of you. I will now be able to work remotely more efficiently. I appreciate your quick replies and support!
What exactly happens when you try?
Error messages?
You say you are on 10.14. That version was the last to run 32bit apps. Thus some apps may not work when you upgrade beyopond 10.14. Many apps have updates for them but some do not.
Some users have experienced problem skipping macOS versions. I suggest first going to Catalina, then Big Sur and finally to Monterey. You can get older versions here:
How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support
you're welcome. time permitting, please do let us know your outcome. :)
Thanks a lot, Jeffreythefrog - your reply is incredibly comprehensive and I will proceed per your recs!
Thanks, lllaass - sounds like I need to go through the upgrade in a stepwise fashion.
I have a Mac book pro early 2015, 13" screen, unable to install Monterey OS, how do I do this?
