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need help with the macos update

i have an macos sierra 10.12.6 and I need to upgrade it

MacBook, macOS 10.12

Posted on May 30, 2022 7:19 PM

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Posted on May 30, 2022 8:30 PM

andrepm21 Said:

"need help with the macos update: i have an macos sierra 10.12.6 and I need to upgrade it"

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Ugrading a macOS:


Determine which macOS(s) can be Upgraded:

Incompatibility may be the issue here. If so, then that is because your Mac does not have the hardware to go past macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

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:

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 30, 2022 8:30 PM in response to andrepm21

andrepm21 Said:

"need help with the macos update: i have an macos sierra 10.12.6 and I need to upgrade it"

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Ugrading a macOS:


Determine which macOS(s) can be Upgraded:

Incompatibility may be the issue here. If so, then that is because your Mac does not have the hardware to go past macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

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:

May 30, 2022 7:32 PM in response to andrepm21

andrepm21 Said:

"need help with the macOS update: i have an macos sierra 10.12.6 and I need to upgrade it"

-------


Determining which macOS(s) can be Upgraded:

Incompatibility may be the issue here. If so, then that is because your Mac does not have the hardware to go past macOS 10.13 High Sierra.

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:

May 30, 2022 7:24 PM in response to andrepm21

Hi,


Go to the Apple Menu > About This Mac to see exactly which Mac you have, then find out if it is compatible with a newer OS here: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support or here: How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support


Before upgrading, backup, check apps and peripherals for compatibility with whichever OS you decide to upgrade to.


Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey will not run 32 bit apps, so download Go64 and scan your Mac to see which of your apps are 32 bit and will need to be upgraded/replaced: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


Some apps may be 64 bit but still not run on a particular OS; you can check them out here: https://roaringapps.com/apps

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