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Why can't I upgrade to Monterey

Why can't I upgrade to Monterey


iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 5, 2022 10:41 AM

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How to Upgrade  macOS:

The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the year your Mac was released.

Click the  (Apple) menu at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac.


Check the Compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS:

➡️ macOS 10.13 High Sierra is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 10.14 Mojave is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 10.15 Catalina is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 11 Big Sur is compatible with the Macs listed here 

➡️ macOS 12 Monterey is compatible with the Macs listed here


❗️ – IMPORTANT – None of your 32-bit apps will work in Catalina, Big Sur or Monterey.

32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support

Use the free utility Go64 to check the compatibility of your apps:

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ - IF your Mac and apps are compatible, then using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click > High SierraMojaveCatalinaBig Sur  or  Monterey.

Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.


Please see > How to get old versions of macOS.


Posted on Jun 5, 2022 10:46 AM

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Jun 5, 2022 10:46 AM in response to mshopeb5

How to Upgrade  macOS:

The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the year your Mac was released.

Click the  (Apple) menu at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac.


Check the Compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS:

➡️ macOS 10.13 High Sierra is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 10.14 Mojave is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 10.15 Catalina is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 11 Big Sur is compatible with the Macs listed here 

➡️ macOS 12 Monterey is compatible with the Macs listed here


❗️ – IMPORTANT – None of your 32-bit apps will work in Catalina, Big Sur or Monterey.

32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support

Use the free utility Go64 to check the compatibility of your apps:

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ - IF your Mac and apps are compatible, then using Safari only, download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click > High SierraMojaveCatalinaBig Sur  or  Monterey.

Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.


Please see > How to get old versions of macOS.


Why can't I upgrade to Monterey

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