Which operating system is most compatible with MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?

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Which operating system is most compatible with MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)?

Hello,

apologies, as I think similar questions have been asked before, but at a different time.

I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012), which is currently running OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5 (14F2511).

Chrome, the web browser that I mainly use, is telling me to update the operating system to at least 10.11

I've been reading some posts, and it's not clear which operating system has the best compatibility for the MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) - it seems that one can chose any OS from El Capitan to Catalina.

I use the computer mainly for browsing the internet, simple admin & streaming from BBCiplayer, Netflix etc

I'm not very tech literate & would be grateful for any recommendations or advice.

Kind regards,

Saleh

MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 4:35 AM

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PRP_53

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Jun 6, 2022 5:01 AM in response to Alfulaij70

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.

With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.

Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.

macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements Catalina is the Last version of macOS this computer Qualifies to run

macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements

macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements

macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements

OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications

Make Time Machine Backup is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS

Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur & Monterey supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.

Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.

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