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MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

can I upgrade this MacBook Pro to a newer OS system or an I stuck with this one. Many websites won't download offers to this one.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 26, 2022 8:06 PM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2022 8:20 PM

aomilami Said:

"MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012): can I upgrade this MacBook Pro to a newer OS system or an I stuck with this one. Many websites won't download offers to this one."

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For future Reference, see the following...

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

Jun 26, 2022 8:20 PM in response to aomilami

aomilami Said:

"MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012): can I upgrade this MacBook Pro to a newer OS system or an I stuck with this one. Many websites won't download offers to this one."

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For future Reference, see the following...

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:

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

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