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how do i update my mac im having trouble

how do i update my mac im having trouble

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jul 31, 2022 7:12 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2022 7:50 AM

Try the following:


Click ▶︎ Software Update.



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Jul 31, 2022 8:14 AM in response to shirahk16

Update would mean an update of High Sierra 10.13.5 to the last version of High Sierra 10.13.6


An upGrade is a different matter


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.


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements


macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements


Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020


Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021


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 require an update or upGrades to 64 Bit Version

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