how do I update iMac from Catalina to Big Sur

How do I update iMac from Catalina to Big Sur. I downloaded from the App Store but it said something about the gatekeeper not allowing and it disappeared. Where did the download go? What went wrong?


iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 7, 2022 5:14 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2022 6:06 PM

What year model is your iMac?

see > Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


If you have a 2013 or slightly older iMac, then Catalina is the highest macOS that it can run.

If you have a 2015 or later iMac, then you can upgrade to Big Sur or Monterey.

see > How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

and > How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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Aug 7, 2022 6:06 PM in response to Seahag47

What year model is your iMac?

see > Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


If you have a 2013 or slightly older iMac, then Catalina is the highest macOS that it can run.

If you have a 2015 or later iMac, then you can upgrade to Big Sur or Monterey.

see > How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

and > How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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