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Upgrade from high sierra to Mojave - App store only offers OS10.14.6 but then gives error message because 10.14 not installed first

This is a follow on from issues posted in Feb 2021 - sorry, but clearly apple haven't sorted it out!


I need to upgrade to Mojave (not Catalina or beyond due to 16-bit software/My device age) - and the App Store only has links to the last version of Mojave. Even the links in the advice page (linked) work best with safari ...


https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683


HOW do I get the earlier version of mojave 10.14 ?? Wasted a lot of time today on the help pages, related chat sites and expert sites but no joy. And the apple chat ? Ha ha ha . SO bad.


Posted on Aug 16, 2022 8:29 PM

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User profile for user: PRP_53
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Posted on Aug 17, 2022 2:53 AM

There is only One Full Version of Mojave which is macOS 10.14.6


Anything else is only a Update version for Security Updates and are Not Full Installer of Mojave


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.

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User profile for user: PRP_53
PRP_53
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Aug 17, 2022 2:53 AM in response to mirajam

There is only One Full Version of Mojave which is macOS 10.14.6


Anything else is only a Update version for Security Updates and are Not Full Installer of Mojave


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.

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User profile for user: BDAqua
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Aug 16, 2022 8:39 PM in response to mirajam

Ah, you somehow got te 10.14.6 Combo Updater, try the full installer...


macOS Mojave 10.14.6 - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later

2GB of memory

12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac Pro (2017)

Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


Don't use FireFox for these links…

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12

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Upgrade from high sierra to Mojave - App store only offers OS10.14.6 but then gives error message because 10.14 not installed first

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