15inch MacBook Pro won

rcz6710 wrote:

My 15inch MacBook Pro won't update beyond BigSur 11.6.8. It just continues to buffer and won't update apps because it won't support them. Is the only solution a new computer?

? Well you do not give enough information ...

What I can say—to get past macOS Big Sur 11.7.1  (20G918) October 24, 2022— you need a 2015 MBP or newer ...

ref: macOS Monterey hardware requirements

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-macos-updates-mchlpx1065/mac

rcz6710 Said:

"My 15inch MacBook Pro won't update beyond BigSur 11.6.8. It just continues to buffer and won't update apps because it won't support them. Is the only solution a new computer?"

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For reference...

About Updating a Mac:

Looking to upgrade to macOS Ventura?

Determining which Update(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support

B. How to Verify:

II. 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:

• macOS Ventura is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support
• macOS Monterey is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support
• macOS Big Sur 11 Hardware Requirements - Apple Support
• macOS Catalina 10.15 - Hardware Requirements - Apple Support
• macOS Mojave 10.14 - Hardware Requirements - Apple Support
• macOS High Sierra 10.13 - Hardware Requirements - Apple Support
• macOS Sierra 10.12 - Hardware Requirements - Apple Support

III. If Compatible:

• Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration