El Capitan to Monterey

Was going to update the OS on my iMac late 2015, but something went wrong. Can only run comand+R and the El Capitan is installed. Then it is not possible to update anymore? Also can't get to install mode Alt+command+R, get message: "-5101F".

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Posted on Nov 29, 2022 2:24 PM

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den.thed

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Nov 29, 2022 3:49 PM in response to bertil54

Try going to 10.13 High Sierra first and then see if you can upgrade to Catalina or Monterey.

see > How to download macOS - Apple Support

ghr165

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Nov 29, 2022 3:00 PM in response to bertil54

Have you looked here How to download macOS – Apple Support

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