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Can you update an older MacBook Pro?

Can you update an older MacBook to the current update as of now.


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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 8:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 8:33 PM

joeguerrero11b Said:

"MacBook: Can you update an older MacBook to the current update as of now."

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Perhaps. See the following...


Updating a macOS:


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:

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:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


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.

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Dec 15, 2022 8:33 PM in response to joeguerrero11b

joeguerrero11b Said:

"MacBook: Can you update an older MacBook to the current update as of now."

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Perhaps. See the following...


Updating a macOS:


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:

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:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


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.

Can you update an older MacBook Pro?

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