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Updating an older MacBook Pro.

Is it possible for a 2012 MacBook Pro get a Ventura software update?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 10, 2023 1:01 PM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2023 1:12 PM

No. A mid 2012 MacBook Pro cannot go beyond Catalina 10.15.7.


See the following from Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support


MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina 10.15.7


Ventura is compatible with 2017 and later models. How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support

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Jan 10, 2023 1:12 PM in response to KieshaCross21

No. A mid 2012 MacBook Pro cannot go beyond Catalina 10.15.7.


See the following from Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support


MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina 10.15.7


Ventura is compatible with 2017 and later models. How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support

Updating an older MacBook Pro.

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