I have a Mac mini (late2012) 2.3 Ghz Intel Core i7 with macOS Sierra Version 10.12.6 need Update?

I have a Mac mini (late2012) 2.3 Ghz Intel Core i7 with macOS Sierra Version 10.12.6 need Update?

Mac mini, macOS 10.12

Posted on Mar 4, 2023 9:55 AM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2023 10:40 AM

You can upgrade it to Catalina or earlier. See the following from Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support


Mac mini (Late 2012)

Model Identifier: Macmini6,1; Macmini6,2

Part Numbers: MD387xx/A; MD388xx/A, MD389xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina


See the following for upgrade instructions: How to download macOS - Apple Support


Be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

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Mar 4, 2023 10:40 AM in response to rosesforkitty

You can upgrade it to Catalina or earlier. See the following from Identify your Mac mini model - Apple Support


Mac mini (Late 2012)

Model Identifier: Macmini6,1; Macmini6,2

Part Numbers: MD387xx/A; MD388xx/A, MD389xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina


See the following for upgrade instructions: How to download macOS - Apple Support


Be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

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