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macos ventura macbook pro 2016

macos ventura macbook pro 2016 ?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Mar 6, 2023 3:38 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2023 3:43 PM

The 2016 MacBook Pro cannot run Ventura. It can only be upgraded to macOS 12 Monterey.


How to Upgrade to  macOS 12 Monterey:


🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with macOS Monterey.

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers:

• MacBook Pro (Early 2013 or newer)

• MacBook Air (Early 2015 or newer)

  • MacBook (Early 2016 or newer) 
  • iMac Pro (2017) 
  • iMac (Late 2015 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2014 or newer) 
  • Mac Studio (2022)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)


To find the details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon  at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac. 


❗️– IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS Monterey upgrade installer here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294

The download will place the "Install macOS Monterey" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 




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Mar 6, 2023 3:43 PM in response to malak165

The 2016 MacBook Pro cannot run Ventura. It can only be upgraded to macOS 12 Monterey.


How to Upgrade to  macOS 12 Monterey:


🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with macOS Monterey.

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers:

• MacBook Pro (Early 2013 or newer)

• MacBook Air (Early 2015 or newer)

  • MacBook (Early 2016 or newer) 
  • iMac Pro (2017) 
  • iMac (Late 2015 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2014 or newer) 
  • Mac Studio (2022)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)


To find the details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon  at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac. 


❗️– IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


✅ - Using Safari only, download the macOS Monterey upgrade installer here:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294

The download will place the "Install macOS Monterey" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 




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