Ventura doesn't show up in software updates, my 2017 iMac is running on high sierra. How can I upgrade to monterey or ventura? iMac has 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.
iMac (2017 – 2020)
Looking in the wrong area sorry to say.
Updates would be an update to existing version of High Sierra
UpGrade is a totally different matter and different method
The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.
Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.
Does this computer appear as Listed and qualifying for an upGrade to a newer version of macOS?
The below links will help identify which version of macOS this computer may Qualify to run.
Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura
How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support (CA)
Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade
macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements
macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements
macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements
Make Time Machine Backup is very useful
Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.
Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may require an update or upGrades to 64 Bit Version
That doesn't really help i'M afraid. When I open the App Store or "About this Mac" there's no Ventura in the software update list. System requirements are met, my iMac should have no problem running Monterey or Ventura. So why can't I see that option?
Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and then on the download link for them.
Catalina and higher won't run 32-bit software; if you upgrade to one of them, use Go64 as well.
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Does not help the computer of the User.
Technically it should work predicated on
1 - The computer Qualifies
2 - The Safari Browser for best results
3 - " About this Mac" is on the computer and provides information much like in image below
Thanks!
Problem solved! Thanks everyone that reacted.
Ventura doesn't show up in software updates, my 2017 iMac is running on high sierra. How can I upgrade to monterey or ventura.
