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Can my MacBook Air (2012 ) run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?

Can my MacBook Air 2012 run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 21, 2023 7:09 PM

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Posted on Mar 21, 2023 8:07 PM

Upgrademymac Said:

"Can my MacBook Air (2012 ) run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?: What would be the highest I can run?"

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If 13", then Catalina, it appears....

Determining which Upgrade(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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Mar 21, 2023 8:07 PM in response to Upgrademymac

Upgrademymac Said:

"Can my MacBook Air (2012 ) run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?: What would be the highest I can run?"

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If 13", then Catalina, it appears....

Determining which Upgrade(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.

Mar 21, 2023 7:26 PM in response to Upgrademymac

Upgrademymac Said:

"Can my MacBook Air 2012 run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?"

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No.


For reference...

About Updating a Mac to Ventura:

Looking to upgrade to macOS Monterey?


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:

II. 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:


III. If Compatible:

Can my MacBook Air (2012 ) run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?

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