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
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Can my MacBook Air 2012 run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?
MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15
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:
I Reveal your Model:
What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...
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.
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:
I Reveal your Model:
What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...
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.
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...
then...
II. Compare the Results:
III. If Compatible:
What would be the highest I can run?
Catalina 10.15.7.
Can my MacBook Air (2012 ) run the latest OS if I upgrade my drive and memory?