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Updating my Late 2013 macbook to Catalina 10.15.7

I cannot find the update available anywhere. What could the problem be?

MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Apr 12, 2023 7:40 PM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2023 7:48 PM

How to Upgrade  macOS:


The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the year your Mac was released.

Click the  (Apple) menu at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac.


Check the Compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS:

➡️ macOS 10.15 Catalina is compatible with the Macs listed here


❗️ – IMPORTANT – None of your 32-bit apps will work in macOS Catalina or newer.

32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support

Use the free utility Go64 to check the compatibility of your apps:

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ - IF your Mac is compatible, then download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click >  Catalina.

Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.


Please see > How to download macOS.


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Apr 12, 2023 7:48 PM in response to Natdomfio

How to Upgrade  macOS:


The macOS version you can upgrade to depends on the year your Mac was released.

Click the  (Apple) menu at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac.


Check the Compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS:

➡️ macOS 10.15 Catalina is compatible with the Macs listed here


❗️ – IMPORTANT – None of your 32-bit apps will work in macOS Catalina or newer.

32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support

Use the free utility Go64 to check the compatibility of your apps:

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ - IF your Mac is compatible, then download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click >  Catalina.

Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.


Please see > How to download macOS.


Updating my Late 2013 macbook to Catalina 10.15.7

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