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How can I update my Macbook 2015 12inch to Monterey

It is not showing the update

What can I do to get montery

MacBook, OS X 10.11

Posted on Apr 13, 2023 7:29 PM

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Posted on Apr 13, 2023 7:35 PM

gollavijay Said:

"How can I update my Macbook 2015 12inch to Monterey: It is not showing the update What can I do to get montery"

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For reference...

Updating the macOS:


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:

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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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 13, 2023 7:35 PM in response to gollavijay

gollavijay Said:

"How can I update my Macbook 2015 12inch to Monterey: It is not showing the update What can I do to get montery"

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For reference...

Updating the macOS:


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:

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.

Apr 13, 2023 7:32 PM in response to gollavijay

You can't unless it's the MBP...


Monterey…

macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


  • iMac – all models from late 2015, iMac 16,1 – 20,2
  • iMac Pro – all models, iMac Pro 1,1
  • MacBook & MacBook Retina – all models from early 2016, MacBook 9,1 – 10,1
  • MacBook Pro – all models from early 2015, MacBook Pro 12,1 – 17,1
  • MacBookAir – all models from early 2015, MacBook Air 7,1 – 10,1
  • Mac Mini – all models from 2014, Mac Mini 7,1 – 9,1
  • Mac Pro – all models from 2013, Mac Pro 6,1 – 7,1


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