How to Upgrade macbook pro from Catalina 10.15.17

Why is Monterey not available to upgrade my macbook pro from Catalina 10.15.17?



Posted on Apr 28, 2023 2:21 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2023 11:36 AM

Thank you so much for your thorough reply. Being in the first category, my mid 2012 MacBook Pro, with a 1 tb drive, that runs beautifully, cannot be upgraded beyond Catalina and thus cannot be used with my Microsoft and Adobe applications anymore, either. This is very disappointing.

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Apr 30, 2023 11:36 AM in response to FoxFifth

Thank you so much for your thorough reply. Being in the first category, my mid 2012 MacBook Pro, with a 1 tb drive, that runs beautifully, cannot be upgraded beyond Catalina and thus cannot be used with my Microsoft and Adobe applications anymore, either. This is very disappointing.

Apr 28, 2023 2:25 PM in response to meck08

What is the model year of your MacBook Pro?

The model year of a MacBook Pro is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A mid 2012 through early 2013 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support

A late 2013 and mid 2014 can be upgraded to the latest  version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support

An early 2015 through 2016 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support

A 2017 or later MacBook Pro can be upgraded to the current version of Ventura macOS 13. See: How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support


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