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grgoldb Author

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I have a 2012 Macbook. Does it support ventura or big sur?

why can't I update past Catalina 10.15.7?

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 7:01 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on Apr 28, 2023 7:16 PM

grgoldb Said:

"I have a 2012 Macbook. Does it support ventura or big sur?: Why can't I update past Catalina 10.15.7?"

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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:

I Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

Go to: Apple menu
Click: About this Mac
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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