How can I update my MacBook Pro 2017 version without showing the update option
How can I update my MacBook Pro 2017 version without showing the update option.
MacBook Pro (2017 – 2020)
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The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install.
Use " About this Mac " from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.
Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.
Does this computer appear as Listed and qualifying for an upGrade to a newer version of macOS?
The below links will help identify which version of macOS this computer may Qualify to run.
It is Suggest to have At Least 50 GB of Empty Space.
This will allow the Full Version of Ventura ( about 12.xx GB ) to download, then Expand and Only Then attempt to upGrade
Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura
Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade
macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements
macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements
macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements
macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements
macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements
OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications
Make Time Machine Backup is very useful
Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.
Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may require an update or upGrades to 64 Bit Version
