how do i update past catalina 10.15.7? My app store will not load

LReitz02 Said:

"how do i update past catalina 10.15.7? My app store will not load: older macbook pro, currently has catalina 10.15.7 and will not open app store to update further. The page opens but goes to unresponsive. whats the fix?"

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Updating the macOS Past Catalina:

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...

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:

• macOS Ventura is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support
• macOS Monterey is Compatible with these Computers - Apple Support
• macOS Big Sur 11 Hardware Requirements - Apple Support
• macOS Catalina 10.15 - Hardware Requirements - Apple Support

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.

You can upgrade to a later version of macOS using System Preferences if you have a MacBook Pro introduced in 2013 or later. Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

You can identify what year your MacBook Pro was introduced by going to About This Mac from the Apple menu () in the menu bar.

For MacBook Pro models introduced in 2013 or 2014, you can install macOS 11.7.6 Big Sur.

For MacBook Pro models introduced in 2015 or 2016, you can install macOS 12.6.5 Monterey.

For MacBook Pro models introduced in 2017 or later, you can install macOS 13.3.1 (a) Ventura.