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Am currently running High Sierra 10.13.6 on an old Mac mini (Late 2012, model A1347). Apple support shows Catalina as being the latest compatible OS for this model, yet no further updates are available per the software updates. Does this model in fact support Catalina?
Mac mini, macOS 10.13
Yes, it does in fact support Catalina 10.15.7.
How to Upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina:
🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS.
macOS Catalina is compatible with these computers:
• MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
• MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
• Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
• iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
To find the details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac.
❗️– IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)
Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:
Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
❗️ – IMPORTANT Your 32-bit apps won’t work in Catalina.
Get this free utility to check the compatibility of your apps:
St. Claire Software – Go64: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
✅ - Download the macOS 10.15 Catalina installer here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314
The download will place the "Install macOS Catalina" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process.
Yes, it does in fact support Catalina 10.15.7.
How to Upgrade to macOS 10.15 Catalina:
🖥 – Check compatibility of your Mac with newer versions of macOS.
macOS Catalina is compatible with these computers:
• MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
• MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
• Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
• iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
To find the details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top of your screen and choose About This Mac.
❗️– IMPORTANT – Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)
Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:
Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support
❗️ – IMPORTANT Your 32-bit apps won’t work in Catalina.
Get this free utility to check the compatibility of your apps:
St. Claire Software – Go64: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
✅ - Download the macOS 10.15 Catalina installer here:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314
The download will place the "Install macOS Catalina" app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process.
Thanks - I'll try it.
You're welcome. 🙂
Mac mini (Late 2012) latest compatible macOS?
