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OS updates/upgrade

My macbook pro (mid 2014) is running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5.

No updates are available which I assume is because it's an old OS.

What OS can i upgrade to on this Macbook?

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.10

Posted on May 17, 2023 5:28 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2023 5:42 PM

Morgans_Here Said:

"OS updates/upgrade: My macbook pro (mid 2014) is running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5. No updates are available which I assume is because it's an old OS. What OS can i upgrade to on this Macbook?"

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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:

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:


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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May 17, 2023 5:42 PM in response to Morgans_Here

Morgans_Here Said:

"OS updates/upgrade: My macbook pro (mid 2014) is running OS X Yosemite 10.10.5. No updates are available which I assume is because it's an old OS. What OS can i upgrade to on this Macbook?"

-------


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:

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:


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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