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Mac 21.5(late 2013 using High Sierra ver. 10.13.6 can I update my OS?

I MAC 21.5 LATE 2013 MODEL ME 086LL/A USING HIGH SIERRA VER. 10.13.6 Can I upgrade this computer to a later OS ?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 17, 2023 5:36 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Jun 17, 2023 6:12 PM

A late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina. See the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support

iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)

Model Identifier: iMac14,1

Part Number: ME086xx/A, ME087xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

A late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download macOS - Apple Support

Be aware that if you upgrade to Catalina 10.15 or later you will also need to update any non-Apple 32-bit apps. See: https://www.macworld.com/article/232735/how-to-check-if-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html

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