upgrading os from macOSsierra to monterey.
I have a early 2015 MacBook air 13". Can i upgrade the OS to monterey from macOSsierra?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12
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?
Your computer may Qualify
Though - be very sure to have at Least 50 GB of Empty Space on the drive.
This would allow the Full Version of Monterey ( about 12.xx GB size ) to download, then Expand and only then commence the Installation
If there are any Third Party Security Software installed - Remove it Before attempting the upGrade.
This type of software can interfere with the download and Installation process
The below links will help identify which version of macOS this computer may Qualify to run.
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