macbook pro mid 2012 which os to install

macbook pro mid 2012 which os to install?

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Posted on Jul 12, 2023 11:09 AM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2023 11:20 AM

That model can run up to macOS 10.15 "Catalina" but no higher.


Understand that once you go past macOS 10.14 "Mojave," older 32-bit apps will not longer work and must be replaced with newer versions or, if newer version are not available, retired.


Info on that is here: 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support


There is a handy third-party utility than can more easily check for 32-bit apps that can your Mac's intnernal systems: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/index.html


You can find official Apple OS installers for older OS verison here:


How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


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Jul 12, 2023 11:20 AM in response to sally7177

That model can run up to macOS 10.15 "Catalina" but no higher.


Understand that once you go past macOS 10.14 "Mojave," older 32-bit apps will not longer work and must be replaced with newer versions or, if newer version are not available, retired.


Info on that is here: 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support


There is a handy third-party utility than can more easily check for 32-bit apps that can your Mac's intnernal systems: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/index.html


You can find official Apple OS installers for older OS verison here:


How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


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