Can't update my mac, try to get an app and says I need latest OS version, go to software update and it doesn't find an update for my mac. Currently have Sierra v/10.12.6. I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015). What can I do to update?
Earlier Mac models
Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and then on the download link for a more-recent OS; they're full-version upgrades and won't appear in the Updates list. That model's maximum one is Monterey.
Catalina and above won't run 32-bit software; if you choose one of them, use Go64 as well.
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Back up your data, check the application compatibility table, click here, and then on the download link for a more-recent OS; they're full-version upgrades and won't appear in the Updates list. That model's maximum one is Monterey.
Catalina and above won't run 32-bit software; if you choose one of them, use Go64 as well.
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Use the computer information, including the model year, and the links below to determine what is possible with your computer.
Click on this link to read how to get different versions of macOS --> How to download and install macOS - Apple Support
- The article also has links to system requirements for each OS version which you should check against your exact computer model. For any model produced in the last 5 years or so you should use the system requirements links for each OS version instead. This web site also has a reliable presentation of model and OS version compatibility: https://eshop.macsales.com/guides/Mac_OS_X_Compatibility
- It helps to have more RAM (memory) than what is noted as "minimum" for any particular system or your computer may run slowly.
- You may find you must use Safari to get links for High Sierra and later using the Mac App Store application to open to a functioning page.
- Sierra, El Capitan, and Yosemite download as a .pkg. Click on this to have a converted version placed in your Applications folder as an "Install OS..." application. Run the installer and follow the directions.
- Upgrades may take some time (up to an hour or more) to install, with restarts and blank screens.
- If you encounter download problems it may help to download while in Safe Mode Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Before upgrading, back up at least your data in case something goes wrong. See this support document: How to back up your Mac - How to back up your Mac - Official Apple Support
Check if your old apps will still work with with the OS you want to install - https://roaringapps.com/apps This is particularly critical if you are upgrading to Catalina or newer, as older 32 bit apps will no longer work. To check for those, try this 32 bit application scanner application --> https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/
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