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Al_Pa Author

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I need to update my macOS Catalina ver. 10.15.7 iMAC 27inch late 2013 but I can't

I work on Microsoft Word but I can't open new file ' request to update my system macOS Catalina version 10.15.7 to an new version like Big Sur.

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 22, 2023 12:17 PM

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FoxFifth

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Posted on Aug 22, 2023 1:07 PM

A late 2013 iMac cannot be upgraded beyond Catalina. Also see the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support

iMac (27-inch, Late 2013)

Model Identifier: iMac14,2

Part Number: ME086xx/A, ME088xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

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I need to update my macOS Catalina ver. 10.15.7 iMAC 27inch late 2013 but I can't

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