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OS Upgrade

What can I do to upgrade to latest OS on my Macbook Air13, 2017? Currently I am using OS Monterey. If I buy and connect the external hard drive, would I be able to upgrade OS? if so which external hard drive would be compatible?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 10, 2023 5:37 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2023 5:44 PM

majestickhans Said:

"OS Upgrade: What can I do to upgrade to latest OS on my Macbook Air13, 2017? Currently I am using OS Monterey. If I buy and connect the external hard drive, would I be able to upgrade OS? if so which external hard drive would be compatible?"

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For reference...

Upgrading to a Newer macOS:


Determining which Upgrade(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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Sep 10, 2023 5:44 PM in response to majestickhans

majestickhans Said:

"OS Upgrade: What can I do to upgrade to latest OS on my Macbook Air13, 2017? Currently I am using OS Monterey. If I buy and connect the external hard drive, would I be able to upgrade OS? if so which external hard drive would be compatible?"

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For reference...

Upgrading to a Newer macOS:


Determining which Upgrade(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

OS Upgrade

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