Late 2011 MacBook Pro won’t update

I have a late 2011 13’ MacBook Pro and it will not let me access any websites on safari or update my OS it’s stuck in Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5, I watched a video on updating software but nothing makes sense to me. I just wanna be able to update the computer and search whatever I’d like without it telling me “safari can’t open this page.” It also will not let me download any apps on the computer because the OS isn’t updated.

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Posted on Oct 1, 2023 6:58 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2023 7:08 PM

emmaline245 Said:

"Late 2011 MacBook Pro won’t update"

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For reference....

Updating the macOS:


Determining which Update(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:

I. 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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Oct 1, 2023 7:08 PM in response to emmaline245

emmaline245 Said:

"Late 2011 MacBook Pro won’t update"

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For reference....

Updating the macOS:


Determining which Update(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:

I. 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.

Late 2011 MacBook Pro won’t update

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