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I cannot update the software on Macbook

I cannot update the software to the latest version

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 11, 2023 9:46 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2023 9:55 PM

Apicha0909 Said:

"I cannot update the software on Macbook: I cannot update the software to the latest version"

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Upgrading the macOS to Sonoma:

Perform an update, and the latest-compatible macOS will install, with all previous versions being skipped. So, here is how to determine what to install.


In depth...

Installing 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:

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: macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


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 11, 2023 9:55 PM in response to Apicha0909

Apicha0909 Said:

"I cannot update the software on Macbook: I cannot update the software to the latest version"

-------


Upgrading the macOS to Sonoma:

Perform an update, and the latest-compatible macOS will install, with all previous versions being skipped. So, here is how to determine what to install.


In depth...

Installing 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:

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: macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers - Apple Support


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.

I cannot update the software on Macbook

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