To update from MacOS 11.7.2 to Ver 12.x, what series of updats should I follow? What is the first version of 12 I should jump to?

I should update to MacOS 12.something. Should I update to a later version of 11 first or go straight to 12.x? What is the first version of 12 to start with?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 22, 2023 2:31 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2023 3:01 PM

You can go directly to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12.6.8.

Also see: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


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Oct 23, 2023 3:03 AM in response to jrbartlettjr

Actually Monterey is now at 12.7


Having upgraded 2 M1 Computers from macOS 11 to macOS 12 Monterey was a breeze


As was going Monterey to Ventura and now Sonoma


Suggest having at least 50 GB of Empty Space on the drive.


It will allow the Full Version ( about 12.xx GB ) to download, expand and then commence to install.


If there is Third Party Security Software installed - remove it.


It will interfere with both the download and installation process.

Apr 3, 2024 10:34 PM in response to unzi1

unzi1 wrote:

help me upgrade my Mac to version 13


This was a several-months-old thread about upgrading to macOS 12 (Monterey), not one about upgrading to macOS 13 (Ventura).


However, if your Mac is compatible with Ventura, the process is much the same. Make sure your backups are current, and that you've got plenty of free space, and then follow the directions in the Apple Support article to which FoxFifth already posted a link.


macOS Ventura is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

Apr 4, 2024 4:16 PM in response to jrbartlettjr

Additionally if you hav any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up", anti-virus or VPN apps on your Mac remove them according to the developer's instructions before upgrading. They are not necessary and have a history of impeding system and application performance.


Note: if you're required by your employer, bank or school to use a VPN then do so for connecting to their servers.



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