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how do I upgrade my macbook air from Mac OS High Sierra version 10.13.6

When I click About This Mac and then click on Software Update, I get the message 'No Updates Available'. How do I bring my OS up to date?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 22, 2023 6:23 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2023 6:35 PM

CookiePerson23 Said:

"how do I upgrade my macbook air from Mac OS High Sierra version 10.13.6: When I click About This Mac and then click on Software Update, I get the message 'No Updates Available'. How do I bring my OS up to date?"

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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 22, 2023 6:35 PM in response to CookiePerson23

CookiePerson23 Said:

"how do I upgrade my macbook air from Mac OS High Sierra version 10.13.6: When I click About This Mac and then click on Software Update, I get the message 'No Updates Available'. How do I bring my OS up to date?"

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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.

Oct 22, 2023 6:27 PM in response to CookiePerson23

The model year of a MacBook Air is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A late 2010 through mid 2011 MacBook Air can be upgraded to High Sierra 10.13.6 but no later version. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2012 MacBook Air can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2013 and early 2014 MacBook Air can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

An early 2015 and a 2017 MacBook Air can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A 2018 or later MacBook Air can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See: How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support

 


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