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Trying to update Big Sur IOS 11.2.3 to 11.7.10 on my 2014 Macbook Air

My 2014 Macbook Air is running IOS 11.2.3. It says it is "up to date" when it checks for updates but I know the latest version is 11.7.10 (which my older, 2013 MBAir is already running). How do I “force” it to upgrade from 11.2.3 to 11.7.10?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 7:59 PM

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D5601 Said:

"Trying to update Big Sur IOS 11.2.3 to 11.7.10 on my 2014 Macbook Air: My 2014 Macbook Air is running IOS 11.2.3. It says it is "up to date" when it checks for updates but I know the latest version is 11.7.10 (which my older, 2013 MBAir is already running). How do I “force” it to upgrade from 11.2.3 to 11.7.10?"

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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.

Posted on Oct 24, 2023 8:29 PM

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Oct 24, 2023 8:29 PM in response to D5601

D5601 Said:

"Trying to update Big Sur IOS 11.2.3 to 11.7.10 on my 2014 Macbook Air: My 2014 Macbook Air is running IOS 11.2.3. It says it is "up to date" when it checks for updates but I know the latest version is 11.7.10 (which my older, 2013 MBAir is already running). How do I “force” it to upgrade from 11.2.3 to 11.7.10?"

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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.

Trying to update Big Sur IOS 11.2.3 to 11.7.10 on my 2014 Macbook Air

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