Unable to update to Sonoma, despite having a "MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)" listed as eligible (macOS Ventura is compatible with these computers - Apple Support.) How do I upgrade when App Store won't let me?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.6
Because the CPU requirement for Sonoma is higher than that for Ventura, and a 2017 MacBook Pro doesn't meet it.
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Welcome and only wish the machine did qualify
But, all is not totally lost
Explore the Apple Trade-In Process where the Value of the exiting device could be used against the cost of a new Apple Computer.
Notation - Some devices and depending on the computers age may have little to no value at Trade In time.
But at least the device will not arrive to the Land Fill Site and be recycled in a responsible way by Apple
Or Shop Refurbished Apple computers at an Apple Reduced Cost
Have used both previously and have been satisfied each time.
As I feared my machine can't be upgraded. I was clutching at the hope that though my model is listed as "compatible" per the Apple Support. <sigh>
My first time using this community and I'll be back to seek your wisdom.
Thank you to you all for the very quick response too.
Terminal command below and what is the output of that command ?
softwareupdate --list-full-installers
Does Sonoma appear as listed ?
As future reference if you ever want to see what your computer qualifies for in terms of macOS updates use this command in Terminal:
softwareupdate --list
P. Phillips wrote:
But, all is not totally lost
There's also the option of a new Mac.
The Apple Apps Store may say Sonoma is available when you open the Store.
But refer to link below
macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers
Sometimes the App Store fibs. It says my late 2015 iMac is compatible. It isn't.
You're welcome.
You're welcome.
OOPS....intended for RedPaul2
Randall_2023 wrote:
You're welcome.
OOPS....intended for RedPaul2
I figured. :)
Just a thought....if you are considering a purchase of a new device wait until after tonight as some new Devices are going to be announced by Apple:
Unable to update to Sonoma
