Updating my MacBook Pro

How do I update my MacBookPro (2012) from OS x 10.10 to OS 10.11 or later? I also have not been getting regular updates. Is my Mac just too old?

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Posted on Nov 6, 2023 8:18 AM

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Nov 6, 2023 8:44 AM in response to GIgirlrrn

A 2012 MacBook Pro can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later.

Also see the following from Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support


MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,2

Part Numbers: MD212xx/A, MD213xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

User Guide: MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012)

 

MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro10,1

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

User Guide: MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012)

 

MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,1

Part Numbers: MD103xx/A, MD104xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)

User Guide: MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012)

 

MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)

Model Identifier: MacBookPro9,2

Part Numbers: MD101xx/A, MD102xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)

User Guide: MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)



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