OS upgrade

I need to upgrade my OS from Big Sur to Monterey 12

my IMAC is from 2014

Is the upgrade available? where can I find the OS?

It is not found when I visit the app store.


Thanks for your help

Posted on Jan 15, 2024 1:20 PM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2024 1:29 PM


If it is a mid or late 2014 iMac, it cannot be upgraded beyond Big Sur.


The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. 

A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. 

A 2017 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Ventura macOS 13 but no later. 

For all of the above, see instructions in: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support  

A 2019 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See:How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support


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Jan 15, 2024 1:29 PM in response to RobLB22


If it is a mid or late 2014 iMac, it cannot be upgraded beyond Big Sur.


The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. 

A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. 

A 2017 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Ventura macOS 13 but no later. 

For all of the above, see instructions in: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support  

A 2019 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See:How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support


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