my MacBook Pro is 10years old. How do I upgrade to OS 12

My MacBook pro is over 10 years old. I have OS 11.7 How do I un grade to the newest OS


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Jan 19, 2024 11:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2024 11:56 AM

Welcome!


What solely determines your potential upgrade path is the model year, not "ten years old." Please do "About this Mac...." from your Apple menu and tell us what it shows for "Sub-Model" Example:



If the year is appended with a modifier like Early, Mid, or Late, include that as well; it can be important with older Macbook Pros. With that we can give you an exact answer; without it all we can do is post generalities.


That said, you need a 2018 or later Macbook Pro to run the latest macOS, v 14.X Sonoma.


For security reasons, please DO NOT include your serial number. Looking forward to your follow-up.



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Jan 19, 2024 11:56 AM in response to JPPAYNTER42

Welcome!


What solely determines your potential upgrade path is the model year, not "ten years old." Please do "About this Mac...." from your Apple menu and tell us what it shows for "Sub-Model" Example:



If the year is appended with a modifier like Early, Mid, or Late, include that as well; it can be important with older Macbook Pros. With that we can give you an exact answer; without it all we can do is post generalities.


That said, you need a 2018 or later Macbook Pro to run the latest macOS, v 14.X Sonoma.


For security reasons, please DO NOT include your serial number. Looking forward to your follow-up.



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