What is the latest MacOS software I can get on my MacBook Pro 2017?

I currently have version 10.13.3.

Is this the latest that I can get on this laptop?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 24, 2024 10:39 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2024 1:40 PM

❗️Do NOT upgrade

…until you have made a Time Machine or other backup of your startup drive.

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine


❗️– IMPORTANT – 

None of your old 32-bit apps will work in macOS Catalina or newer, including MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and many other older apps and drivers. This will require that you find 64-bit updates and/or replacement titles.

32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support


Use the free utility Go64 to check the 64-bit compatibility of your currently installed apps:

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ Check the compatibility of your Mac hardware with newer versions of macOS software:

➡️ macOS 10.14 Mojave is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 10.15 Catalina is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 11 Big Sur is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 12 Monterey is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 13 Ventura is compatible with the Macs listed here


If your Mac is compatible with the OS upgrade, then this:

Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support 


Alternative Method–

➡️ Download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click > macOS 13 Ventura.


Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app now found in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.

Please see > How to download macOS - Apple Support.


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Jan 24, 2024 1:40 PM in response to gpotts2016

❗️Do NOT upgrade

…until you have made a Time Machine or other backup of your startup drive.

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine


❗️– IMPORTANT – 

None of your old 32-bit apps will work in macOS Catalina or newer, including MS Office, Adobe Photoshop and many other older apps and drivers. This will require that you find 64-bit updates and/or replacement titles.

32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support


Use the free utility Go64 to check the 64-bit compatibility of your currently installed apps:

https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


✅ Check the compatibility of your Mac hardware with newer versions of macOS software:

➡️ macOS 10.14 Mojave is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 10.15 Catalina is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 11 Big Sur is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 12 Monterey is compatible with the Macs listed here

➡️ macOS 13 Ventura is compatible with the Macs listed here


If your Mac is compatible with the OS upgrade, then this:

Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support 


Alternative Method–

➡️ Download the macOS upgrade installer app:

Click > macOS 13 Ventura.


Once downloaded, double-click the “Install macOS…” app now found in the Applications folder to begin the upgrade.

Please see > How to download macOS - Apple Support.


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