Hello all,
I have a MacBook Air (M1 2020) and am still on OS Monterey 12.7. Can I go straight from this to Sequoia? There is an update pending 12.7.6 that I haven't installed yet but I'm not sure if this will even be supported now as I think Monterey is obsolete? Thanks in advance for any advice.
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Yes I upgraded our 2018 Intel and 2020 M1 Mac mini's from Monterey straight to Sequoia without any issues.
Yes I upgraded our 2018 Intel and 2020 M1 Mac mini's from Monterey straight to Sequoia without any issues.
Just to add from previous posting
Suggest having at least 50 GB of Empty Space or more, on the drive.
It will allow the Full Version ( about 14.54 GB ) to 1- download, then 2 - expand and then 3 - commence to install.
You will require and active and working Internet Connection during the Installation process
It may need to Call back to the Apple Servers for possible Firmware Update
If there is Third Party Security Software installed - remove it.
It will interfere with both the download and installation process.
Always make a Time Machine Backup before doing any upDates / upGrades
I went from Monterey to Sequoia on one of my Macs and no issues.
Thanks PRP_53, for taking the time to reply. I have 140GB free. I really only use the Mac for text, surfing and keeping photos, so it's not app heavy. I have poor internet here so will take on board your advice and go to a better-placed friend's house to do the upgrade.
Thanks PRP_53, for taking the time to reply. I have 140GB free. I really only use the Mac for text, surfing and keeping photos, so it's not app heavy. I have poor internet here so will take on board your advice and go to a better-placed friend's house to do the upgrade.
Thanks Strontium90 for taking the time to reply, especially about allowing time to adjust to the update. I was just a little anxious suddenly about not having any more security updates with Monterey. I did look for the OS I missed out on - Ventura, Sonoma - but I can't see them.
You are welcome @ brightappel
Do come back to the Apple Support Communities ( ASC ) in the future if additional questions may arise.
As for macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma >> not seeing them on the Apple Apps Store
They are there, you just need to access them via the Link below 👍
How to get old versions of macOS
Yes. Monterey is now an "unsupported" OS in that Apple will no longer release updates for it.
And yes, you can go direct to Sequoia. Please follow the usual precautions.
• Have a backup
• Review your apps for compatibility
• Update apps before updating the OS if needed
• Plan time to adjust to the new OS
• If workflow will be impacted, defer the update until workflow allows
Be smart. Plan your upgrade. There is no award for being the first to install.
Can I upgrade directly from macOS Monterey to macOS Sequoia?
