Old Macbook and OS update trouble
I see that my Macbook needs to update my OS, which is High Sierra 10 13 6.
How do I update it?
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I see that my Macbook needs to update my OS, which is High Sierra 10 13 6.
How do I update it?
UpGrade is moving from Current Version installed on the computer to a Newer Qualifying Version of macOS
The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install.
Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
Does this computer appear as Listed and qualifying for an upGrade to a newer version of macOS ?
With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.
Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.
If Yes, suggest having at least 50 GB of Empty Space on the drive.
It will allow the Full Version ( about 12.xx GB ) to download, then expand and then commence to install.
If there is Third Party Security Software installed - remove it.
It will interfere with both the download and installation process.
The below links will help identify which version of macOS this computer may Qualify to run.
macOS Sequoia compatible Computers
macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers
Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura
Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade
macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements
macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements
Always make a Time Machine Backup before doing any upDates / upGrades
Suelaptop24 wrote:
Thank you. It sounds complicated with the space and then a back -up.
My Mac Book is a 2011.
This computer has had a long life ( 2011 in 2024 = 13 years old )
To run a newer version of macOS ?
This machine has reached the highest it can run, macOS 10.13 High Sierra released in 2007
Shop for a New or newer Apple Computer
Explore the Apple Trade-In Process where the Value of the exiting device could be used against the cost of a new Apple Computer.
Notation - Some devices and depending on the computers age may have little to no value at Trade In time.
But at least the device will not arrive to the Land Fill Site and be recycled in a responsible way by Apple
Or Shop Refurbished Apple computers at an Apple Reduced Cost
Have used both previously and have been satisfied each time.
Thank you. It sounds complicated with the space and then a back -up.
My Mac Book is a 2011.
Old Macbook and OS update trouble