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How to upgrade macOS on my iMac 12,1 to macOS 10.15 or Above?

How do I upgrade my Mac12,1 with os 10.13 to 10.15 or higher? Do I add more memory? Memory is 8GB. Intel Core 15 is processor.


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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 31, 2024 10:12 AM

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Posted on Oct 31, 2024 10:16 AM

You can't. macOS 10.13 High Sierra is the last version of macOS your mid-2011 iMac can run.


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