Can I update my Early 2011 MacBook Pro to a newer macOS?

I have a MacBook Pro 13 Inch (Early 2011) and I cannot update my mac. It is running MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6. Apple community, please let me know if there is a way to update my Mac somehow.


Thank you!


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 27, 2024 9:21 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2024 9:26 AM

Sorry, no. 10.13.6 High Sierra is as far as that Mac can update. It lacks the hardware and CPU to run anything newer.


The very next macOS version, 10.14 Mojave requires a 2012 MacBook Pro or later.

click here ➜ macOS Mojave - Technical Specifications - Apple Support


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