macOS Sequoia installation error on 2017 MacBook Pro

2017 mac book pro wont upgrade to sequioa - prompt says " cant upgrade to a macintosh HD"?

Have sufficient space however the it simply installs until the end then the prompt of cant upgrade to a macintosh HD. What steps are recommened. Thxs in advance.



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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 4:41 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2025 4:53 PM

"macOS Sequoia installation error on 2017 MacBook Pro: 2017 mac book pro wont upgrade to sequioa - prompt says ' cant upgrade to a Macintosh HD'? Have sufficient space however the it simply installs until the end then the prompt of cant upgrade to a macintosh HD. What steps are recommened. Thxs in advance."

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Installing macOS Sequoia on a 2017 MBP:

You Can't. Your device is incompatible with Sequoia. This is because it does not meet the hardware requirements. See here: macOS Sequoia is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

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Jan 29, 2025 4:53 PM in response to MacBookProUpgradeIssues

"macOS Sequoia installation error on 2017 MacBook Pro: 2017 mac book pro wont upgrade to sequioa - prompt says ' cant upgrade to a Macintosh HD'? Have sufficient space however the it simply installs until the end then the prompt of cant upgrade to a macintosh HD. What steps are recommened. Thxs in advance."

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Installing macOS Sequoia on a 2017 MBP:

You Can't. Your device is incompatible with Sequoia. This is because it does not meet the hardware requirements. See here: macOS Sequoia is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

Jan 29, 2025 5:22 PM in response to MacBookProUpgradeIssues

"macOS Sequoia installation error on 2017 MacBook Pro: Thxs - why does the computer keep requesting this update? Also, I can no longer access one-drive as it says an upgrade from Mojave is required? Thxs for your quick response."

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Where to you see this request?

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Select: System Settings...
  3. Select: General...
  4. Select: Software Update
  5. See what comes up

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