How to upgrade macOS from Ventura to Tahoe

how do i upgrade from ventura to tahoe

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Feb 19, 2026 10:57 AM

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Feb 19, 2026 11:02 PM in response to cgardnp

Re: “how do i upgrade from ventura to tahoe”


If your MacBook Air has an Apple Silicon (M-series) processor, back it up, then upgrade using Software Update. All Apple Silicon MacBook Airs to date can run Tahoe.


If your MacBook Air has an Intel processor, you cannot upgrade it to Tahoe. Even the final Intel-based MacBook Air did not make the cut.


A 2018 or 2019 MacBook Air can be upgraded from Ventura to Sonoma, and an Intel-based 2020 MacBook Air can be upgraded from Ventura to Sonoma or Sequoia. For these upgrades, you can back up your Mac, then search for “macOS Sonoma” or “macOS Sequoia” in the App Store.

How to upgrade macOS from Ventura to Tahoe

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