How can I upgrade from macOS Catalina 10.15 to 12 or more

My MacBook is using MacOS Catalina 10.15 but I cannot download WhatsApp or Facebook because the system requires macOS 12 and above. how can I upgrade from Catalina 10.15 to mac0S 12?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 26, 2026 4:48 AM

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Posted on Jun 26, 2026 5:34 AM

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. 


Find out which macOS your Mac is using - Apple Support (CA)


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 Qualifies to run.


macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers


Always make a Time Machine Backup  before doing any upDates / upGrades 


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Jun 26, 2026 5:34 AM in response to akanamiboro

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. 


Find out which macOS your Mac is using - Apple Support (CA)


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 Qualifies to run.


macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers


Always make a Time Machine Backup  before doing any upDates / upGrades 


How can I upgrade from macOS Catalina 10.15 to 12 or more

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