I want to update my Mac osx Version 10.5.8 so it is compatible with iphone 5 and ipad 3
How to update 10.5.8 operating system
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
How to update 10.5.8 operating system
iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.8)
Hi Geoffrey,
We need more info about your Mac to see if it will even be capable,
So we know more about it...
At the Apple Icon at top left>About this Mac, then click on More Info, then click on Hardware> and report this upto but not including the Serial#...
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 4 MB
Memory: 6 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM71.007A.B03
SMC Version (system): 1.21f4
Thanks for your help
Differences from Hardware Overview you have sent me are -
Model Identifier iMac 6,1
Processor speed 2.16 GHz
Memory 2GB
Bus speed 667Mhz
Boot ROM Version IM61.0093.B07
SMC Version (system) 1.10f2
Thanks
Geoff
The iMac6,1 is compatible with Mac OSes up to Lion, so purchase Snow Leopard and then Lion (you have to phone Apple to buy Lion if you want to, they'll give you a download code for the App Store). SL can be bought from Amazon, eBay and the Apple Store (I think?).
Good advice from edex67, just to add...
then you must get 10.6 if they still have it, install it & update to 10.6.8 so you have the App Store to buy & download the huge 10.8 Installer.
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
* Mac computer with an Intel processor
* 1GB of memory (I say 4GB at least, more if you can afford it)
* 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
* DVD drive for installation
* Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
* Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
Which apps work with Mac OS X 10.6?...
http://snowleopard.wikidot.com/
It's been pulled from the online store & Apple Stores, so you have to call Apple to buy it, last I heard.
Buy Snow Leopard > http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC573/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard
Call Apple Sales...in the US: 1-800-MY-APPLE. Or Support... 1-800-275-2273
Other countries...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
I highly recommend mre AM though, yours can use 3 GB, but 4GB can be installed for a very slight spped increase...
http://eshop.macsales.com/MyOWC/Upgrades.cfm?sort=pop&model=257&type=Memory
It is a pretty simple process. You can get it to Mavericks which I prefer or Yosemite, but, it does require some tools.
I suggest this website:
http://oemden.com/sixty-four-on-thirty-two-sfott/privatetes
SFOTT is a great tool for upgrading your Mac. iMac seem to be the most versatile when using this program. I know this program works first hand, because I used it on an Older MacBook Pro.
I want to update my Mac osx Version 10.5.8 so it is compatible with iphone 5 and ipad 3