How do I download OS X 10.10.0 from OS X 10.6.8. I have a 2011 MacBook Air.

I am trying to download OS X Yosemite from my current software (OS X 10.6.8) but it is saying that in order to download 10.10.5, I need to download 10.10.0 but I cant seem to find it.

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 6:06 PM

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Feb 6, 2017 6:18 AM in response to coraldelmar

coraldelmar wrote:


i need yosemite 10.10.0 to my macboookpro 2009 and i dont find, what i am do in this case

If you ever downloaded Yosemite before, then look for it in the Applications -> App Store -> Purchased tab


If you never downloaded Yosemite before, make a Genius Bar appointment at your local Apple store, explain why you need Yosemite and ask them to install it for you.


Or get the Sierra if your Mac supports Sierra, and if your Mac does not Sierra, get El Capitan

<https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886>


The final option is expensive, and NOT recommended. A paid Apple Developer account has access to older versions of the operating system for product testing purposes. The cost of a paid Apple Developer account is a lot more than the cost a free upgrade, and may applications.


In the future, suggest you always download a copy of new major releases, and "Quit" when the installer starts. This will make a copy of that version available in your App Store -> Purchases tab, giving your an option for a future upgrade you may not be ready for today.

Feb 6, 2017 8:27 AM in response to coraldelmar

Check to make sure your applications are compatible. PowerPC applications are no longer supported after 10.6.


Application Compatibility


Applications Compatibility (2)


El Capitan 10.11 Compatibility information


macOS Sierra 10.12: Compatible Apps


Also check to make sure there is a compatible driver for your printer.


Do a backup before installing, preferable 2 backups on 2 different drives.

Sep 16, 2015 6:12 PM in response to jc_boyer

Upgrading to Yosemite


You can upgrade to Yosemite from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Yosemite can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.


Upgrading to Yosemite


To upgrade to Yosemite you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Yosemite from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Yosemite is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.


OS X Mavericks/Yosemite- System Requirements


Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Yosemite


1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later

2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later

3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later

5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later

7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later


To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.


Are my applications compatible?


See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

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