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What is the highest OS X upgrade (A1181, EMC 2200)

Hi I have an A1181 (EMC 2200) with 2gb RAM and 200gb HHD.

Currently I am running OS X 10.5.8 but want to upgrade.

Which OS X is the highest I can upgrade to?

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 2, 2016 11:31 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2016 11:50 AM

Hi _Alvin,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


Checking the model numer A1181, EMC 2200 it sounds like you have a white MacBook (Late 2007).

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007) - Technical Specifications

Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Given that, your MacBook supports up to Mac OS X 10.7.5, Lion.

OS X Lion - Technical Specifications

General requirements

  • Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
  • 2GB of memory
  • OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
  • 7GB of available space

Note it requires you have OS X v10.6.6 already installed.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple


Checking OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion requirements,

OS X Mountain Lion system requirements - Apple Support

MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

That's not supported.


So you will want to get, install and update Snow Leopard then upgrade to Lion.


Best regards.

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Mar 4, 2016 11:50 AM in response to _Alvin

Hi _Alvin,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


Checking the model numer A1181, EMC 2200 it sounds like you have a white MacBook (Late 2007).

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2007) - Technical Specifications

Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo

Given that, your MacBook supports up to Mac OS X 10.7.5, Lion.

OS X Lion - Technical Specifications

General requirements

  • Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or Xeon processor
  • 2GB of memory
  • OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
  • 7GB of available space

Note it requires you have OS X v10.6.6 already installed.

Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard - Apple


Checking OS X 10.8, Mountain Lion requirements,

OS X Mountain Lion system requirements - Apple Support

MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)

That's not supported.


So you will want to get, install and update Snow Leopard then upgrade to Lion.


Best regards.

What is the highest OS X upgrade (A1181, EMC 2200)

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