SirJeremiahTheGreat
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Q: Is there a way I can download the latest version of OS-X on the first generation macbook?

I have a first gen white macbook.

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Posted on Sep 10, 2016 5:51 PM

by Niel,Apple recommended
Niel Niel
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A:

The original MacBooks can’t be upgraded past 10.6.8.

 

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Posted on Sep 10, 2016 5:54 PM

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Q: Is there a way I can download the latest version of OS-X on the first generation macbook?

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  • by stedman1,

    stedman1 stedman1 Sep 10, 2016 5:54 PM in response to SirJeremiahTheGreat
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    Sep 10, 2016 5:54 PM in response to SirJeremiahTheGreat

    Sorry, no.

  • by Niel,Apple recommended

    Niel Niel Sep 10, 2016 5:54 PM in response to SirJeremiahTheGreat
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    Sep 10, 2016 5:54 PM in response to SirJeremiahTheGreat

    The original MacBooks can’t be upgraded past 10.6.8.

     

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  • by Limnos,

    Limnos Limnos Sep 14, 2016 6:48 AM in response to SirJeremiahTheGreat
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    Sep 14, 2016 6:48 AM in response to SirJeremiahTheGreat

    I don't know if people are discriminating between downloading (your question) and installing.  I know you cannot install but I suspect you cannot even download since the Mac App Store app will only offer system items you can actually install on the computer.  I know I would be interested in downloading Sierra for possible future use but my computer won't actually install Sierra.  I just tried downloading the beta version and it did at least add it to my purchased items list so theoretically if I do have a computer a few years down the road that could install it but Apple has removed it from its downloads I should be able to get it.