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So I have an Early 2013 Macbook Pro 13" with a 2.6GHz i5, 8gb Ram and 256gb ssd. I'm currently running 10.9.5 and it's really stable, however it's getting a bit out of date. I want to update but I'm afraid there will be problem after I update. Should I update straight to Mac Os Sierra, Osx El Capitan, or just stay on Maverick?
MacBook, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)
I did this upgrade from Mavericks to Sierra because one of my apps would no longer work on Mavericks. Now I can't access my email from Hostgator and it won't install properly in the mail app. I also keep getting a strange login keychain message popup with a bunch of numbers. On top of all that, I can't login to icloud.
This upgrade is a massive mess. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
This is an old post only indirectly related to your problem.
In addition, your issues is with Sierra, but you posted in the Mavericks forum.
I suggest you go over to the Sierra forum, and start a new post, describing each issue you would like help with.
I was running Mavericks on my 2013 27"iMac and upgraded to El Capitan because I had it on a previous system. I didn't want to do it, but Mavericks was starting to lag and there are newer features that I appreciate with the upgrade.
I have a 2015 MBP 15" and had been running El Capitan and although I like Mavericks dock, there are other features that far outweigh the visual pleasure of the dock. I got over it. Good Luck.
amy
Your only choice at this point is to update to Sierra. I would recommend that you consider doing this as being on the most current software is going to ensure that you have fewer compatibility issues and that you have the most current security updates.
Best of luck,
GB
If you do not have a compelling need today, then consider making a backup (2 with 2 backup utilities would be safer), then create a 30-50GB partition, and install Sierra on the test partition.
This will do 2 things, it will let you test Sierra without committing to Sierra, and it will put Sierra in your App Store -> Purchases tab, so you will be able to download it again even after Apple releases the next major macOS upgrade.
You should always do at least one download and "Quit" whenever Apple releases a new major macOS. If you had done that in the past, you could be choosing between Yosemite, El Capitan or Sierra, and not just staying with Mavericks or upgrade to Sierra. You can delete the installer in the Applications folder after it is downloaded to save space.
Check to make sure your applications are compatible.
Applications Compatibility (2)
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.
You should update to Sierra. But, back up, if you have a time machine drive, perfect. Make sure your files are backed up and update!
Should I update to Mac Os Sierra from Mavericks?
