i need to update the os x on my early 2009 iMac. Since my mac is unable to accept the os x sierra software update, where can i obtain the os x software / installer for El Capitan?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)
You can download El Capitan from the App Store: How to get macOS Sierra - Apple Support. This explains the process.
You can download El Capitan from the App Store: How to get macOS Sierra - Apple Support. This explains the process.
Upgrading to El Capitan
You can upgrade to El Capitan from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. El Capitan can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
To upgrade to El Capitan you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download El Capitan from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. El Capitan 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.
Macs that can be upgraded to OS X El Capitan
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.
where do i find os x el capitan to update my early 2009 iMac (which won't allow me to upgrade to os x sierra)?
