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How can I update my mac from 10.6.8 to the latest version?

I have a older MAC and want to update it to the most current OS that Apple has but the automatic download section says there are no updates. How do I update my OS?


Thanks for your help.

Posted on Feb 18, 2018 1:57 PM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2018 2:49 PM

The latest version of OS X is 10.13 High Sierra, but in order to get this, you need to first upgrade to OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Check if your mac can get El Capitan at this page:

OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications

If you can get it, download it from here.

Then, if your mac can run High Sierra (check macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications),

follow the instructions on this web page:

Upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Official Apple Support

Hope this helps!

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Feb 20, 2018 2:49 PM in response to cgriffan

The latest version of OS X is 10.13 High Sierra, but in order to get this, you need to first upgrade to OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Check if your mac can get El Capitan at this page:

OS X El Capitan - Technical Specifications

If you can get it, download it from here.

Then, if your mac can run High Sierra (check macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications),

follow the instructions on this web page:

Upgrade to macOS High Sierra - Official Apple Support

Hope this helps!

How can I update my mac from 10.6.8 to the latest version?

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