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Why can't I upgrade my iMac to Catalina? The option does not show up in my System Preferences, which says my software is up to date. I am running Mojave 10.14.6. My iMac is from late 2013.

Why can't I upgrade my iMac to Catalina? The option does not show up in my System Preferences, which says my software is up to date. I am running Mojave 10.14.6. My iMac is from late 2013,

iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Dec 21, 2019 4:59 PM

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Dec 21, 2019 5:24 PM in response to jerryfromdenton

Thats interesting, I would advice you to try the step dialabrain gave you first.


And try again,


If that does not work

You can use internet recovery to install Catalina


This will not delete your files, but a backup is allways recomended whenever you do any large changes with your mac.

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


How to reinstall macOS from macOS Recovery - Apple Support

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Why can't I upgrade my iMac to Catalina? The option does not show up in my System Preferences, which says my software is up to date. I am running Mojave 10.14.6. My iMac is from late 2013.

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