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I am going to the system preferences but there is no software updates, help me please

how can upgrade my mac up to date? but in one of the steps said go to the system preferences then I am going to the system preferences but there is no software updates

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 12:38 PM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2020 1:31 PM

There are no more updates for Sierra 10.12.6. :)


If you want to Upgrade...


See if you can upgrade to 10.13, 10.14, or 10.15, see sys requirements...


https://support.apple.com/kb/sp765?locale=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12


https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777?locale=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12



macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • 4GB of memory
  • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210190


https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?ls=1&mt=12


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support


And caution on 10.15, to see which Apps will no longer work in 10.15 get Go64...


https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/

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Jun 18, 2020 1:31 PM in response to meer997

There are no more updates for Sierra 10.12.6. :)


If you want to Upgrade...


See if you can upgrade to 10.13, 10.14, or 10.15, see sys requirements...


https://support.apple.com/kb/sp765?locale=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12


https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777?locale=en_US

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12



macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • 4GB of memory
  • 12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Catalina:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210190


https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?ls=1&mt=12


How to upgrade to macOS Catalina – Apple Support


And caution on 10.15, to see which Apps will no longer work in 10.15 get Go64...


https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/

I am going to the system preferences but there is no software updates, help me please

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