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How can I upgrade my OS X to another software

I have an old MacBook Pro from 2010 can it be updated to a newer software if it was rebooted from the beginning?

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jun 22, 2020 9:46 AM

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Posted on Jun 22, 2020 9:52 AM

2010 is limited by its hardware to High Sierra



macOS 10.13 High Sierra - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP765?locale=en_US


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?ls=1&mt=12


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208969



MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)

Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)

iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


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Jun 22, 2020 9:52 AM in response to pmedina230

2010 is limited by its hardware to High Sierra



macOS 10.13 High Sierra - Technical Specifications:

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP765?locale=en_US


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?ls=1&mt=12


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208969



MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)

Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)

iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


How can I upgrade my OS X to another software

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