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why is the catalina update only available for certain Mac computers

How come I cannot update to Catalina on my computer?


Posted on Aug 29, 2020 10:41 AM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2020 10:51 AM

This is the official list of hardware which is required to run OSX Catalina.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210222


Is your Mac listed but wont update?

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Aug 29, 2020 10:51 AM in response to the1kenmack

Your hardware is not able to work with Mojave or Catalina. It is obsolete. If you wish to run Catalina and later, then you need a new or newer computer.


Note: Apple is introducing their new Apple Silicon processor that will replace the Intel processors currently used. Gradually, these yet to be released new models will replace the Intel powered models. It may be worth your while to wait until they are introduced.


why is the catalina update only available for certain Mac computers

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