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User profile for user: AnthonyCiampa
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Software upgrade issues

when I try to update to MacOS Big Sur I get this message "Update Not Found" The required version of MacOS is not available.

Posted on Nov 21, 2020 11:29 AM

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User profile for user: den.thed
den.thed
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Posted on Nov 21, 2020 1:31 PM

Sorry, but you will need a 2014 or later iMac to upgrade to Big Sur.

see > macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple


The following models are supported:

  • MacBook (2015 or later)
  • MacBook Air (2013 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
  • Mac mini (2014 or later)
  • iMac (2014 or later) <----------
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2013 or later)


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User profile for user: den.thed
den.thed
User level: Level 10
82,474 points

Nov 21, 2020 1:31 PM in response to AnthonyCiampa

Sorry, but you will need a 2014 or later iMac to upgrade to Big Sur.

see > macOS - How to Upgrade - Apple


The following models are supported:

  • MacBook (2015 or later)
  • MacBook Air (2013 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
  • Mac mini (2014 or later)
  • iMac (2014 or later) <----------
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2013 or later)


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