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I'm on Sierra 10.12.6. When I check for updates, it says that my software is up to date. How do I update?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 8:26 PM

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Niel

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Dec 16, 2020 8:29 PM in response to JBS

Back up your data, check your applications for compatibility, and depending on which MacBook Pro model you have, download High Sierra, Catalina, or Big Sur through the links provided.

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shaf_w

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Jan 28, 2021 6:45 AM in response to Niel

Hi Neil

I followed this thread and installed Catalina 10.15.7, but I realized that I have a lot of 32 bit stand alone apps ( Microsoft apps and not a fan of subscription based programs) that I used and my timeline external hdd is in HFS format.

I have restored my previous OS - MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012 ) using timeline.

I do need to upgrade my MacOS to install latest Lightroom and other softwares. What do you suggest?

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JBS Author

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Dec 16, 2020 8:30 PM in response to Niel

I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012)

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Niel

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Dec 16, 2020 8:32 PM in response to JBS

Use the Catalina one.

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JBS Author

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Dec 16, 2020 8:35 PM in response to Niel

Catalina is not a choice. No choices (versions) are showing as available. It says I'm up to date even though there are multiple later versions available.

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Niel

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Dec 16, 2020 8:37 PM in response to JBS

Click on Catalina above.

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