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my Mac book dos not what to update it docent give me the option to update

im trying to update my Mac book air and its not working


Posted on Mar 13, 2021 10:56 PM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2021 3:46 AM

The term Update means update Within the Same Versions of macOS as is Already Installed = Catalina 10.15.6 to Catalina 10.15.7. Now upGrade is moving from Catalina 10.15.7 to Big Sur 11.2.3.


Which of the two is being attempted ?


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur and if the Computer Qualifies for the upGrade


Tip How to Upgrade to Big Sur - suggest reading Before upgrading.


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Mar 14, 2021 3:46 AM in response to mangos2121

The term Update means update Within the Same Versions of macOS as is Already Installed = Catalina 10.15.6 to Catalina 10.15.7. Now upGrade is moving from Catalina 10.15.7 to Big Sur 11.2.3.


Which of the two is being attempted ?


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur and if the Computer Qualifies for the upGrade


Tip How to Upgrade to Big Sur - suggest reading Before upgrading.


my Mac book dos not what to update it docent give me the option to update

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