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Can not update MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012 - i5 Intel) from 10.13.6 to 10.15

I have been trying upgrade my wife's MacBook Pro from 10.13.6 to 10.15 and can not get this done. The Software Update, just keeps presenting High Sierra which is already installed. I have booted in to Safe Boot mode and am continuing to sort it out. From the compatibility charts I have found this device should be good to go to 10.15. Is that not the case?


Any help is appreciated.


Thanks.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jun 17, 2021 12:04 PM

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Posted on Jun 17, 2021 12:09 PM

Hello, sigep174.


How to Upgrade to  macOS Catalina:


❗️- Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


📚 - Learn how to upgrade to macOS Catalina:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


⚠️ - Starting with Catalina, 32-bit apps will no longer work.

Get the free Go64 utility to check compatibility of your apps.


❓- Does your Mac qualify to run macOS Catalina 10.15?

That depends on the age of your Mac. Check the requirements here:

macOS Catalina - Tech Specs - Apple Support

OR here:

Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model


✅ - Download the macOS Catalina upgrade installer here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?ls=1&mt=12

(Don’t use FireFox for this link)

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Jun 17, 2021 12:09 PM in response to sigep174

Hello, sigep174.


How to Upgrade to  macOS Catalina:


❗️- Backup your data. (You’ve been warned.)

Learn How to Back up your Mac with Time Machine:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250


📚 - Learn how to upgrade to macOS Catalina:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


⚠️ - Starting with Catalina, 32-bit apps will no longer work.

Get the free Go64 utility to check compatibility of your apps.


❓- Does your Mac qualify to run macOS Catalina 10.15?

That depends on the age of your Mac. Check the requirements here:

macOS Catalina - Tech Specs - Apple Support

OR here:

Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model


✅ - Download the macOS Catalina upgrade installer here:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?ls=1&mt=12

(Don’t use FireFox for this link)

Can not update MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012 - i5 Intel) from 10.13.6 to 10.15

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