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does my macbook pro (retina 15inch mid 15) support this

does my macbook pro (retina 15inch mid 15) support this

MacBook Pro 15″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Jun 18, 2021 1:38 AM

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Posted on Jun 18, 2021 2:03 AM

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - If you computer is listed - Yes Big Sur is possible. If NO - follow directions below at Bottom of this reply

How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur

Tips How to Upgrade to Big Sur 


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. Make sure to use Only Safari to commence the download as Other may not work


Make a Time Machine Backup Before attempting. Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina and Big Sur Only support 64 bit and there is not workaround.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation.

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Jun 18, 2021 2:03 AM in response to smartprabin

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - If you computer is listed - Yes Big Sur is possible. If NO - follow directions below at Bottom of this reply

How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur

Tips How to Upgrade to Big Sur 


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. Make sure to use Only Safari to commence the download as Other may not work


Make a Time Machine Backup Before attempting. Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina and Big Sur Only support 64 bit and there is not workaround.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation.

does my macbook pro (retina 15inch mid 15) support this

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