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how do I update my Mac book pro

I need help with updating my Mac book pro


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Oct 6, 2021 2:09 PM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2021 2:41 PM

There are a few links from Apple Support to suggest how to do this

varies, depending on what level newer macOS yours can support..


One such shows several old or older macOS versions; you need

know what your Mac is, its age; and IF the hardware can upgrade.


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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


The details on how to check Compatibility are linked in above page.

Good luck & happy trails!🌞

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Oct 6, 2021 2:41 PM in response to dodsonpatty123

There are a few links from Apple Support to suggest how to do this

varies, depending on what level newer macOS yours can support..


One such shows several old or older macOS versions; you need

know what your Mac is, its age; and IF the hardware can upgrade.


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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


The details on how to check Compatibility are linked in above page.

Good luck & happy trails!🌞

Oct 7, 2021 2:14 AM in response to dodsonpatty123

dodsonpatty123 wrote:

I need help with updating my Mac book pro

Updating is defined as updating an existing version of macOS. Example Catalina version 10.15.6 to Catalina 10.15.7


An upGrade is moving from example Catalina 10.15.7 to Big Sur 11.6


To achieve an upgrade >>>


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.


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


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina & Big Sur supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may required update or upGrades to 64 Bit Versions.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, 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

how do I update my Mac book pro

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