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Can not download High Sierra or newer versions

Hi.

I just updated my OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 to Mac OS Sierra 10.12 on my MacBook air (early 2014). Now I´m trying to dl High Sierra but when I click on the link above, that sends me to app store to dl it, the app store page is blank. I´m using Safari.

I have spent hours to try to google the problem but can´t seem to figure it out :(

Can you please help?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 12, 2021 7:06 PM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2021 1:49 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.


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.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence


Notation: Apple Servers have not been performing properly since Fri Dec 10, Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12. Do not know if the issue has been fix Mon Dec 13


Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020


Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021


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 & Monterey 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

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Dec 13, 2021 1:49 AM in response to Daybright

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.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence


Notation: Apple Servers have not been performing properly since Fri Dec 10, Sat Dec 11 and Sun Dec 12. Do not know if the issue has been fix Mon Dec 13


Tips Big Sir Upgrade Released Nov 2020


Tips Monterey Upgrade  Released Oct 25, 2021


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 & Monterey 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

Dec 13, 2021 4:21 AM in response to Daybright

Daybright wrote:

Ahhh I see. Thanks for the answer, maybe it'll work tomorrow 😊

Paste one of these into Safari's address bar…

macappstore://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?mt=12

macappstore://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-catalina/id1466841314?mt=12

macappstore://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12

macappstore://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-high-sierra/id1246284741?mt=12

Can not download High Sierra or newer versions

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