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update my mac 10.12 higher

how can i update i already tried going into app store and it says there are no updates available

Posted on Dec 14, 2021 9:10 PM

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Posted on Dec 14, 2021 9:16 PM

ChrisRuiz1 Said:

"update my mac 10.12 higher: how can i update i already tried going into app store and it says there are no updates available"

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Determining which Update(s) will Install:


I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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Dec 14, 2021 9:16 PM in response to ChrisRuiz1

ChrisRuiz1 Said:

"update my mac 10.12 higher: how can i update i already tried going into app store and it says there are no updates available"

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Determining which Update(s) will Install:


I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

I. Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

Dec 15, 2021 3:09 AM in response to ChrisRuiz1

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




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

update my mac 10.12 higher

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