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can't update passed Catalina

My Mac will not update passed Catalina. Is there a way to get the update outside of the system preference menu?

Posted on Jan 6, 2022 8:39 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2022 9:31 PM

akilahmas Said:

"can't update passed Catalina: My Mac will not update passed Catalina. Is there a way to get the update outside of the system preference menu?"

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Troubleshooting macOS Upgrade:


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:


then...

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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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 6, 2022 9:31 PM in response to akilahmas

akilahmas Said:

"can't update passed Catalina: My Mac will not update passed Catalina. Is there a way to get the update outside of the system preference menu?"

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Troubleshooting macOS Upgrade:


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:


then...

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.

can't update passed Catalina

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