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I need to update my mac how do i do this when it says no updates available? I have the mac book air 11 inch early 2015 and currently running at version 10.11.6 thank you

I need to update my mac how do i do this when it says no updates available? I have the mac book air 11 inch early 2015 and currently running at version 10.11.6 thank you

MacBook Air 11″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 6:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 8:24 AM

The highest macOS you can go to is monterey, which is the latest macOS. The link to download is below:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12


Read what P. Phillips says in order to upgrade to monterey successfully:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253546143?answerId=256640125022#256640125022


There are other versions to download too. There will be links to download the other macOS versions you want below.

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Make sure you backup your files with time machine, or some other way.


If you have some cleaning apps or some antivirus, Delete them. They tend to not let people upgrade their macOS.


Make sure you have enough space to upgrade your macOS. Not only that, Make sure you leave some extra free space too, Because you will not be able to upgrade your macOS successfully.


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Jan 9, 2022 8:24 AM in response to Amy_CC

The highest macOS you can go to is monterey, which is the latest macOS. The link to download is below:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12


Read what P. Phillips says in order to upgrade to monterey successfully:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253546143?answerId=256640125022#256640125022


There are other versions to download too. There will be links to download the other macOS versions you want below.

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Make sure you backup your files with time machine, or some other way.


If you have some cleaning apps or some antivirus, Delete them. They tend to not let people upgrade their macOS.


Make sure you have enough space to upgrade your macOS. Not only that, Make sure you leave some extra free space too, Because you will not be able to upgrade your macOS successfully.


Jan 9, 2022 8:50 AM in response to Amy_CC

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

I need to update my mac how do i do this when it says no updates available? I have the mac book air 11 inch early 2015 and currently running at version 10.11.6 thank you

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