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MacOS 10.14 update not found

I am trying to update my MacBook Air to macOS 10.14 for other downloads that require this software version. I currently have High Sierra 10.13.6. It is a 2017 version, which should be compatible with this update, as I've seen on the web that it's compatible for MacBook Air year 2012 and later. No updates are found in System Preferences, and the only updates in the App Store are for 5 apps but are listed as "Incompatible Updates" (which I'm assuming are incompatible until I reach 10.14 or later).


I've restarted my Mac; I've signed in and out of the Apple store. I've searched in the terminal for new updates, but obtained the response "No new software available." I have 58.1 GB of storage available, which should be plenty enough, as I've seen it takes less than 5 GB of storage.


Please let me know what I can do or if my Mac is actually incompatible with this update - I need this update so that I can use certain software for my thesis.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 13, 2022 8:49 AM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2022 4:45 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


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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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 14, 2022 4:45 AM in response to thesiscoder

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

MacOS 10.14 update not found

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