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I have an older version of macOS; el capitan and I can not download a new version of MacOS Monterey to upgrade

how do you download MacOS Monterey when using an iMac that is on OS X el capitan. it takes me to an Apple support website and says to use the Get button or the iCloud button to download, but neither are available?



Posted on Feb 18, 2022 5:46 PM

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Posted on Feb 22, 2022 11:52 AM

If you are running El Capitan, try going first to 10.15.7 Catalina and then update to Monterey.


Try using How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support for Catalina

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I have an older version of macOS; el capitan and I can not download a new version of MacOS Monterey to upgrade

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