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My MAC won't update past High Sierra It is a 13" Pro Mid 2012.

What do I need to do to get my MAC on the latest IOS?


Posted on Jul 18, 2022 11:54 PM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2022 11:58 PM

BeccaMo70 Sad:

"My MAC won't update past High Sierra It is a 13" Pro Mid 2012."

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About Updating a Mac:

Looking to upgrade to macOS Monterey?


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:

II. 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:

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 18, 2022 11:58 PM in response to BeccaMo70

BeccaMo70 Sad:

"My MAC won't update past High Sierra It is a 13" Pro Mid 2012."

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About Updating a Mac:

Looking to upgrade to macOS Monterey?


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:

II. 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:

Jul 19, 2022 3:49 AM in response to BeccaMo70

iOS is for iDevice like iPhones or iPads


macOS is for Apple Computers.


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.


macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements Catalina macOS 10.15 may be the Last newer version of macOS this computer Qualifies to run.


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements


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 require an update or upGrades to 64 Bit Version

My MAC won't update past High Sierra It is a 13" Pro Mid 2012.

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