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System requirement to download and install macOS Sierra 10.12

What is the system requirement to download and install macOS Sierra 10.12?

iMac 27″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 10:07 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 10:17 AM

Hello!


macOS Sierra and macOS High Sierra have the same requirements. They can both be found here: How to download macOS - Apple Support.


macOS Sierra - Technical Specifications

Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra:
MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications

Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:
MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


Jack

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Oct 17, 2022 10:17 AM in response to eston176

Hello!


macOS Sierra and macOS High Sierra have the same requirements. They can both be found here: How to download macOS - Apple Support.


macOS Sierra - Technical Specifications

Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra:
MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


macOS High Sierra - Technical Specifications

Mac Hardware Requirements
For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:
MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)


Jack

System requirement to download and install macOS Sierra 10.12

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