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I need to update my mac book. Please help me

I cannot update my macbook. I bought it in 2017. I didn't use it at all. Now I need to work with it, but I cannot download anything because it has own version. Please help me

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 3, 2023 7:08 PM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2023 7:23 PM

baoapple Said:

"I need to update my mac book. Please help me: I cannot update my macbook. I bought it in 2017. I didn't use it at all. Now I need to work with it, but I cannot download anything because it has own version. Please help me"

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Updating the macOS:


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:

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:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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Aug 3, 2023 7:23 PM in response to baoapple

baoapple Said:

"I need to update my mac book. Please help me: I cannot update my macbook. I bought it in 2017. I didn't use it at all. Now I need to work with it, but I cannot download anything because it has own version. Please help me"

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Updating the macOS:


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:

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:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

I need to update my mac book. Please help me

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