How to upgrade macOS on MacBook Pro

how do I upgrade from Monterey 12.7.6 on MacBook Pro 16in. 2021?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Dec 11, 2025 6:04 AM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2025 6:12 AM

❗️ IMPORTANTBackup your data before proceeding. (You’ve been warned.)

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


✅ - Click on Apple menu  > System Settings… > Software Update.


If your Mac does not offer an OS upgrade in System Settings…

download the macOS 13 Ventura installer from the App Store

download the macOS 14 Sonoma installer from the App Store

download the macOS 15 Sequoia installer from the App Store.


How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


The download will place the "Install macOS ..." app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 





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Dec 11, 2025 6:12 AM in response to bbpotomac

❗️ IMPORTANTBackup your data before proceeding. (You’ve been warned.)

Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support


✅ - Click on Apple menu  > System Settings… > Software Update.


If your Mac does not offer an OS upgrade in System Settings…

download the macOS 13 Ventura installer from the App Store

download the macOS 14 Sonoma installer from the App Store

download the macOS 15 Sequoia installer from the App Store.


How to download and install macOS - Apple Support


The download will place the "Install macOS ..." app in the Applications folder. Double-click the installer to begin the upgrade process. 





How to upgrade macOS on MacBook Pro

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