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OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6. Macbook Pro, Late 2013 doesn't show Big Sur update

How can I update my mac to Big Sur?

Posted on Feb 5, 2021 9:25 AM

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Posted on Feb 5, 2021 9:30 AM

Howdy,


See if you can download it from the App Store and install from there.


From How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur

Download macOS Big Sur

If you're using macOS Mojave or later, get macOS Big Sur via Software Update: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Or use this link to open the macOS Big Sur page on the App StoreGet macOS Big Sur. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.


ivan

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Feb 5, 2021 9:30 AM in response to chrispost20

Howdy,


See if you can download it from the App Store and install from there.


From How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur

Download macOS Big Sur

If you're using macOS Mojave or later, get macOS Big Sur via Software Update: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Or use this link to open the macOS Big Sur page on the App StoreGet macOS Big Sur. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.


ivan

OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6. Macbook Pro, Late 2013 doesn't show Big Sur update

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