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Why can't I download Big Sur on my Imac2013


iMac 21″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 10, 2021 4:20 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2021 4:23 PM

Only mid-2014 and later iMacs can be upgraded to Big Sur. See: macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

A late-2012 through late-2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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May 10, 2021 4:23 PM in response to chrisbenz23

Only mid-2014 and later iMacs can be upgraded to Big Sur. See: macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support

A late-2012 through late-2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later version. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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