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13'' 2017 MacBook Pro behind on MacOS updates

I have a 13'' 2017 MacBook Pro that is currently behind on updates and I haven't been able to get it caught up. Currently it is on MacOS High Sierra 10.13.6 and when I try to update to Mojave 10.14.1, it says 10.14 is required. No matter where I look, however, there is no simple 10.14, just the 10.14.1. I need help getting the software updates caught up. May I please have a link to the appropriate download or a step-by-step solution? I'm losing access to important apps because of this hold-up. Thanks!


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Aug 11, 2021 10:34 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2021 10:44 AM

You've been trying a combo update which requires 10.14.x


macOS Mojave 10.14.6 - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later

2GB of memory

12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac Pro (2017)

Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


Don't use FireFox for these links…

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12


If you get a corrupted message...

it is not damaged, it's just that you have an old copy already in Applications, there are 2 cures...


Disconnect from the Internet & set the Date back to 2014, then you can run the Install MacsOS High Sierra App in Applications, so expired Certificates are not expired.


Or... trash the Install MacsOS High Sierra.app in Applications, empty trash & restart, then a new copy of a more recent version can be downloaded…

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Aug 11, 2021 10:44 AM in response to ThatCat101

You've been trying a combo update which requires 10.14.x


macOS Mojave 10.14.6 - Technical Specifications


General Requirements

OS X 10.8 or later

2GB of memory

12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later)*

Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.

Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Mojave:

MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)

Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac (Late 2012 or newer)

iMac Pro (2017)

Mac Pro (Late 2013; Mid 2010 and Mid 2012 models with recommended Metal-capable graphics cards)


Don't use FireFox for these links…

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/macos-mojave/id1398502828?mt=12


If you get a corrupted message...

it is not damaged, it's just that you have an old copy already in Applications, there are 2 cures...


Disconnect from the Internet & set the Date back to 2014, then you can run the Install MacsOS High Sierra App in Applications, so expired Certificates are not expired.


Or... trash the Install MacsOS High Sierra.app in Applications, empty trash & restart, then a new copy of a more recent version can be downloaded…

Aug 11, 2021 10:45 AM in response to ThatCat101

In order to upgrade your mac to macOS Mojave you have to download and then install the full macOS Mojave

installer app.


The 10.14.1 disk image you downloaded probably from Apple Support Downloads is an update for macOS Mojave

you need to be running an older version of Mojave before that will install.

The next thing you need to know is that macOS Mojave version 10.14 no longer exists.

Apple removes all previous full installers from the App Store when a newer one is released.

The last full installer version for Mojave released was version 10.14.6 and this is what you need

in order to install a full working version of macOS Mojave.


Here is how to get it.

Open Safari and click on this link, 

How to get old versions of macOS – Apple Support

Go to the Download OS section and click on macOS Mojave.

This redirects you to the App Store Mojave download page

it should say Get or Download.

Install macOS Mojave.app will be downloaded to your Applications folder,

the installer may launch automatically if not double-click to start the installation.


Before upgrading make a full back up of your Mac.


Check that third party apps you use have updates available for the new OS.

https://roaringapps.com

Check that your printers/ scanners etc have updated drivers and software available for the new OS.


Connect your mac to your router via cable rather than rely on WiFi.

Do not use your mac while it is downloading

and do not use any other devices that share the same internet connection.


If the App Store says ‘Open’ then it is detecting a previous download of the install app

go to the Applications folder locate Install macOSMojave.app.

Move it to the Trash, empty the Trash.

Restart, click on the link again, the App Store should say ‘Get' or 'Download'.

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