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macbook pro software update

I have a macbook pro with Yosemite version 10.10.5 Can this software be updated to current? thanks

Posted on Sep 14, 2021 7:14 AM

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Posted on Sep 14, 2021 8:37 AM

Lyn9251 wrote:
macbook pro with Yosemite version 10.10.5
thanks. its a MacBook Pro Retina
13" late 2013
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5
4GB memory
1600 MHz DDR3


4GB of Memory may not be very satisfying if you are try to run the latest macOS

Verify tech specs on the new macOS


Late 2013 is capable of running Big Sur


App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?ls=1&mt=12



How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur w/tech specs

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201475


Tech specs—Big Sur

• MacBook (2015 or later)

• MacBook Air (2013 or later

MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)

• Mac mini (2014 or later)

• iMac (2014 or later)

• iMac Pro (2017 or later)

• Mac Pro (2013 or later)


https://support.apple.com/kb/sp833?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US



This is huge jump— stair stepping your way up is most likely if you are trying to go the whole way.

Get to High Sierra for the stable release, then you may have success going to Big Sur.


The older macOS  installer backups on this server: 

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.



Always have a reliable backup plan in place with your current back up—only in this way can you fall back if something goes side ways




hardware upgrades for late 2013—

OWC Memory Upgrades For Mac Pro (Late 2013 - 2019)

SSD Upgrades for 2013, 2014, and 2015 MacBook Pro - OWC


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Sep 14, 2021 8:37 AM in response to Lyn9251

Lyn9251 wrote:
macbook pro with Yosemite version 10.10.5
thanks. its a MacBook Pro Retina
13" late 2013
2.4 GHz Intel Core i5
4GB memory
1600 MHz DDR3


4GB of Memory may not be very satisfying if you are try to run the latest macOS

Verify tech specs on the new macOS


Late 2013 is capable of running Big Sur


App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/macos-big-sur/id1526878132?ls=1&mt=12



How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur w/tech specs

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201475


Tech specs—Big Sur

• MacBook (2015 or later)

• MacBook Air (2013 or later

MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)

• Mac mini (2014 or later)

• iMac (2014 or later)

• iMac Pro (2017 or later)

• Mac Pro (2013 or later)


https://support.apple.com/kb/sp833?locale=en_US&viewlocale=en_US



This is huge jump— stair stepping your way up is most likely if you are trying to go the whole way.

Get to High Sierra for the stable release, then you may have success going to Big Sur.


The older macOS  installer backups on this server: 

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.



Always have a reliable backup plan in place with your current back up—only in this way can you fall back if something goes side ways




hardware upgrades for late 2013—

OWC Memory Upgrades For Mac Pro (Late 2013 - 2019)

SSD Upgrades for 2013, 2014, and 2015 MacBook Pro - OWC


Sep 14, 2021 7:20 AM in response to Lyn9251

Lyn9251 wrote:

I have a macbook pro with Yosemite version 10.10.5 Can this software be updated to current? thanks


What current software update...the macOS (?)


There are at least 52 models of MBP released since January 2006.



You will have to specify what exact Mac you have—software is dependent on your hardware...


>About this Mac



ref: Identify your MacBook Pro model - Apple Support


macbook pro software update

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