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Hello, I have a macbook air (Mid 2013) but I can't update the software. Currently I have this version: 10.11.6 OS X El Capitan. I was hopping if you can help me woth this. Thank u!


MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 1, 2021 8:32 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2021 8:40 AM

That model of MacBook Air can update to MacOS 11 Big Sur and everything in between El Capitan and Big Sur.


See here for how to upgrade: link-> How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Do note, it's likely most of your apps will not work on Big Sur. You will need to find updated versions or replacements for apps that may no longer work on newer versions of macOS.

See here for details: link-> 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support

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Nov 1, 2021 8:40 AM in response to _fedeod

That model of MacBook Air can update to MacOS 11 Big Sur and everything in between El Capitan and Big Sur.


See here for how to upgrade: link-> How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


Do note, it's likely most of your apps will not work on Big Sur. You will need to find updated versions or replacements for apps that may no longer work on newer versions of macOS.

See here for details: link-> 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support

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