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update macbook pro late 2012

Can I update my MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) from Version 10.13.6 to Catalina?

Posted on Feb 13, 2022 8:24 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2022 8:38 AM

Rosemarie aka'roe wrote:

Can I update my MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) from Version 10.13.6 to Catalina?


macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP803?locale=en_US


System requirements macOS 10.15 Catalina

macOS Catalina will run on all Macintosh computers that supported 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

Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer; Mid 2010 or Mid 2012 if upgraded with a recommended Metal-capable GPU

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How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur w/tech specs

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



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)



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

The older macOS installer backups on this server:

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


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Feb 13, 2022 8:38 AM in response to Rosemarie aka'roe

Rosemarie aka'roe wrote:

Can I update my MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) from Version 10.13.6 to Catalina?


macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP803?locale=en_US


System requirements macOS 10.15 Catalina

macOS Catalina will run on all Macintosh computers that supported 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

Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer; Mid 2010 or Mid 2012 if upgraded with a recommended Metal-capable GPU

---------------------------------


How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur w/tech specs

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



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)



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

The older macOS installer backups on this server:

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


update macbook pro late 2012

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