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my MacBook is from 2011 looking to find update that allows me to download and use apps from 2022

how or where do I find an update that is compatible with my 2011 MacBook that gives me the freedom that the Mac OS update does?

Posted on May 10, 2022 2:30 PM

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Posted on May 10, 2022 2:38 PM

Beersy1990 wrote:

how or where do I find an update that is compatible with my 2011 MacBook that gives me the freedom that the Mac OS update does?


Same way you always have...


Like what Apps?


Are you asking about what macOS is compatible with you old 2011 MBP..(?)


what is your current macOS?

>About this Mac


macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra is the end of the line for your 2011


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support



MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)

Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)

iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)



The older macOS installer backups on this server:

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


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


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May 10, 2022 2:38 PM in response to Beersy1990

Beersy1990 wrote:

how or where do I find an update that is compatible with my 2011 MacBook that gives me the freedom that the Mac OS update does?


Same way you always have...


Like what Apps?


Are you asking about what macOS is compatible with you old 2011 MBP..(?)


what is your current macOS?

>About this Mac


macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra is the end of the line for your 2011


How to upgrade to macOS High Sierra

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support



MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)

MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)

Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)

iMac (Late 2009 or newer)

Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)



The older macOS installer backups on this server:

How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support


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


my MacBook is from 2011 looking to find update that allows me to download and use apps from 2022

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