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safari will not allow me to update from El Capitan to Sierra Can i use Google Chrome to update

Looking to upgrade macbook pro from El Capitan to Sierra. Safari keeps blocking site. How can i update if I can't use Safari?



Posted on Sep 10, 2022 8:15 AM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2022 7:00 AM

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.



macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS



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Sep 11, 2022 7:00 AM in response to pam645

The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install. Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.


With the above information in-hand - follow this How to get old versions of macOS and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install.  For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.


Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.



macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful and can be used to Revert to Previous Working macOS



safari will not allow me to update from El Capitan to Sierra Can i use Google Chrome to update

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