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I have been reading these for a while, trying to figure out how to update my Mac OS to the latest version I can update it to. But there is one problem. Whenever I try to update, it does not work. And there are no new versions of my Mac I can install, and I’ve been reading the ones for Mac OS X 10.9.5., because that is the version I have. I need some help because I’m so confused.
MacBook Air
Ok, thanks! Your notebook is currently running the latest version OS X Mavericks (10.9.5) available. An Early 2014 MacBook Air should be capable of being upgraded all the way up to macOS Big Sur (11.x).
Ref: macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
Your notebook should be capable of updating directly to Big Sur from Mavericks. To do so will require that you download the Big Sur installer directly from Apple. Since Monterey is the currently latest version of macOS, Big Sur will be considered an "older" version, and the following Apple Support article provides you with the steps to get it.
The following article also covers the same topic. Just thought you may find it useful. Sort of a second opinion.
Regardless, one of the most important things to do BEFORE you upgrade is to make sure that you make a backup of your Mac's data ... just in case something goes awry.
One of our very knowledgeable forum members even created a tip on this whole process that is definitely worth reading.
Ok, thanks! Your notebook is currently running the latest version OS X Mavericks (10.9.5) available. An Early 2014 MacBook Air should be capable of being upgraded all the way up to macOS Big Sur (11.x).
Ref: macOS Big Sur is compatible with these computers - Apple Support
Your notebook should be capable of updating directly to Big Sur from Mavericks. To do so will require that you download the Big Sur installer directly from Apple. Since Monterey is the currently latest version of macOS, Big Sur will be considered an "older" version, and the following Apple Support article provides you with the steps to get it.
The following article also covers the same topic. Just thought you may find it useful. Sort of a second opinion.
Regardless, one of the most important things to do BEFORE you upgrade is to make sure that you make a backup of your Mac's data ... just in case something goes awry.
One of our very knowledgeable forum members even created a tip on this whole process that is definitely worth reading.
It would help if you can tell us which exact model your MacBook Air is. One way to find out is to click on the Apple logo on the left side of the menu bar, and then, select About This Mac.
It says Macintosh HD OS X Version 10.9.5, and MacBook Air 13-inch, Early 2014.
MacBook Air updates
