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Ventura install not compatible?

I am running macOS sierra 10.12.6 on my macbook pro. I was told it is outdated and I should download MacOS Ventura from the app store. When i attempt to do so, I get an error message saying it failed because it requires macOS 10.12 or higher. Why?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Feb 4, 2023 11:41 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2023 2:15 PM

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.


Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura 


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements


macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements


macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements


macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful 


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may require an update or upGrades to 64 Bit Version

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Feb 4, 2023 2:15 PM in response to mcrea22

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.


Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura 


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements


macOS Catalina 10.15 hardware requirements


macOS Mojave 10.14 hardware requirements


macOS High Sierra 10.13 hardware requirements


macOS Sierra 10.12 hardware requirements


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful 


Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Suggest using Go64 to find 32 bit application before attempting the upGrade. Some or many of the Application already installed may require an update or upGrades to 64 Bit Version

Feb 4, 2023 2:18 PM in response to mcrea22

If the machines does qualify for anything above macOS 10.14 Mojave would strongly suggest make some earlier upGraded before attempting the Leap of Faith that all will go right.


May changes since OS X 10.12 Sierra including the New APFS Drive format stating in some machine in macOS High Sierra and above

Ventura install not compatible?

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