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How do I update my Macbook air?

How do I update my Macbook air ?


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Posted on Jul 22, 2021 4:06 PM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2021 5:38 PM

An update takes an existing macOS to a slightly higher step.

The companion link which suggests how to do that is above.


While an Upgrade requires a new or newer system download

installer, to be installed from Apple servers; a much larger file.


And this would bring the macOS system to a later full number.


The system number shown in your post, says macOS 10.12.x Sierra.

A next full system series, would be High Sierra 10.13.6 &/or beyond.


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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


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Jul 22, 2021 5:38 PM in response to weber259

An update takes an existing macOS to a slightly higher step.

The companion link which suggests how to do that is above.


While an Upgrade requires a new or newer system download

installer, to be installed from Apple servers; a much larger file.


And this would bring the macOS system to a later full number.


The system number shown in your post, says macOS 10.12.x Sierra.

A next full system series, would be High Sierra 10.13.6 &/or beyond.


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

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


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