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not able to see the upgrade version for os

not able to see upgrade version


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Oct 1, 2021 1:54 AM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2021 2:00 AM

Hi


What do you mean, you are not able to update or check what version you are on?


can you send a screenshot of Apple logo > about this Mac > take screenshot and post here


If you are not seeing an option to upgrade please consider the below


macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. If your Mac isn't compatible, you might be able to install an old version of macOS instead.

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later

MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later

MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later

Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later

iMac introduced in 2014 or later

iMac Pro

Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later



per https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201475

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Oct 1, 2021 2:00 AM in response to Roheet

Hi


What do you mean, you are not able to update or check what version you are on?


can you send a screenshot of Apple logo > about this Mac > take screenshot and post here


If you are not seeing an option to upgrade please consider the below


macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. If your Mac isn't compatible, you might be able to install an old version of macOS instead.

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later

MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later

MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later

Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later

iMac introduced in 2014 or later

iMac Pro

Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later



per https://support.apple.com/en-ie/HT201475

Oct 1, 2021 3:40 AM in response to Roheet

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. Make sure to use Only Safari to commence the download as Others may not work. Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where you can commence the download. If an error message appears, that is probably because one is using another Browser.


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


Make a Time Machine Backup Before attempting. Notation - Mojave is the Last version to support 32 bit applications / extensions and Drivers. Catalina & Big Sur supports only 64 bit and there is no workaround.


Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation

not able to see the upgrade version for os

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