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I can't update my iMac. It uses OS 11.7.1. Update request just sets the dial to spinning and spinning. What should I do?

What should I do?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Nov 23, 2022 9:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 23, 2022 2:06 PM

Big Sur 11.7.1 is the latest upDate


I just double checked before posting this reply


If the user actually meant upGrade to a newer version of macOS - that is a different matter


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 


How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support (CA)


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful 




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Nov 23, 2022 2:06 PM in response to Patlovesjim

Big Sur 11.7.1 is the latest upDate


I just double checked before posting this reply


If the user actually meant upGrade to a newer version of macOS - that is a different matter


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 


How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support (CA)


Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade


Make Time Machine Backup  is very useful 




I can't update my iMac. It uses OS 11.7.1. Update request just sets the dial to spinning and spinning. What should I do?

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