I have macOs Catalina 10.15.7. How do I upgrade to macOS Sonoma

I have been trying to get the newer macOS Sonoma upgrade on my computer. I have tried going to the App store and have no luck being able to update the OS. Certain web sites say I need a current OS.


iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Nov 17, 2023 09:38 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2023 10:39 AM

Is your iMac a 2019 or later model? That is a requirement for Sonoma. See: How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support


The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A late 2012 through late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A 2017 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Ventura macOS 13 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support  

A 2019 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See:How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support





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Nov 17, 2023 10:39 AM in response to sahlee65

Is your iMac a 2019 or later model? That is a requirement for Sonoma. See: How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support


The model year of an iMac is available at Apple menu > About This Mac.

A late 2012 through late 2013 iMac can be upgraded to Catalina 10.15.7 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A mid 2014 and late 2014 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Big Sur macOS 11 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A late 2015 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Monterey macOS 12 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support

A 2017 iMac can be upgraded to the latest version of Ventura macOS 13 but no later. See: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support  

A 2019 or later iMac can be upgraded to the current version of Sonoma macOS 14. See:How to upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Apple Support





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