Hi, I'm having trouble updating my computer. It's a 2017 MacBook Air. I'm currently stuck on macOS Monterey 12.7.6, and I can't seem to get it to update any further. I've checked for software updates, but it says my computer is up to date. But I know that I'm missing Ventura, Somma, Sequia, and the newest Tahoe updates. Any advice?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.7
That model can't be upgraded past Monterey.
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The 2017 MacBook Air can only run up to macOS Monterey 12.7.6 which was released one year ago in September 2024. That operating system is no longer receiving security updates since then. Ventura also stopped getting security updates in September 2025 when Tahoe came out which means Sonoma is the oldest needed version to still get security updates. Your device can't run macOS 13 Ventura or newer since it is not compatible with that OS, same goes for Sonoma, Sequoia and Tahoe. Ventura and Sonoma need a 2018 MacBook Air or newer while Sequoia needs a Intel 2020 model. Tahoe needs a M1 2020 MacBook Air or newer.
PizzaMan96 wrote:
Having the same issue - am assuming the options are:
A) No security updates and associated risk
B) Third party virus scanning software - not ideal clearly, but may be more ideal than nothing
C) Treat it like a brick and buy a new computer.
Any suggestions from the community? Please and thank you.
I would suggest installing and using a third-party Web browser like Firefox or Brave. While Monterey no longer gets the latest versions of Safari, it is enough to run current versions of just about all third-party browsers.
It also pays to be aware of "phishing" scams and other "social engineering" schemes. These target you, rather than security weaknesses in your computer. Criminals have found that it is easier to target users than to target computers and phones themselves, so assuming that you are not in the habit of downloading pirated software, visiting the shadier corners of the Internet, etc. "phishing" may be more of a practical threat than viruses.
Having the same issue - am assuming the options are:
A) No security updates and associated risk
B) Third party virus scanning software - not ideal clearly, but may be more ideal than nothing
C) Treat it like a brick and buy a new computer.
Any suggestions from the community? Please and thank you.
PizzaMan96 wrote:
Having the same issue - am assuming the options are:
B) Third party virus scanning software - not ideal clearly, but may be more ideal than nothing
C) Treat it like a brick and buy a new computer.
Never install third-party AV apps
If you want the latest feature and security updates. Also, some software will only run on the three most current versions of macOS; Tahoe, Sequoia & Sonoma.
Struggling to update 2017 MacBook Air
