update to macOS 26.1

My MacBook Pro 2024 has been checked for updates in the settings, but I have been unable to locate any new updates. Currently, it is still running version 15.6. How can I upgrade it without risking the loss of my data?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Nov 25, 2025 8:54 PM

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Nov 25, 2025 9:12 PM in response to hoganreade

hoganreade wrote:

[...] How can I upgrade it without risking the loss of my data?


The ONLY way to upgrade without risk of data loss is to Back up your Mac with Time Machine - Apple Support or another backup utility like Carbon Copy Cloner or SuperDuper!.


Anything less than a full backup or clone to an external drive or two is less.


When that is done, then this to upgrade: How to upgrade to macOS Tahoe - Apple Support


update to macOS 26.1

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