iMac late 2012 and Big Sur

Is iMac (27-inch, Late 2012) compatible with Big Sur? What happens if I try to update and it is NOT compatible?

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 2, 2021 06:33 AM

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dialabrain

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Posted on Feb 2, 2021 06:36 AM

No, it is not compatible. Nothing will happen, it won't install.

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Feb 2, 2021 06:36 AM in response to InspectorT

No, it is not compatible. Nothing will happen, it won't install.

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