Why am I unable to update to Mac OS 14 on my iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)?

Please help me update my software.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Feb 28, 2021 01:58 PM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2021 02:06 PM

10.14 requires iMac Late 2012 to update. Your Mac is too old for Mojave.

10.13.6 is the newest Mac OS you can run on your Mac.

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Feb 28, 2021 02:06 PM in response to Ronstoppable719

10.14 requires iMac Late 2012 to update. Your Mac is too old for Mojave.

10.13.6 is the newest Mac OS you can run on your Mac.

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