how to update a 2009 macbook pro
trying to figure out how to be able to download apps on my laptop
MacBook Pro 13″, OS X 10.10
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leiloa wrote:
how to update a 2009 macbook pro
trying to figure out how to be able to download apps on my laptop
Your 2009 MBP is limited to macOS 10.11.6 if you software app is calling for a newer macOS you can not do it.
Upgrade your hardware (ie a newer Mac.)
OS X 10.11 El Capitan - Technical Specifications:
https://support.apple.com/kb/SP728
MacBook (Early 2015) (Only 10.10 and 10.11)
MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Xserve (Early 2009)
— verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links:
older macOS installer backup downloads on this server:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT211683