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Hello, why can't I update my mac in the big sur version?

Posted on Apr 22, 2021 2:44 PM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2021 2:49 PM

See the following from Identify your Mac Pro model - Apple Support

Mac Pro (Mid 2012)

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Newest compatible operating system: macOS Mojave 10.14.6.*

* To install macOS Mojave on Mac Pro models from 2012, a Metal-capable graphics card is required.

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Apr 22, 2021 2:49 PM in response to shpejtim64

See the following from Identify your Mac Pro model - Apple Support

Mac Pro (Mid 2012)

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Newest compatible operating system: macOS Mojave 10.14.6.*

* To install macOS Mojave on Mac Pro models from 2012, a Metal-capable graphics card is required.

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Apr 22, 2021 2:51 PM in response to shpejtim64

Mojave is the highest you can go: your Mac (which is pretty old) doesn't have the hardware requirements for Big Sir or indeed for Catalina.

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