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Trying to update to Big Sur. Macbook Pro IS compatible but Update Now button not hot?

Trying to update to Big Sur. Macbook Pro IS compatible but Update Now button not hot?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 6, 2021 11:53 AM

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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
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Posted on Oct 6, 2021 12:39 PM

There's more than that link; another link with extra links, within it.


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


This shows and tells ^ of other options & ideas to further investigate.


One workaround to installing any of the older/newer macOS allows

the use of a Bootable Installer. This can/does require other hardware.


• How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372


Links within this article ^ can supply the appropriate macOS to do that.

[The wherewithal & gumption are up to you. Answers: come by doing.]


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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
User level: Level 8
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Oct 6, 2021 12:39 PM in response to nickyray55

There's more than that link; another link with extra links, within it.


• How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683


This shows and tells ^ of other options & ideas to further investigate.


One workaround to installing any of the older/newer macOS allows

the use of a Bootable Installer. This can/does require other hardware.


• How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201372


Links within this article ^ can supply the appropriate macOS to do that.

[The wherewithal & gumption are up to you. Answers: come by doing.]


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