trying to update MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) to something higher than 11. Currently have Sierra 10.12.6 tried to update to Monterey and says it is not compatible. Im I going to have to upgrade my laptop?

trying to update MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) to something higher than 11. Currently have Sierra 10.12.6 tried to update to Monterey and says it is not compatible. Im I going to have to upgrade my laptop? Not technically savy

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Posted on Aug 11, 2022 09:49 AM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2022 10:37 AM

Hi,


11/Big Sur is as high as it can be upgraded to. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support 


Before upgrading, backup, check apps and peripherals for compatibility with 11/Big Sur.


Big Sur will not run 32 bit apps, so download Go64 and scan your Mac to see which of your apps are 32 bit and will need to be upgraded/replaced: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


Some apps may be 64 bit but still not run on Big Sur; you can check them out here: https://roaringapps.com/apps

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Aug 11, 2022 10:37 AM in response to Hyespeeds

Hi,


11/Big Sur is as high as it can be upgraded to. See: How to get old versions of macOS - Apple Support 


Before upgrading, backup, check apps and peripherals for compatibility with 11/Big Sur.


Big Sur will not run 32 bit apps, so download Go64 and scan your Mac to see which of your apps are 32 bit and will need to be upgraded/replaced: https://www.stclairsoft.com/Go64/


Some apps may be 64 bit but still not run on Big Sur; you can check them out here: https://roaringapps.com/apps

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trying to update MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) to something higher than 11. Currently have Sierra 10.12.6 tried to update to Monterey and says it is not compatible. Im I going to have to upgrade my laptop?

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