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WHY I CAN NOT UPDATE MY IMAC Big Sur 2014?

no update ?

iMac 21.5″, 11.6

Posted on Aug 31, 2022 03:21 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2022 03:45 PM

Big Sur is the highest macOS that a 2014 iMac can run.

A 2015 or later iMac is required to upgrade Monterey and beyond.

see > How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

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Aug 31, 2022 03:45 PM in response to bechy6568

Big Sur is the highest macOS that a 2014 iMac can run.

A 2015 or later iMac is required to upgrade Monterey and beyond.

see > How to upgrade to macOS Monterey - Apple Support

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Aug 31, 2022 03:37 PM in response to bechy6568

If you mean upgrade to Monterey, a 2014 iMac is not compatible.

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