how can I install Big Sur on a 2012 MacBook Pro?

how can I install Big Sur on a 2012 MacBook pro?

Posted on Oct 19, 2022 7:04 AM

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Oct 19, 2022 8:26 AM in response to sueagolia

See: How to download macOS - Apple Support

HWTech

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Oct 19, 2022 7:32 PM in response to sueagolia

Apple only supports up to macOS 10.15 Catalina on a 2012 Mac.

Big Sur is supported on 2013 to 2020 Macs (perhaps even some early or mid 2021 Macs -- don't recall if there are any).

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