Can you update an older MacBook Pro?

Can you update an older MacBook to the current update as of now.


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MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 15, 2022 08:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2022 08:33 PM

joeguerrero11b Said:

"MacBook: Can you update an older MacBook to the current update as of now."

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Perhaps. See the following...


Updating a macOS:


Determining which Update(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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Dec 15, 2022 08:33 PM in response to joeguerrero11b

joeguerrero11b Said:

"MacBook: Can you update an older MacBook to the current update as of now."

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Perhaps. See the following...


Updating a macOS:


Determining which Update(s) will Install:

I. Verify Compatibility:

A. Start Here: Learn About Compatibility and how to Identify your Specific Mac Model - Apple Support


B. How to Verify:

Reveal your Model:

What is the Model of your Mac? To find out...

  1. Go to: Apple menu
  2. Click: About this Mac
  3. View: Second Line-Down

then...


II. Compare the Results:

See if the Model you found is shown here:


III. If Compatible:

Back Up your Mac First:  Be certain you Create a Time Machine Backup of your Mac, so that way you can have something to restore your Mac from, should anything go wrong with the reconfiguration.

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