if I replace my imac 2012 hard drive, will a non apple one work as well? Also, will I be able to download the newest iOS?l

If I replace the hard drive in my iMac 2012 with a non apple one, will it work? Also, will I be able to download the newest iOS?l




Posted on May 5, 2023 02:25 PM

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Posted on May 5, 2023 02:28 PM

A 2012 iMac will not be able to install the newest macOS or any macOS beyond Catalina, with or without a new hard drive.

Also see the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Model Identifier: iMac13,2

Part Number: MD095xx/A, MD096xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

User Guide: iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)


iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Model Identifier: iMac13,1

Part Number: MD093xx/A, MD094xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

User Guide: iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

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May 5, 2023 02:28 PM in response to ovidio146

A 2012 iMac will not be able to install the newest macOS or any macOS beyond Catalina, with or without a new hard drive.

Also see the following from Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

Model Identifier: iMac13,2

Part Number: MD095xx/A, MD096xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)

User Guide: iMac (27-inch, Late 2012)


iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

Model Identifier: iMac13,1

Part Number: MD093xx/A, MD094xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina

Tech Specs: iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

User Guide: iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)

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