I can't update my early 2015 MacBook Air 11 from Catalina to Big Sur?

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I can't update my early 2015 MacBook Air 11 from Catalina to Big Sur?

I recently bought a old MacBook Air early 2015 which I see is compatible to be upgraded to Mac OS monetary. but either can I see any update in my software update section nor can I update it using app store or terminal, I also tried to update is using pkg file but it shows Mac OS Big Sur can't be installed on this Mac does anyone know any solution about this problem I am fed up and I have tried almost everything

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 3:06 PM

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Answer 1

Sep 10, 2023 4:35 AM in response to farzu634

The App Store hides old versions of macOS by default. So unless you knew about that Apple Support article, you might have easily gotten the impression that Big Sur and Monterey were no longer available …

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McGoo559

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Sep 14, 2023 7:48 AM in response to farzu634

Another helpful option is powering off your MacBook, holding Option Command R, and then power on your MacBook, this will boot you into macOS Recovery, and show you the latest version of macOS that you are able to download. I’m not sure if doing this will wipe any data from your MacBook, so make sure you have a Time Machine Backup.

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John Galt

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Sep 9, 2023 7:18 PM in response to farzu634

Are you using the App Store, here: How to download and install macOS - Apple Support?

Confirm your Mac is eligible: Identify your MacBook Air model - Apple Support

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I can't update my early 2015 MacBook Air 11 from Catalina to Big Sur?

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