Hi Everyone. Can you please assist me.
My MacBook Pro is currently running on macOS Catalina and does not want to update to any software update after that.
I don't know what to do?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
UpGrading from macOS 10.15 Catalina depends on the computers Age
The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install.
Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
With the above information in-hand - follow this. ➡️ How to get old versions of macOS ⬅️. and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.
Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.
Does this computer appear as Listed and qualifying for an upGrade to a newer version of macOS ?
If Yes, suggest having at least 50 GB of Empty Space on the drive.
It will allow the Full Version ( about 12.xx GB ) to download, expand and then commence to install.
If there is Third Party Security Software installed - remove it.
It will interfere with both the download and installation process.
The below links will help identify which version of macOS this computer may Qualify to run.
macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers
Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura
Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade
macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements
Make Time Machine Backup before doing any upGrades
UpGrading from macOS 10.15 Catalina depends on the computers Age
The Age of this computer will Govern what newer version of macOS it will Qualify to install.
Use About this Mac from the Apple Icon on Desktop - the required Information will be there.
With the above information in-hand - follow this. ➡️ How to get old versions of macOS ⬅️. and verify what version this computer Qualifies to install. For Best results use Safari to commence the download as Others may not work.
Safari will open a redirect and open the Apple Store where the download can commence.
Does this computer appear as Listed and qualifying for an upGrade to a newer version of macOS ?
If Yes, suggest having at least 50 GB of Empty Space on the drive.
It will allow the Full Version ( about 12.xx GB ) to download, expand and then commence to install.
If there is Third Party Security Software installed - remove it.
It will interfere with both the download and installation process.
The below links will help identify which version of macOS this computer may Qualify to run.
macOS Sonoma is compatible with these computers
Computer Qualifying for macOS 13 Ventura
Computer Qualify for the Monterey upgrade
macOS Big Sur 11 hardware requirements
Make Time Machine Backup before doing any upGrades
Start up from macOS Recovery
Option-⌘-R
Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.
In Disk Utility>View, select Show all Devices, highlight the top left entry.
APFS won't work for Sierra or earlier, Sierra or earlier needs MacOS Extended Journaled. High Sierra won't work for APFS on earlier Macs.
What has often worked for others is to use this Restore Method instead of CMD+r keys...
Option-⌘-R
Upgrade to the latest macOS compatible with your Mac.
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Hi please help. Can you please help me, my MacBook Pro does not want to update past macOS Catalina. I know my laptop is not the latest models but is there anyway I can update my MacBook Pro ?
