Can You Upgrade Operating Systems on Mac?
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What OS can I upgrade my Mac to?

Before you upgrade, we recommend that you back up your Mac. If your Mac is running OS X Mavericks 10.9 or later, you can upgrade directly to macOS Big Sur. You’ll need the following: OS X 10.9 or later.

Why can’t I upgrade my Mac OS?

Make sure there is enough space to download and install an update. If not, you may see error messages. To see if your computer has enough room to store the update, go to the Apple menu > About This Mac and click the Storage tap. … Make sure that you have an Internet connection to update your Mac.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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