Questions tagged [upgrade]
Installing a newer version of software, or getting a newer or improved piece of hardware.
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What features will I lose if I upgrade an iPhone 12 Mini from iOS 16 to 17? [closed]
I read on Reddit that, unlike iOS 16, regarding connecting an iPhone to an external monitor via HDMI:
iOS 17 requires that your cables be Apple certified (meaning they licensed the lightning ...
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g++ fails after 13.4 -> 13.6.1 update
I updated from 13.4 to 13.6.1 and reinstalled Xcode. I have installed gcc (which I believe includes g++) using Homebrew, and have made sure my Homebrew installation is up to date. When I g++ foo.cpp, ...
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Unable to upgrade to Big Sur – not enough free space
I keep getting the message "there is not enough free space on the selected volume to upgrade the os" when trying to upgrade from Mac OS Catalina (10.15.7) to Big Sur. Currently I have 35.7 ...
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What is the Memory RAM pin count for an Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011?
For Apple MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.3 13" Early 2011 Specs, about the RAM is indicated
Supports 1333 MHz PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM.
And for Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 13" ...
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On the iPhone upgrade program, does it count as a new line of credit on an upgrade?
I wonder if I should participate in the iPhone Upgrade Program - specifically based on how does ann annual upgrade affect the average age of accounts on the holder’s credit report.
Specifically, does ...
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Is possible upgrade RAM for a MBP 13-inch, Early 2011? [duplicate]
My uncle has the following MacBook Pro, it according with About This Mac
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011)
Processor 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 ...
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How to upgrade from iOS 14 to 15, NOT 16+? [duplicate]
I cannot “upgrade” my iPhone to iOS 16 for reasons.
But I would like to at least go from 14 to 15 if that is possible. I have read that 15 is okay.
Google has this to say:
In response to How do I ...
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Is the any way to upgrade all the Mac apps, even third-party, all at once
I have been wondering if there is any way to upgrade simply ALL the Mac apps at once, even the third-party apps downloaded outside the Mac App Store.
I know that there is this Homebrew code snippet ...
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can I upgrade a 2012 MBPr SSD with a modern SSD NVMe using an adapter
I want to upgrade the SSD stick in a 2012 MBPr from the m.SATA to a more modern NVMe. I know the speed will be the same (6GB), but my plan is to remove the NVMe drive and use it elsewhere later. I ...
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tmutil: associatedisk vs inheritbackup difference
When planning migration from an older to a newer Mac drive while using the same Time Machine, I often see mentions associatedisk and inheritbackup verbs of tmutil--but fail to find any clear ...
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Why is my 2015 MBP only recognizing a 2TB SSD upgrade, and not 4TB of the same type?
I'm trying to upgrade the internal SSD to a 4TB PCIe 3.0 x4 drive, on my 2015 MacBook Pro. I've already done this with a 2TB PCIe 3.0 drive and it worked fine. But in this case, the drive is not ...
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Upgrading to Ventura without AppleId [duplicate]
I am considering upgrading to Ventura. However, I do not have or need an AppleId.
Will the upgrade proceed relatively uneventful without an AppleId? Note, I have become aware from online technical ...
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Upgrade Python - Why is there no official guide for this?
I currently have Python 3.9 installed on my Mac. However, I wanted to upgrade to version 3.11. Especially since the old versions will eventually no longer be supported with updates for security.
Now I ...
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How To Update MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) from macOS High Sierra (Version 10.13.6) To macOS Big Sur (Version 11)? [duplicate]
I have tried everything to update my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011), which is currently running macOS High Sierra (version 10.13.6), but it's not working.
I can't install some apps because of the ...
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Cannot connect to HDMI Panasonic TV after Ventura upgrade [duplicate]
I have been grappling with this for some time. Since I upgraded to Ventura I am unable to mirror my MacBook Pro 2018 display on Panasonic TV with HDMI cable. Prior to upgrade it was connecting fine.
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Is possible upgrade RAM for a MBP 13.3/2.9/2X4GB/750/SD? [duplicate]
I have an old MacBook Pro - it is:
MBP 13.3/2.9/2X4GB/750/SD
Model No: A1278
I want to know if is possible upgrade to 16 or even with 32 GB of RAM - if yes, what are the correct specs of each memory?...
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How do I keep a full Time Machine restoration from changing the filesystem type?
I'm stuck on upgrading from Mojave to Catalina. (Yes, I'm late to the party.)
My most recent Time Machine backups continue to be from my Mojave system on an HFS+ Mac OS Extended (Journaled) filesystem....
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Which /etc zsh related files are safe from OS update overwrites?
We have added custom modifications to the /etc/zshrc, which work. The issue is following an OS update (for example recently went from 13.2 to 13.3), the file gets overwritten and we lose our ...
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Problem installing/upgrading to latest Mac OSX: "This disk has SMART errors."
I have been stuck on an old Mac OS (Catalina) on my old Macbook Pro 15" 2016 model since 12 November 2020 (Big Sur release date). I have tried to upgrade to Big Sur (and more recently Monterey) ...
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Why is my MacBook stuck on macOS Big Sur?
Why can’t I update my MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014) to newer versions of macOS past Big Sur?
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MacPro3,1 (2008) upgrade from El Capitan to Catalina with no success
I’m trying to upgrade from El Capitan to Catalina with no success at the moment. Even using Terminal is trying my patience. Hardware included:
128gb SSD
Nvidia GeForce GTX 680
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What is the safest OS upgrade strategy for MacOS Catalina
I have a 2019 MBP that still has MacOS Catalina installed (10.15.7). Until recently, this has suited me fine. But now, one of my 3rd party apps (Adobe Lightroom) has discontinued updates & ...
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Upgrading MacBook Pro 13"
A friend of mine has a MacBook Pro 13" Late 2011 that needs upgrading because it's very slow. We were thinking of buying an SSD and more RAM memory. The computer will primarily be used for Adobe ...
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MacBook Pro A1707 Logic Board Upgrade/Replacement
I have an A1707 (15" 2017 MacBook Pro) with 2.8GHz and 256GB working flawlessly, but I want to upgrade the SSD, because it's filling to capacity every month.
So, can I replace my logic board with ...
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Is it possible to upgrade OS X version 10.5.8 to macOS 13 (latest version)?
I have a Mac computer I haven't used for a long time and I want to upgrade to the latest version. Is it possible? If so how?
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Getting old filesystem events - check which process deleted a specific folder
After macOS minor upgrade of Monterey I've noticed that a directory of mine has been deleted. is there a way to check in retrospect which process deleted my directory ?
I know of fsevents, but it's ...
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MacOS Ventura Update issues with external monitor
I am having issues with the new MacOS ventura upgrade. My external monitor keeps disconnecting and I couldn't use the laptop on clamshell.
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iMac Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 won't boot after RAM upgrade to 64GB
Currently my iMac Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017 has 4 x 8GB DDR4 (2400MHZ) OEM RAM installed.
I wanted to max out the RAM to the full 64GB allowed for my model, so I purchased 4 x 16GB DDR4 RAM (2400MHz) ...
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Upgrade MacOS on a "MacBook Pro (Retina, 13 pouces, fin 2013)" [duplicate]
I am trying to upgrade MacOS's version, I am currently using : High Sierra 10.13.6
I have been avoiding it to prevent compatibility problems but I've seen to many times restrictions saying I can't use ...
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How to upgrade to specific macos version [duplicate]
I have macOS 11.6 and would like to upgrade to 12.6, but newer macos 13.0 was released and I'm unsure how to get to upgrade to 12 Monterey anymore. When I open Settings -> Software Update, it ...
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How to update Xcode to the latest acceptable version according with the current OS? It directly by command (without Homebrew)
In Linux Ubuntu for example with the commands:
sudo apt update && upgrade
is possible update the complete set of current software already installed. I know the same approach is possible for ...
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How to know what is the latest acceptable version of Xcode for a specific OS X or macOS?
I have OS X El Capitan. I want to install MacPorts. According to its page it needs Xcode.
According to this post: Determine xcode command line tools version
to know the Xcode version the following ...
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Is safe install MacPorts and keep Homebrew together? It for macOS El Capitan
I have an old Mac, which uses El Capitan, impossible to do an upgrade, it is a MacBookPro bought in 2012 - it has 8GB of RAM and the disk is not SSD. Anyway I use this laptop in peace until some point....
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Any upgrade to El Capitan causes loop
I have just inherited a late 2015 27” retina iMac.
This was wiped for me, but left to me to reinstall the OS.
I found an excellent thread on here which helped me get past an issue during reinstall of ...
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Completely deleting MacBook Pro hard drive and upgrade to latest OS version
I have a High Sierra (10.13.6) MacBook Pro that I purchased back in 2016. Man its been a great machine!
Unfortunately I have beat the heck out of it and made so many systems level changes that its ...
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What's the oldest MacOS I can put on a 2019 MacBook Pro?
I bought a 2019 MacBook Pro that arrived with Catalina installed. I want to create installers for older versions, but I don't know how far back I can go. Since it takes a long time to download (and ...
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Catalina keeps on downloading unwanted Monterey-Installer without any notification
I am running Catalina 10.15.7 on an iMac 2020.
I have turned off the option "Automatically keep my Mac up to date" in the Preferences pane.
I do not want to upgrade to Monterey. I want to ...
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macOS Big Sur 11.6.7 update: many apps require Rosetta
I just updated my Macbook pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) from Big Sur 11.6.6 to 11.6.7 and now, all the Intel apps require Rosetta.
Why such a big change between two minor versions?
Is there a way to avoid ...
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Would the performance of i7 + 16GB be equalled/excelled by 8GB RAM and M1? (Or, is M1 more RAM efficient?)
My current laptop runs an i7 with 16GB RAM. However, I'm looking to upgrade for compatibility with macOS Ventura in the fall. New M1 Macs being expensive, I'm looking to slim down the cost while still ...
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Safari Issues on macOS 12.4
Problem:
Since updating to macOS 12.4, I have been seeing issues with Safari 15.5. Problem sites load just fine in Firefox (I don't use Chrome or Edge). Searches haven't revealed this as a common ...
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Should I upgrade my Intel E7600 CPU for an E8600 in my iMac 27" late 2009?
It all begun when my factory Seagate Barracuda started clicking. I knew the end was nigh for my beloved iMac 27" 10,1. I then watched some tutorials, did some research and realised I could do ...
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How to determine which apps are incompatible with an iOS upgrade?
Since apps sometimes stopped working after an iOS upgrade in the past, I’m curious as how to know in advance which apps will be affected (I don’t wanna use any trial-and-error approach).
This ...
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Can I expect another Xcode 13.2 update beyond 13.2.1 that would support iOS 15.4?
Where can I find a roadmap for Xcode to know if Apple intends to provide another 13.2 update?
I foolishly upgraded my iPhone to iOS 15.4.1 without first checking if Xcode 13.2.1 supports it. I can't ...
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Use MacOS Update file for installation on other volume/partition
I have a M1 dual boot configuration with two installations of MacOS in separate APFS volumes. I recently updated one of them to Monterey. When I boot into the other system running Mojave, it also ...
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What programs do I need to reinstall after switching to M1 / Apple Silicon?
I got a new M1 MBP, and I restored a time machine backup. I found out that electron-based apps (like Slack and Hyper) ran slowly because they were built for an Intel processor, and after deleting them ...
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upgrade early 2008 mac pro to run 10.13 or later
I have an early 2008 Mac Pro which will only run up to El Capitan [10.11] Is there any hardware upgrade I can do to run later versions [10.13 and later]
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I got error of "You can't use this version of the application with this version of OS X" but I installed all OS X updates available
I got error of "you can't use this version of the application with this version of osx" but I installed all updates available
I tried to get firefox on there but it said
"you can't ...
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How to block all Software Update Notifications in macOS?
The Software Updates in System Preferences are all disabled. In spite of this macOS continues to show Notification Banners in Catalina (and Big Sur) which some users accidentally click to initiate an ...
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Remote iOS Upgrade Through MDM Bypassing Welcome Screens
I administrate an MDM with over 95 locations and 16,000 iOS tablets, distributed globally.
I have remote access to upgrade iOS to any devices centrally, but also the local admins can push to their ...
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Macbook Pro does not recognize 2 8Gb RAM upgrade
I have a 13-inch Macbook Pro (mid-2011, running High Sierra 10.13.6), boot ROM MBP91.00D3.BOC. Successfully replaced HDD with SSD. Wanted to upgrade RAM to 16Gb using 2 8Gb DDR3 A-Tech PC3-10600-DIM ...
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