Upgrade to macOS Big Sur
Before installing this upgrade, make sure that your Mac is ready.
Check compatibility
Starting September 15, customers who purchase an Apple Watch Series 3 or later will be able to start with three months of Apple Fitness+ free. The offer can be redeemed on your iPhone. You'll need to update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest OS, and you'll have three months to redeem the offer after the first activation of the. If a macOS installer can't be used on your Mac, the installer will let you know. For example, it might say that it's too old to be opened on this version of macOS, or that your Mac doesn't have enough free storage space for the installation. To confirm compatibility before downloading, check the minimum requirements for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan or Yosemite.
macOS Big Sur supports most Mac models introduced in 2013 and later.
View compatible Mac models- If you need to purchase Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, you may order it from this page. The most current version of OS X is OS X 10.9 Mavericks. To learn more, please click here. What do you receive: An email with a content code for the Mac App Store. Note: Content codes are usually delivered within 1 business day but may occasionally take longer. The use of content codes and redeemed software is subject.
- Apple Watch SE promotional pricing is after trade-in of Apple Watch Series 2 in good condition. Extra trade-in values require purchase of a new Apple Watch, subject to availability and limits. Must be at least 18 years old. Apple or its trade-in partners reserve the right to.
Make a backup
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Before you upgrade, make a complete backup with Time Machine, or store your files in iCloud.
Learn how to back up your MacFree up space
If the installer needs more storage space to upgrade, you can free up space using tools that come with your Mac.
Free up storage spaceDownload macOS Big Sur
If you're using macOS Mojave or later, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update. If you're using an earlier macOS, use the App Store instead.
Get to know macOS Big Sur
Learn about some of the new features of macOS Big Sur.
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