There are perfectly good reasons why you may choose macOS High Sierra over macOS Mojave.
MacOS High Sierra Compatibility List (Updated 2019) If your Mac is a model is in the list below, then it is compatible with macOS High Sierra:. MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer). MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer). MacBook (Late 2009 or newer). iMac (Late 2009 or newer). Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer). The RoaringApps compatibility table works best with a decent internet connection and reasonably-specced computer. Proceed to compatibility table If your computer is getting a little long in the tooth, or if you're on a mobile device, you might be better off with one of these alternative options to access the data.
Maybe you just want to have a more stable version of macOS or you may simply not be ready to jump ship to the all-new macOS Mojave which can be filled with bugs that Apple has not gone on to fix yet.
It could also be that you may have an older Mac model lying around and you wish to update it so that you can give it to your younger cousin to use.
Whatever reason it may be, macOS High Sierra is a good choice and one that is easy to operate and a little less bug-infested.
In this super-quick guide, I’ll guide you step-by-step on how you can actually find out what your year/model of your Mac is as well as show you the most up-to-date version (2019) of the macOS High Sierra compatibility list.
Let’s dive right in.
macOS High Sierra Compatibility List (Updated 2019)
If your Mac is a model is in the list below, then it is compatible with macOS High Sierra:
•MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
•MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
•MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
•iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
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•Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
•Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
Help! How do I find what year and model my Mac is to run macOS High Sierra?
Simple. Just jump into your Apple menu (the apple icon), click on About This Mac and the Overview section will show you what year and model your Mac is.
We hope that this list has helped you figure out if macOS High Sierra is compatible with your Mac model. If you have questions, please feel free to leave a comment below, and we will love to help you out. ❤
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To get the latest features and maintain the security, stability, compatibility, and performance of your Mac, it's important to keep your software up to date. Apple recommends that you always use the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac.
Learn how to upgrade to macOS Big Sur, the latest version of macOS.
Check compatibility
If a macOS installer can't be used on your Mac, the installer will let you know. For example, it might say that your Mac doesn't have enough free storage space for the installation, or that the installer is too old to be opened on this version of macOS.
If you want to check compatibility before downloading the installer, learn about the minimum requirements for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, or Yosemite. You can also check compatible operating systems on the product-ID page for MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, MacBook, iMac, Mac mini, or Mac Pro.
Make a backup
Before installing, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Download macOS
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you're plugged into AC power and have a reliable internet connection.
These installers from the App Store open automatically after you download them:
- macOS Catalina 10.15 can upgrade Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks
- macOS Mojave 10.14 can upgrade High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion
- macOS High Sierra 10.13 can upgrade Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion
Your web browser downloads the following older installers as a disk image named InstallOS.dmg or InstallMacOSX.dmg. Open the disk image, then open the .pkg installer inside the disk image. It installs an app named Install [Version Name]. Open that app from your Applications folder to begin installing the operating system.
- macOS Sierra 10.12 can upgrade El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion
- OS X El Capitan 10.11 can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard
- OS X Yosemite 10.10can upgrade Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard
Install macOS
Follow the onscreen instructions in the installer. It might be easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
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Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
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Sierra Compatibility List
You might also be able to use macOS Recovery to reinstall the macOS you're using now, upgrade to the latest compatible macOS, or install the macOS that came with your Mac.