If your Mac is older than any of the models listed above, it isn't compatible with macOS Mojave. In order to use features like phone calling from your Mac, Handoff, Auto Unlock, Camera Upgrading to a new software system, especially on a computer, can be a big upheaval that causes stress and confusion.
Generally speaking, you should always upgrade to the latest possible system that you meet the specs for, as long as you have no “must have” apps that do not meet the specs. Upgrades and updates contain important security improvements plus additional features. How to upgrade Before upgrading: 1.
Anything can happen at any time, so you should always keep a good backup. Make a bootable clone or or use. If you have issues on your present system don't compound them by installing over them. Solve them first then upgrade. 3 Check HDD for free space. At least 8.8GB of available storage. Preferably much more.
Check your applications for compatibility here. Disconnect all peripherals, including USB hubs. After downloading the installer, it will be in /Applications folder. Duplicate it and then drag the copy it to another locations like Downloads, if you want to save the installer. Be patient, the download takes a long time and the install may look like it has died at times. Apple Footer.
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Apple on Monday unveiled macOS 10.14 Mojave during its WWDC 2018 keynote, confirming rumors that the Mac is finally getting the Dark Mode so many people wanted — sadly, there was no Dark Mode for iOS 12. But Dark Mode isn’t the only new feature in macOS Mojave. We’ve got a bunch of new Apple apps, desktop and finder improvements, a new Mac App Store experience, as well as several privacy and security features built into Safari.
What all that means is that older Macs will not be able to upgrade to Mojave later this year, even if they run High Sierra just fine. Coming this fall as a free update, which is customary for Apple’s new OS releases, Mojave will be compatible with MacBooks and Macs introduced in mid-2012 or later, as well as 2010 and 2012 Mac Pro models that feature recommended Metal-capable graphics cards. What that means is that Apple dropped support for several Macs, including older MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro models.
On the other hand, if you still own a 2009 or 2010 MacBook or Mac that’s already on High Sierra, then you’ve probably had a more than decent run. There’s perhaps no Windows-based machine made in 2009 or 2010 that can offer a great Windows 10 experience.
If you want to upgrade to a Mac that can run Mojave and enjoy that Dark Mode experience, then your best bet would be waiting for Apple to release its 2018 Macs, which will probably run macOS 10.14 out of the box.