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it says macos big sur cannot be installed on macintosh hd?

what do i need to do inorder to install the software?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 7, 2021 9:14 PM

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Posted on Oct 7, 2021 11:55 PM

Does your mac meet the requirements for macOS Big Sur.


macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. 

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later

MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later

MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later

Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later

iMac introduced in 2014 or later

iMac Pro

Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later

View the complete list of compatible computers.


In order to install macOS Big Sur your mac must have at least 35.5GBs of free disk space.

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Oct 7, 2021 11:55 PM in response to pemba177

Does your mac meet the requirements for macOS Big Sur.


macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. 

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later

MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later

MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later

Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later

iMac introduced in 2014 or later

iMac Pro

Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later

View the complete list of compatible computers.


In order to install macOS Big Sur your mac must have at least 35.5GBs of free disk space.

it says macos big sur cannot be installed on macintosh hd?

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