Is it true that my MacBook Pro 13 inch 2017, two thunderbolt 3 ports is "too old" to support a Magic Mouse 2 and it's full capacities, i.e. the touch/track pad on the mouse? Is my laptop limited now to Ventura 13.7.8?
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.7
For what it's worth, your 2017 MBP and Magic Mouse 2 are compatible, it's not with the Magic Mouse USB-C. Ventura is the latest version of macOS supported by your Mac.
It seems to be a problem with Magic Mouse model with the USB C connector and Ventura because my computer is definitely not recognizing it for some components. It doesn't recognize it for battery levels and doesn't work for touch scrolling on the top of the mouse.
PamelaMae2021 wrote:
any guesses why this particular model of mouse won't work to it's full capacity then? I am assuming it's because my computer is now limited to Ventura and this mouse requires a higher version of the OS.
That would be the reason.
Most keyboards and mice are pretty generic and will work with a wide range of USB- or Bluetooth-equipped PCs and Macs, but Apple keeps raising the system requirements for their mice and keyboards.
I believe that this is probably because the Apple mice and keyboards have a few things that aren't standard (like the touch surface on the Magic Mouse, or pairing a keyboard by plugging in a cable). Instead of distributing separate drivers, Apple builds them into macOS and includes drivers going forwards. But this leaves older Macs out in the cold.
The compatibility section for the USB-C Magic Mouse indicates 2020 MacBook Pro or later and Sequoia v15.1 or later.
any guesses why this particular model of mouse won't work to it's full capacity then? I am assuming it's because my computer is now limited to Ventura and this mouse requires a higher version of the OS.
the Magic Mouse USB-C requires macOS 15.1 or later.
Your MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, two Thunderbolt 3 ports) fully supports Magic Mouse 2 — including ALL gestures.
How old is old? Macbook pro and magic mouse 2 capability
