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mahatmakanejeeves

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6. I just got off the phone from talking to Apple Support.

Thu Jul 20, 2023, 05:41 PM

Jul 2023

It seems, that as the page https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201862 suggests, that the 2020 version with the M1 chipset can get a software update to Ventura 13.4.1.

I guess I'd go directly from Big Sur to Ventura, bypassing Monterey. I don't know if that makes sense geographically, but that's how they named their OSes.

I've long found Every Mac https://everymac.com/ to be a good source of specifications. Here what they say:

https://everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-silicon-faq/macbook-air-silicon-macos-support-ipad-app-installation.html

What version of the macOS is pre-installed on the Apple Silicon MacBook Air?

Different Apple Silicon MacBook Air models originally shipped with different versions of the macOS:

MacBook Air Original macOS Version (Build Number)
M1 (2020) macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B29)
M2 (2022) macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F2081)
M2 15" (2023) macOS Ventura 13.4 (22F2073)
Regardless of the version pre-installed, Apple Silicon MacBook Air models are fully compatible with the latest version of the macOS.

Thanks.

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If its important to you... LakeVermilion Jul 2023 #1

the M1, etc. are the chips of the future for Apple.... bahboo Jul 2023 #2

Make Sure It Can Handle The Latest OS kabi knit Jul 2023 #3

Per the specs, mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #4

Informational :: OR Perhaps Not (?) kabi knit Jul 2023 #5

I just got off the phone from talking to Apple Support. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #6

Mac's-R-Good kabi knit Jul 2023 #7

Thanks. I don't really need anything this fancy-shmancy. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #8

Understood... kabi knit Jul 2023 #9

is your ibook still running ? if yes, i may have a request Tetrachloride Jul 2023 #10

The G4? I've got a few of them. I keep them around. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #11

after this stormy weekend, i should have my questions from 2 decades ago Tetrachloride Jul 2023 #12

I've got the books from back then too. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #13

very special question Tetrachloride Jul 2023 #14

I can't recall. I know I used to have one running 10.3.9. mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #15