MacBook Pro issues

[Ukhammy]

Hi I am new to macs and thought I would post here for help
I have purchased a second hand MacBook Pro and cannot access a lot of safari pages or get down the latest updates
Do you require a apple id to get updates down
My internet connection is fine and fast so that's not the issue
I tried to download avg but when it came to install also had the safari issue
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[NoBoMac]

Would help to provide info about model, OS version. Can get that information under [Apple icon ] > About This Mac
and under Applications > Utilities > System Information > Hardware.

 

[Ukhammy]

Hi Nobomac

Mac is running os x version 10.8.5 I think it's mountain lion

 

[Ukhammy]

Hi Nobomac

Mac is running os x version 10.8.5 I think it's mountain lion

A1286 model

 

[Ukhammy]

Ok I contacted apple it looks like my is of mountains lion is not comparable and need capiano
I assume this is the latest version I can use on this MacBook
is this available on this site
Also I have seen someone saying on line that this MacBook as it has no support will another work any more is this true
Thanks

 

[BrianBaughn]

The latest macOS software that model will "officially" run is macOS 10.11.x (El Capitan). A macOS version that old is still going to be quite a bit frustrating due to incompatibilities, security and otherwise, with software and also websites on the internet.

The battery in it…original or even a replacement…is probably just about useless and may actually be a safety hazard.

However, it can be updated to much more recent versions of macOS…with several limitations…using the Opencore Legacy Patcher (OCLP).

What is OpenCore? | OpenCore Legacy Patcher

My opinion is that it's not worth the effort or probable expense (needing to upgrade the RAM and/or install an SSD, replacing battery). But if you like doing that kind of stuff…go for it!

 

[Snowlover]

You are having problems browsing because your safari is seriously outdated. Mountain lion can still be used with an updated browser - use safe browsing practices.

Web browsers for early Intel Macs

Finding web browsers that are still usable on today’s web can be a chore for older versions of OS X. The following is a list of known, up-to-date (or relatively up-to-date) and maintained web browsers, e-mail clients, and FTP clients, for Intel Macs with at least Snow Leopard support, then Lion...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[Ukhammy]

Thanks snowlover and Brian for info
It looks like my model a 2012 model can run Mojave
It's spec 2.6ghz I core 716gb memory and 1tb drive
It looks like the early ones had a problem but I might be in luck with this one

 

[Ukhammy]

All done now got Catalina installed