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How to to upgrade Mac devices to the latest macOS Monterey

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Apple has released macOS 12 Monterey, named after the coastal region of Monterey in the coastline of California. If you're wondering about the need for macOS Monterey update, the newer features and bug fixes are bound to surprise you. Visit the official page to learn more about the features and enhancements in Monterey. To upgrade to macOS Monterey across the Macs in your enterprise, follow the steps below to perform an seamless deployment of the Monterey patch.

macOS Monterey Requirements

You can perform the Monterey upgrade in your Macs, only if the following system requirements are met:

  1. If you are upgrading from macOS Sierra or later versions, your Mac needs 26GB of available storage to upgrade.
  2. If you are upgrading from earlier versions, your Mac needs up to 44GB of available space.
  3. A minimum of 4 GB RAM memory is required.
  4. You can refer this link for more details : macOS 12 Monterey System Requirements.

Compatible systems

The following systems support macOS 12 Monterey and can easily be upgraded using the Monterey patch:

  1. MacBook Pro
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)
    • MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
  2. MacBook Air
    • MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
    • MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
    • MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
    • MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)
    • MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
  3. MacBook
    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)
    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)
  4. iMac Pro
    • iMac Pro (2017)
  5. iMac
    • iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, 2017)
    • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)
    • iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)
  6. Mac mini
    • Mac mini (M1, 2020)
    • Mac mini (2018)
    • Mac mini (Late 2014)
  7. Mac Pro
    • Mac Pro (2019)
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

Make a backup

Before installing the Monterey upgrade, it’s always recommended to back up your Mac with Time Machine or any other backup methods.

Upgrade to macOS Monterey via patch deployment

  • The Patch ID 603388 for Monterey will be shown missing in compatible systems.
  • Deploy the Patch with the ID 603388 to those target systems.

Thus using patch deployment, you can deploy and perform Monterey upgrade to the compatible systems.