macOS 11, officially known as , marked a massive shift for Apple, moving away from the "Version 10" naming convention that lasted nearly 20 years.
Since macOS Big Sur is no longer the latest release, you won't always find it on the main "Software Update" screen. Use these official methods instead: 1. The Mac App Store mac os x11 download
Type the following command: softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 11.7.10 macOS 11, officially known as , marked a
Once finished, the "Install macOS Big Sur" app will appear in your folder. 2. Using Terminal (For Advanced Users) The Mac App Store Type the following command:
Before downloading, ensure your Mac supports macOS 11. Big Sur dropped support for many older models: 2015 and later MacBook Air: 2013 and later MacBook Pro: Late 2013 and later Mac Mini: 2014 and later iMac: 2014 and later iMac Pro: 2017 and later (all models) Mac Pro: 2013 and later macOS Big Sur - App Store