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Hi, I would like to install the latest version BIG SUR on my Mac book Air Mid 2013. Any experiences on how your Mac is performing after this update?
If all my files are in the iCloud drive and dropbox, should I have to do another backup in an external disk while installing this update?
I appreciate your advice :)
Thanks!
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12
To add to @dialabrain points
There are several points to consider before attempting the upgrade to Big Sur. The most important is Due Diligence on the part of the User and is a Prerequisite for a smooth upgrade.
The below points should all be consider Before attempting the upgrade.
Point # 1 - Are there pre-existing Unresolved Software Issues. They should be resolved prior to upgrading - many will / may carryover to Big Sur making the system unstable / unusable.
Point # 2 - What are the System Requirements ie: Empty Space Requirements specific to the Big Sur.
Point # 3 - Are the installed Applications / Extensions compatible with Big Sur. Check with the Developer for compatible Apps / extension or do they offer updates. Same does for Third Party Drivers for Printer, Scanners etc.
Point # 4 - Do I have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having a Time Machine Backup and for addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways
Point # 5 - Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS. The Built-in Security of Big Sur is all that is required.
To add to @dialabrain points
There are several points to consider before attempting the upgrade to Big Sur. The most important is Due Diligence on the part of the User and is a Prerequisite for a smooth upgrade.
The below points should all be consider Before attempting the upgrade.
Point # 1 - Are there pre-existing Unresolved Software Issues. They should be resolved prior to upgrading - many will / may carryover to Big Sur making the system unstable / unusable.
Point # 2 - What are the System Requirements ie: Empty Space Requirements specific to the Big Sur.
Point # 3 - Are the installed Applications / Extensions compatible with Big Sur. Check with the Developer for compatible Apps / extension or do they offer updates. Same does for Third Party Drivers for Printer, Scanners etc.
Point # 4 - Do I have a Rescue Plan In-Place. This comprises having a Time Machine Backup and for addition purposes - two Tested Bootable Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways
Point # 5 - Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS. The Built-in Security of Big Sur is all that is required.
You're welcome.
I think you'll be fine but you still need to back up first.
FWIW, you should always do a backup before upgrading.
I have a 2013 MBA among others, Big Sur runs fine on it.
I should add, my MBA has 8GBs of RAM and a 256GB drive. If you only have 4GBs of RAM and 128GB drive, that could be an issue.
Thanks for your response :)
I have this features: 8 GB 1600 MHz DDR3, 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 and Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536 MB and 160GB available storage.
What do you think?
Hi P. Phillips,
Thanks for your reply. How do I search for Unresolved Software Issues? Is there any "doctor" app that can check it for me automatically?
Totally agree with Learned Contributor @ dialabrain
I've already answered that twice. If the upgrade fails it will make your life easier to recover. Is it absolutely necessary? No. Just don't come crying to us if things go wrong. 😎
jajja ok thanks :) for taking your time to help me :)
You're welcome.
Installing Latest Versión BIG SUR in old Mac book air, mid 2013
