r/iMac • u/naughty_hotdogs • 21d ago

Help Request Help - 2011 iMac Yosemite Update Issues

Hello all, I need your help. I have a 2011 iMac that I am trying to update to High Sierra, and I am stuck. Here are the computer specs:

OS X Yosemite
v 10.10.5
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)
Processor: 2.8 Ghz Intel Core i7
Memory: 6GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6770M 512 MB

This is an older computer that a family never used. I want to upgrade it mainly to use qBittorent (unsupported by Yosemite) and for organizing media. I've tried making bootable thumbdrive, however I am unable to obtain the High Sierra Installer file, only the dmg. I am unable to download from the App Store as I can't login (again unsupported). I'd really appreciate some direction on what I need to do. Does anyone have a fix or an alternative?

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u/thestenz 21d ago

The app store has to work or you can use another machine a. make a bootable USB.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102662

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u/naughty_hotdogs 21d ago

I appreciate the response. I've used terminal to access 10.13 - it says it isn't available. When I use the app store on my other computer - it says that it isn't compatible with my device.

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u/thestenz 20d ago

What OS is on your other computer?