how to upgrade old mac os x lion to el capitan os x

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  • @chinomar1
    @chinomar1 Місяць тому +1

    Best video on UA-cam to solve this issue with older MacBooks, I have the mid 2012 version and it worked perfectly. Thank you!!

  • @shylynnburden6350
    @shylynnburden6350 Рік тому +1

    Sooooo helpful! My dad got me a 2008 MacBook and I started to get scared that I wasn’t able to have any use of it, this video solved every problem

  • @anika_storm3942
    @anika_storm3942 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you so much!!! I’ve been trying to figure out how to update for days. I ran across your video and this worked. I didn’t think about going to launchpad.

  • @PrichOp789
    @PrichOp789 4 роки тому +5

    Thank you! I'd been sitting here trying to figure out how to install the actual update for 20 minutes. I didn't even think about the Launchpad. Thanks again! :)

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      ike and subscribe for help more people like you

    • @Terriffiedddoll
      @Terriffiedddoll 3 роки тому

      20 MINUTES!? ive been trying to do it for months!

  • @walterfingerstyle
    @walterfingerstyle 4 роки тому +30

    Thank you so much for putting this video together!!! Worked like a charm!

    • @joshyi589
      @joshyi589 4 роки тому +2

      Walter Rodrigues Jr omg

  • @niloferkhatri5432
    @niloferkhatri5432 3 роки тому +9

    I've have been trying to solve this issue since last 15 hours
    Glad I came across your video and voila it worked!!!
    Thank you very much

  • @GhostXix
    @GhostXix Рік тому +2

    Thank god for you i dualbooted my mac with windows 10 and wiped the disk and got stuck with snow leopard you got yourself a new subscriber!

    • @canteromanoficial8903
      @canteromanoficial8903 Рік тому

      Como lo hiciste? Tengo entendido que windows 10 da pantallazo negro con esa gpu

    • @GhostXix
      @GhostXix Рік тому

      @@canteromanoficial8903 So i pressed cmd and r untill the intenet recovery came up and it gave me mac os snow leopard but i found on apple's website mac os Sierra download so i put that on a usb stick put it in my macbook then i got mac os installer then followed is video and found the mac os catalineta and instaled that hope this helped!

  • @PierreDaGriot
    @PierreDaGriot 4 роки тому +3

    Been trying for days. couldnt figure how to complete any updates. ran the first "install.dmg" files and nothing changed. . had no idea it was in the launchpad and i had to install again.
    Upgraded from Mountain Lion to Sierra. SUPER THANKS!

  • @jannettecacatian9576
    @jannettecacatian9576 3 роки тому +3

    OMG! It worked! This video is amazing! I’ve been trying different videos 2 days ago and am glad I came across to yours!

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      Like and subscribe to help more people like you

    • @mbaree
      @mbaree 2 роки тому

      What is meaning omg it works?¿ This mac it is 2011 which support till high sierra native !!

  • @mexigaming2341
    @mexigaming2341 3 місяці тому

    I can’t believe how Apple would make old lap tops obsolete but thank you for the help. I was able to update my safari as well and can now go on UA-cam!

  • @beansrgd
    @beansrgd 10 місяців тому +1

    Yes 🙌!!!! You’re a hero. First video I watched and was not scared at all: Seamless and easy to follow. Can’t wait to upgrade my OsLion . I don’t believe in obsolete 😜.

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  10 місяців тому +1

      Like and subscribe to help more people

  • @brantpoirier1681
    @brantpoirier1681 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for your video, just updated my old 2011 Mac mini to the better OS system with your help.

  • @ramirjones2509
    @ramirjones2509 4 роки тому +4

    Very simple just got a MacBook and upgraded it, not to mention Very easy instructions. Must Follow!

  • @eldridrefil3925
    @eldridrefil3925 4 роки тому +6

    thanks a lot. it works with my mac book pro early 2011... i just updated it now... and writing this comment with OS X el capitan.. cheers..! subscribed :)

  • @jdub1720
    @jdub1720 4 роки тому +3

    You are the man 💯, thx bro it works!!!! Now I’m able to upgrade from Lion to high Sierra thanks to you. I spent hours trying to get this going from a corrupted failed Mac OS Lion install.

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Thank you

    • @oldcomputers3913
      @oldcomputers3913 3 роки тому

      @@charliefixing the link is not working and yes I tried clicking on it a bunch if times please reply what do i do?
      please reply

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      @@oldcomputers3913 support.apple.com/en-us/HT211683

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      @@oldcomputers3913 download this with mcrosoft edge cuz goog chrome is no working

    • @oldcomputers3913
      @oldcomputers3913 3 роки тому

      @@charliefixing what do you recommend i update to el Capitan or Yosemite?

  • @LeonardoDeVinci1452
    @LeonardoDeVinci1452 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you it worked perfectly on my 2006 Macbook Pro

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  2 роки тому

      Like and subscribe to help more people like you

  • @Justshinegirl
    @Justshinegirl 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you sooooo much sir .I have been facing this problem almost 1 yr 😅tqqqq.may god bless you with lots of subscribe s ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      Like and subscribe for help more people like you

  • @anlo1072
    @anlo1072 Рік тому +5

    Thank you very much for your super clear and simple tutorial, it was my last attempt and it worked 🙏🙏🙏✨

  • @mattiasbroberg2683
    @mattiasbroberg2683 Рік тому

    After 2 weeks of googel syndrom... You are my new HERO.... Thanks a million. My Mac mini 2011 is up and running.

  • @hectormendez6896
    @hectormendez6896 4 роки тому +15

    You did it the right way! I watch a lot of videos and did all I was supposed to. But didn’t fix the problem🙏🏻 thank you very much!!

  • @Eddozi77
    @Eddozi77 4 роки тому +1

    I WAS LOOKING FOR A FIX FOR MY 2010 Macbook Pro 7.1 and you actually made this happen.
    Fuck those other videos and blogs man where it says you have to open terminal and shit.
    YOU ARE A BOSS

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Arjea Villaflor thanks man I’m here to help its nice to hear you found my vid helpful hope you subscribe because it would also make you a boss

  • @beckyacampoverde
    @beckyacampoverde 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much I thought I could never upgrade. Your walk through was awesome it did the trick

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      Like and subscribe to help more people like you

  • @Inklyneofficial
    @Inklyneofficial Рік тому +2

    Thanks very much it worked

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  Рік тому +1

      Like and subscribe to help more people like you

  • @cavindrry9217
    @cavindrry9217 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much I did everything my self but I didn't knew about launchpad so tysm!!!

  • @joseflores1138
    @joseflores1138 3 роки тому +2

    Your the only useful video out there, I really appreciate you.

  • @alexgreis
    @alexgreis 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much. Now I have to discover how to go to Catalina from El Capitain.

  • @Toquelibre
    @Toquelibre 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so Much for saving me over a $1000 on upgrading to a new Mac. I was able to finally update and also add Apps that we're not compatible with my old software. Your a Saint!

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Like and subscribe for your help

    • @oldcomputers3913
      @oldcomputers3913 3 роки тому

      @@charliefixing the link is not working and yes I tried clicking on it a bunch if times please reply what do i do?

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      @@oldcomputers3913 just looking on internet the link
      I put how to upgrade old Mac OS X

    • @oldcomputers3913
      @oldcomputers3913 3 роки тому

      @@charliefixing what is the link ?
      i did not find it

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому

      The link is the same but you need use internet explorer not google chrome or use safari

  • @sundar544
    @sundar544 3 роки тому +5

    Wonderful. After so many fail attempts like Thomas al Edison, finally breakthrough is on my list. Thanks a lot. Great help.

  • @louandkiersten745
    @louandkiersten745 4 роки тому +2

    Only video I could find that actually helped! Thank you

  • @ExEcluZive
    @ExEcluZive 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you man!! God bless you and your family

  • @fraktura6007
    @fraktura6007 5 місяців тому +1

    Worked great! Thanks a lot. You saved my time.

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  5 місяців тому

      @@fraktura6007 like and subscribe

  • @savageg4892
    @savageg4892 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much it works I’ve tried every way watching UA-cam videos but YOUUU you did the damn thing I subscribed

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      👍 now I am making a new video how to upgrade to catalina the old macs or unsupported macs

  • @JAWS_
    @JAWS_ 2 роки тому +1

    ur a god i couldnt figure this out thank u much
    saved me money trying to get sombody else to help like an subscribe from me

  • @MarkColifloresscapebhoy
    @MarkColifloresscapebhoy 2 роки тому +3

    You, my friend, is a life & money saver!!! Thank you 🙏

  • @nazbhuks2977
    @nazbhuks2977 4 роки тому +1

    Took a while but worked like a charm, now to move on to sierra thanks

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Naz Bhuks like and subscribe please and thanks

  • @mexigaming2341
    @mexigaming2341 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for the work! I was able to upgrade my old 2010 MacBook Pro and I can finally use safari

  • @abyssinia6091
    @abyssinia6091 3 роки тому +3

    You are a life saver bro. Thank you works perfect

  • @SweetYasio
    @SweetYasio 4 роки тому +2

    Thank You FRiend for very helping with your video ... and Regards from Copenhagen

  • @amitugargol330
    @amitugargol330 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot Charlie, added few more years to my MacBook Air 2011 model

  • @thoushallrockhard
    @thoushallrockhard 4 роки тому +1

    Thankyou so much! Finally worked! this had been making me so irritated 😂tried all sorts, glad I found your video very helpful🤙🏽🙏🏽😊

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

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  • @Νασκώφ
    @Νασκώφ Рік тому +1

    simple and clean thx mate

  • @Flex200Pump
    @Flex200Pump 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much it works really good and also I’m subbing

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  3 роки тому +1

      Like and subscribe for help more people like you

    • @Flex200Pump
      @Flex200Pump 3 роки тому

      @@charliefixing ok i will

  • @tuwambesimon4261
    @tuwambesimon4261 4 роки тому +1

    I don't know how thanks you, but thank you alot, I tried every method but it's only this one that worked for me.

  • @charleykahora1898
    @charleykahora1898 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you buddy. This really helped

  • @Unscripted01
    @Unscripted01 2 роки тому +2

    Freaking awesome man thanks a lot for taking your time!!!

  • @classichits7390
    @classichits7390 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks mate that was really helpful 🙏

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Dj Rageone Classic Hits 🌈 thanks for the feed back it would be awesome if you liked and subes to support me to help me make more videos in the future

  • @mkv2240
    @mkv2240 3 роки тому +2

    that was made so clear I am so impressed and grateful!

  • @jorgpeters7244
    @jorgpeters7244 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much, I got it working!

  • @Justanothervlog2
    @Justanothervlog2 2 роки тому +1

    I finally got it after 3 days smh thanks again

  • @Karich97
    @Karich97 Рік тому

    wow that's so cool that I can go to of site and upload the updater. thanks for showing me how to use it cos I was too dum for that. let me know how to breath next time

  • @Reallaydior
    @Reallaydior 4 роки тому +5

    You’re such a love saver thanks so much 💕

  • @ogmadlad
    @ogmadlad 4 роки тому +1

    GREAT video bro, these tips definitely worked!!!

  • @karinaquiles3960
    @karinaquiles3960 Рік тому +1

    This video was soooo helpful !!!

  • @mrtefy221
    @mrtefy221 4 роки тому +3

    THAT RIGHT THERE WAS JUST A LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! YOUREE THE BEST DUDE!! YOU MADE MY DAY!!

  • @fakhrulparvez
    @fakhrulparvez 4 роки тому +1

    Many many thanks for such a helpful video 😊

  • @knpatel86
    @knpatel86 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the video. I did install and restart but did not know the launcher part.

  • @lilsyr22
    @lilsyr22 Рік тому

    Does it still work it 2024?

  • @TheColeReport
    @TheColeReport 4 роки тому +2

    This actually helped me. Had no clue if you do it off Apple site you needed to use launch pad 👍👍👍

  • @elalivi8709
    @elalivi8709 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much, I followed your video step by step and it worked, 5***** 😀

  • @nailingitwithcarnivore658
    @nailingitwithcarnivore658 3 роки тому +1

    I get an error at 4:04 time on your video just after I open the installer. It says this version of OS X 10.11 cannot be installed on this computer. I have a Mac Pro Xeon x2 with 6 Gb ram and 2 tb hard drive.

  • @samanthatien6858
    @samanthatien6858 3 роки тому

    This was perfect! I didnt open the launchpad so thats where I messed up! Thanksn

  • @elmany0826
    @elmany0826 3 роки тому +1

    It works perfectly on mine, thanks 🙏

  • @tdhutch5569
    @tdhutch5569 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you sooo much it’s worked definitely subbing

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому +1

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  • @marshal2688
    @marshal2688 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for a great informative video

  • @patcanon6617
    @patcanon6617 4 роки тому +1

    Thx you so much I have been trying to fix my grandads iMac for a while

  • @emilygyles6579
    @emilygyles6579 Рік тому

    Hi
    Wanted to say a massive thanks because I tried this and it definitely worked so thanks 😊

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      @charliefixing  Рік тому

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  • @Ryan_Revier
    @Ryan_Revier 2 роки тому

    you could get it upgrade higher to macOS High Sierra since it supported models just like mine, the Macbook Mid 2010..

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  2 роки тому

      Yea, but some times not work. Just try

  • @mofrehsarhan5470
    @mofrehsarhan5470 Рік тому

    thank you so much for excellent and informative easy to follow step by stem , one question canI instal macOS Catalina also using the same meaathod ?
    `thank you

  • @this-y2u
    @this-y2u Рік тому

    The videos were very helpful, thank you. I have a question, though. Around 06:40 in the video, can you tell me how long you had to wait? I'm currently working on the same task, and it's going very slowly, so I'm worried. I know I'm asking late, but I'll wait for your reply

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  Рік тому

      This takes like 1 hour or less . All depends on internet speeds

  • @Unscripted01
    @Unscripted01 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome man thanks a lot!

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  2 роки тому

      Like and subscribe to help more people

  • @moizachrekar
    @moizachrekar 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you it helped me

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  2 роки тому

      Like and subscribe to help more people like you

  • @shitaalias5539
    @shitaalias5539 4 роки тому +1

    My mac is 10.7.5 but cannot upgrade to el capitan. Alert window said "This version of os x 10.11 cannot be installed on this computer" Please help me.... I urgently need to fix my mac. Thanks in advance

  • @miguelake5725
    @miguelake5725 4 роки тому +1

    Hola tengo un macbook pro 2012 el sistema es lion pero no reconoce dmg

    • @neyilacruz6636
      @neyilacruz6636 3 роки тому

      Hola supiste arreglarlo? A mi me pasa igual

  • @drayjay2580
    @drayjay2580 2 роки тому +1

    You sir, are a legend!

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  2 роки тому

      Just like and subscribe to help more people like you

  • @shehanniluksha7335
    @shehanniluksha7335 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much it helped me❤

  • @buyarizona7446
    @buyarizona7446 2 роки тому +1

    Bro you are the best ever

  • @BalaMurugan-et1rc
    @BalaMurugan-et1rc 4 роки тому +1

    Nice now update my macbook thanks

  • @anisaramadhani9930
    @anisaramadhani9930 4 роки тому +4

    OMG THANKYOU SO MUCH IT WORKS😭

  • @emersonrbraga
    @emersonrbraga 4 роки тому +2

    Show de bola, thank you! Um abraço aqui do Brazil!

  • @brunodasilva6342
    @brunodasilva6342 4 роки тому +1

    My MacBook 2008 says warning it couldn’t open after downloading capital because it was not recognised. Please help I did everything supposed to!

  • @1TheWhiteKnight1
    @1TheWhiteKnight1 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant, life saver, thank you.

  • @ichwillschoki
    @ichwillschoki Рік тому

    Good idea to load Chrome. Good browser for the old OS.

  • @EnriqueoficialRubio
    @EnriqueoficialRubio 4 роки тому +3

    Waoo excelente video nuevo por aquí dejando mi gran 👍bendiciones

  • @1991bcarey
    @1991bcarey 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks so much, exactly what I needed!

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Like and subscribe and your help me more thanks

  • @nelsonfontalvo
    @nelsonfontalvo 4 роки тому

    I have a MacBook 4.1 white 13 inch 2008 with osx lion no program works for me or even the Appstore I would like to know until which system can be updated I tried downloading the released version of osx el capitan on the Apple page and use diskcreator for the USB pendrive but the PC does not detect the iso image or the pkg or dmg file in the end it tells me that the system is not compatible with this MacBook, what can I do in this case?

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Your Mac is not compatible you need lookin for another video like how to upgrade unsupported macs

  • @michaeltorres8293
    @michaeltorres8293 3 роки тому

    it doesn’t take me to that page where i can download os x el captain , it takes me to how to get older versions of it

  • @foufa800
    @foufa800 4 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this video, i would like to know if Once you do it, all the files that are on the os x lion's session will be lost in the new capitan session?

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому +2

      wafa Daoud Brikci yes you will lost your files, make a back up first.

  • @onlynasel2598
    @onlynasel2598 4 роки тому +1

    Great job bro 👍 thank you for the video ❤

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Nasrallah El like and subscribe for upload more videos

  • @LadyVocals22
    @LadyVocals22 Місяць тому

    Did this exact same thing, mine didn’t work…please help

  • @jjblakey
    @jjblakey 4 роки тому +1

    I’m having a problem my Mac is on an older Mac OS and safari is not working

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      try downloading any other browser

    • @jjblakey
      @jjblakey 4 роки тому

      @@charliefixing ok

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      Or reset you mac . Reinstaling osx again

    • @jjblakey
      @jjblakey 4 роки тому

      @@charliefixing I already did that

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      I have another video to download old browser for old macs check

  • @jmr3858
    @jmr3858 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this 👍

  • @victormachuca6621
    @victormachuca6621 4 роки тому +3

    Tried it but the version of OS X 10.11 can be installed on my computer I’m running on Mac OS X version 10.7.5 is there any way you could help out I would really appreciate it thank you

    • @ansonek2343
      @ansonek2343 4 роки тому

      Same thing happened to me I am just wondering the same thing.

    • @superepicjuce
      @superepicjuce 4 роки тому

      It won't work on a non compatible mac like mac pro 1,1 (which is what im using) so you are stuck on 10.7 sadly

    • @ansonek2343
      @ansonek2343 4 роки тому

      @@superepicjuce :(

    • @superepicjuce
      @superepicjuce 4 роки тому

      Ansonek Q you'll just have to read apple's compatibility list OR go through the hassle of modding your SMC

    • @ansonek2343
      @ansonek2343 4 роки тому

      @@superepicjuce I know

  • @キウィキウィ
    @キウィキウィ 3 роки тому +1

    this guide is very helpful

  • @LunerversalFilmTV
    @LunerversalFilmTV 4 роки тому

    But how do you install from a blank Apple iMac 2009? I wiped out my drive and the only way to install it, is through Apple site using wifi, but it's saying i can't update or install EL Capitain on my computer. Do you know how to install it and boot up from an external drive?

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

      if you computer is 2009 do you need check first the compatibility on it.
      on description there is the link.
      you can buy the EL Capitan USB to install this on your laptop or install the OSX from mac and them upgrade to EL Capitan

  • @corylucifora7986
    @corylucifora7986 4 роки тому +2

    I am trying this on my mid 2011 iMac hopefully it will work!!!🤞

    • @corylucifora7986
      @corylucifora7986 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much it worked great!!!!

    • @nilaydidolkar
      @nilaydidolkar 4 роки тому +1

      I'm gonna try this for my 2009 iMac. 😬🤞

    • @corylucifora7986
      @corylucifora7986 4 роки тому +1

      Nilay Didolkar I hope it works out fine🤞

  • @ashuagarwal9449
    @ashuagarwal9449 4 роки тому +1

    Hi I am installing in Mac os 10.7.5 and its stuck at install screen at about 16 mintue left from past three hours

  • @Bobtobob
    @Bobtobob 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks It worked perfectly

  • @ninethetwotailedfox
    @ninethetwotailedfox 4 роки тому

    OMG I WAS SO STUPID I INSTALLED IT AND NOTHING HAPPENED!!! ALL I HAD TO DO IS CHECK APPS OMG THX

  • @erangaasiri2787
    @erangaasiri2787 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot bro...really helped this👍

    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

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  • @nicolausalexanderlee2232
    @nicolausalexanderlee2232 4 роки тому +1

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    • @charliefixing
      @charliefixing  4 роки тому

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