Notes before updating Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite

A few notes before updating to Yosemite's Mac OX 10.10, this article will not cover the details of the installation because I will spend that part on another video next.

First of all, a little bit of caution: usually new installations are stable and there are few cases of minor errors such as updating directly from the old OS X version to Yosemite. Therefore, if possible, consider copying data and installing new settings for better use. Apple provides OS X 10.10 Yosemite for free on the App Store, you just need to go to About -> Check Update .

1. Which machines can update to 10.10 Yosemite?

The machines in the list below are supported and free updates to OS X 10.10 Yosemite new. If your device does not belong to this list, please give your condolences, and in fact, it is probably old too, thinking about updating your device.

1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (Mid / Late 2007 or newer)
4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
7. Xserve (Early 2009)

2. Which versions can be updated directly to 10.10 Yosemite?

You don't have to use 10.9, you can update it from 10.8. Below are the operating system versions from which you can update to the new OS X.

1. OS X Snow Leopard (v10.6.8)
2. OS X Lion (v10.7)
3. OS X Mountain Lion (v10.8)
4. OS X Mavericks (v10.9)

3. Download OS X 10.10 Yosemite where?

Apple offers Yosemite for free on the App Store, requiring you to have an Apple ID account or download it here.

4. What is the minimum configuration required by OS X Yosemite?

1. Running OS X v10.6.8 or later
2. Minimum RAM 2GB
3. Minimum memory capacity 8GB

5. Handoff and Instant Hotspot, Phone and SMS only support phones

1. iOS 8 on iPhone - iPad (With SMS, it must be iOS 8.1)
2. MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
4. iMac (2012 or newer)
5. Mac mini (2012 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Late 2013)

6. AirDrop between Mac and iOS

1. iOS 8
2. MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
3. MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
4. iMac (2012 or newer)
5. Mac mini (2012 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Late 2013)

7. AirDrop between Mac and Mac

1. MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)
2. MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
3. MacBook (Late 2008 or newer)
4. iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
5. Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
6. Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010 or newer)

Finally, how to install?

Actually installing OS X 10.10 Yosemite is like installing previous MacOS X versions, nothing complicated. And you always have 2 options: direct update or new install . Please refer to the following chart: