When the installer boots, open disk utility from the utilities menu, or by doubleclicking it in the utilities window on the bottom left corner of the screen. The data on this chart is gathered from usersubmitted geekbench 5 results from the geekbench browser. Jun 26, 20 see how a macbook late 2008 with 4gb of ram running os x 10. The maximum version of mac os x, os x, or macos supported by each g3 and later mac follows. Ive got a late 2008 aluminum mac book that still runs like a champ. Dec 15, 2018 macbooks came to the compatibility game pretty late. Our macos compatibility checker will show you what macs the different. Its a macbook inch, aluminum, late 2008 mac os x version 10. Announced in october 2008, the macbook pro 15inch, late 2008 featured a stunning case redesign, the first in the 15inch macbook pro nee powerbook line in more than five years. So while apple decided to not support all bluetooth 4. How to enable continuity handoff features on unsupported.
I own every os since leopard and was wondering what everyone thinks is the most stable and. Apple fixes some late2008 unibody macbook issues with. Does anyone know if this model supports 8gb, as i have been receiving conflicting information from various sites all help appreciated. How to install a hard drive in the macbook pro 15inch. So i have a late 2008 aluminum unibody macbook and im wondering if its smart to upgrade to yosemite.
This version of os x can be installed on macs capable of running os x 10. Apple brings windows 10 support to mac in boot camp update. Macbook pro with retina display inch, late 2012 to early 2015 macbook pro with retina display 15inch, mid 2012 to mid 2015 macbook pro inch, mid 2012. It works hand in hand with icloud to keep photos, documents, and other. Thats because its designed specifically for the hardware it runs on and vice versa. If youre using one of these computers with os x mavericks or later, you can install macos catalina. Putting a rumor to rest owc supports 6gb in late 2008. Manual assured users can upgrade from the mac app store. Les mac compatibles avec macos sierra macgeneration. I want to make a clean os x mavericks install on a macbook pro 2008 a1278. You can find that blog post by following the link below.
Mar 11, 2016 unlike the people here commenting i fix and upgrade apple computers. Benchmark results for the macbook late 2008 with an intel core 2 duo p7350 processor can be found below. Next, select your usb drive in the target volume list, and click start operation. Apple fixes some late 2008 unibody macbook issues with dual.
See how a macbook late 2008 with 4gb of ram running os x 10. Quickly find which os x versions are compatible with your mac model and year. How to check your macs software compatibility 9to5mac. Mac pro, imac et macbook pro debut 2008 et suivants. Apple mac os x yosemite for mac free download and software.
If youre using an earlier macos, use the app store instead. It is the primary operating system for apples mac computers. The machine booted up from an external hd via usb 2. Otherwise, you can simply skip these steps and install to your volume containg a previous version of os x, and itll do an inplace upgrade. Unlike the people here commenting i fix and upgrade apple computers. You will need a macbook from early 2015 or later to use mojave. Affected machines introduced in late 2008 include macbooks running at 2. Update macbook late 2008 aluminum macrumors forums. Open the macos mojave patcher tool, and browse for your copy of the macos mojave installer app.
Experience music, tv, and podcasts in three allnew apps, which together replace itunes. Apple has released a firmware update for its late 2008 unibody 2008 macbook, macbook pro, and macbook air computer models. Macbook late 2008 aluminum, or early 2009 or newer for mountain lion. If youre using macos mojave, choose apple menu system preferences, then click software update where youll find the upgrade. The new continuity helps you hand off tasks from iphone to ipad to mac, but that. This is the most stringent compatibility requirement for all mac models. Insert your desired usb drive, open disk utility, and format it as os x extended journaled. Secret firmware update unlocks support for 8 gb ram on. Aug 12, 2014 hello, i have a macbook pro 5,1 a1286 model 2. Its still in a very good condition but im still running on os leopard. Nov 07, 2016 marking the 12th major release in apples annual os release cycle, version 10. Aug 25, 2018 reset macbook back to factory settings delete all information, all pictures, all documents, all files by erasing internal hardrive.
If you dont have broadband access, you can also upgrade your mac at any apple retail store. The office for mac team recently posted a blog post concerning lion compatibility. Now you can use airdrop to share and copy files back and forth between macs as usual, and the new mac with newer versions of os x will also appear on the older mac with older versions of os x for this walkthrough, a brand new retina macbook pro running os x 10. The unibody macbook will reliably support 8 gb only with the later version of efi firmware update 1. Geekbench 5 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of which is the score of an intel core i38100. Benchmark results for the macbook late 2008 with an intel core 2 duo p8600 processor can be found below.
Ive had good luck with upgrades in the past but i honestly thought mavericks was the last osx update that would support my dinosaur of a laptop. Sep 02, 2009 apple fixes some late 2008 unibody macbook issues with dual updates. See firmware update supports 8 gb in unibody macbook and late 2008 15. Not as fast as a new laptop, but very useful for web browsing, office, minecraft and other apps as well. It lets you do things you simply cant with other computers. Reset macbook back to factory settings delete all information, all pictures, all documents, all files by erasing internal hardrive. Macbook pro 2007, 2008 et 2009 macbook air 2008 et 2009 mac mini.
Macbookpro5,1 how to find your macs model id interested in using these videos on your site view our video usage policy. But there are still a few things you can do before downloading mountain lion to ensure that your mac is. Macbooks came to the compatibility game pretty late. Cannot reinstall os x on a 2008 mac desktop solutions. Throughout the early 1990s, apple had tried to create a next generation os to succeed. I recently started messing with it again and have installed the yosemite beta 4. May 07, 2020 if youre using one of these computers with os x mavericks or later, you can install macos catalina. I own every os since leopard and was wondering what everyone thinks is the most stable and best version of osx to. Best os to use on a late 2008 aluminum macbook not pro. The new unibody construction of the macbook for late 2008 makes this macbook one of.
This has made an unusable machine useful as a second laptop. For all macs that are compatible with a specifc maximum supported version of mac os x courtesy of s ultimate mac sort click the os of interest. Nov 30, 2015 the article specifies you need the newest version of os x for ios compatibility. Recommended latest osx for late 2008 macb apple community. Is running os x yosemite on a late 2008 macbook pro a good. If your mac wont start up from a compatible version of macos, it might require a specific build of that version. For complete specs on a particular system, click the name of the mac. Unibody macbook pro mac os x and windows compatibility. Microsoft will continue to work closely with apple to address problems that may occur with office for mac 2008 and 2011 and lion os. The existence of a recovery disk indicates it was updated to lion or later.
Is office for mac 2008 compatible with os x lion 10. Apple supports up to 4gb of memory in these machines, but owc has done the testing with our memory modules and has been able to support 6gb of memory since their release. The twopiece unibody case was carved from a single block of aluminum, which made it both extremely strong and impressively thin. Head to apples support page for the macos mojave compatibility details. Macs by maximum supported version of mac os x os x everymac.
Os x continuity activation tool, does just that only its automated, easier and faster. Owcs stepbystep video of how to install a hard drive the apple macbook pro 15 late 2008 unibody. Wondering which versions of macos or mac os x your mac can run. Macbook late 2008 aluminum, early 2009 or later macbook pro mid2009 or later macbook pro 15 mid late 2007 or later macbook pro 17 late 2007 or later macbook air late 2008 or later. Macs by maximum supported version of mac os x os x. Upgrade your mac from os x yosemite to macos sierra. You will be dismayed to discover airdrop doesnt work in windows 95 either. I checked with a staff from an apple shop and i was told that the. Macbook late 2008 aluminumearly 2009 and later macbook air late 2008 and later. Macbook pro late 2008 wont upgrade t apple community. Aside from putting extra ram 8gb and a ssd drive into it, ive not modified it other than os updates.
Ive read online that the spec should run sierra fine and you can either get it on by either flashing the firmware or doing the guide run by dosdude1. Apple has released a firmware update for its late2008 unibody 2008 macbook, macbook pro, and macbook air computer models. Boot os x, if you dont have it installed, you can use the install dvd select language, then click utilitiesterminal or another macbook with os x connect the two computers via firewire or thunderbolt, start the other macbook while holding the t button, boot your macbook while holding the options button alt. Apple fixes some late2008 unibody macbook issues with dual updates. Upgrading the ram pas 4gb is not required for performance as the os will have 6gb usable. Safari, and improved compatibility with apples usbc multiport adapters. Because the os is already wiped out, i can only try a recovery, b internet recovery or c bootable usb stick. Versions of the operating system earlier than the one that shipped with a particular mac are not compatible macbook pro models running mac os x 10. Adobe creative cloud support and compatibility with mac os x. Ensure that the tool successfully verifies the app. I upgraded my late 2008 aluminum macbook from 4gb to 8gb of ram, and replaced the hard drive with ssd samsung 850. Hey everyone, i received the aluminum macbook years ago for my graduation gift from highschool.