is there any way to install apps which require os 13 on 12.7.6 ?
Mohamed_Shaheen
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User level: Level 1 (4 points)Can I install apps requiring OS 13 on OS 12.7.6?
Posted on Nov 10, 2026 1:05 AM
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Jan Hedlund
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User level: Level 7 (25,183 points)Nov 10, 2026 6:04 AM in response to Mohamed_Shaheen
Normally, not. However, you may want to check whether an older compatible version of the app in question is available for download. See also the following user tip by SravanKrA: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250008171
Otherwise, you would have to investigate whether a different (but similar) app with lower system requirements exists.
Jan Hedlund
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User level: Level 7 (25,183 points)Nov 10, 2026 6:20 AM in response to Jan Hedlund
EDIT:
Correction. My previous response was based on a misunderstanding. I interpreted it as a question about iOS, not macOS.
However, the same principle generally applies to macOS. Check whether the developer has an older version of the app available for download. Alternatively, look for a different (compatible) app with similar features.
Just as an example, if the Chrome web browser no longer is compatible, Firefox could possibly be used instead.
VikingOSX
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User level: Level 10 (131,878 points)Nov 10, 2026 8:21 AM in response to Mohamed_Shaheen
When developers build their Apps, whether on i/Pad/OS or macOS, they may be forced to set a minimum operating system version when using developer frameworks because specific features that are used in the application were not introduced in the older operating system version.
Sound advice about determining if the vendor still provides older versions of their app that do run on macOS Monterey.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256391785