Originally Posted by plantsower
It doesn't. I only need OS 10.9 or later and I have 10.12.5. So I maybe should go straight to the App store and then to Catalina.

According to macOS Catalina - Technical Specifications, you're correct about needing only OS X 10.9, so I don't see any reason why not.

Recovery is really a sort of emergency tool and isn't meant to replace the regular upgrade process.

How to upgrade to macOS Catalina directs you to a Catalina d/l in item 4.

More: It may be that you need 10.12.6 before Software Update kicks in, but it's apparently not a technical necessity for installation.

Last edited by artie505; 10/03/20 01:08 AM. Reason: More
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