- The latest version of OS X that you can get running on a MacBook 4,1 (Early 2008 model) is Mac OS X 10.7.5. El Capitan will not run on the non-Aluminium 2008 models (Early or Late). I have verified this information against the Mactracker app (not affiliated with Mactracker in any way).
- OS X El Capitan gives you simpler, smarter ways to do the things you do most with your Mac. Like working in multiple apps at the same time using Split View. Searching for information with an even more helpful Spotlight. Keeping your favorite websites handy with Pinned Sites.
It installs an app named Install Version Name. Open that app from your Applications folder to begin installing the operating system. MacOS Sierra 10.12 can upgrade El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, or Lion; OS X El Capitan 10.11 can upgrade Yosemite, Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard.
OS X El Capitan was previewed for the first time at WWDC 2015 on June 8. Version number OS X 10.11 and codenamed Gala, El Capitan was released on September 30, 2015.
The real-world El Capitan is a geological feature of Yosemite National Park, so it makes sense that OS X El Capitan builds on the foundation Apple laid for OS X Yosemite, as well. It doesn't have a dramatic rework of the user interface like Yosemite did. Instead, Apple's made numerous refinements and improvements to workflow, performance and efficiency to make the Mac faster and easier to use than ever.
Enhancements in El Capitan include a new split-view for apps to make it easier to switch between two apps at once. An improved Mission Control makes it much easier to switch between open apps, and there's a handy way to find your mouse pointer on big Retina display screens simply by shaking it to make it grow. Spotlight now responds to natural language commands. Mail gains new data detectors to make it easier to take action on information people are sending you, an updated Notes app lets you drag clippings in from apps like Safari, Maps, Photos, Pages, Numbers and Keynote. Photos adds editing extensions to make it easier to do more with your images without having to leave the app. Safari adds the ability to mute noisy web pages, pin frequently visited sites for easy visiting, and better performance and efficiency than ever. Maps finally gets support for public transit systems. Metal for OS X promises dramatically improved graphics performance, not just for games but for any app that leverages OpenGL. A host of other performance and security enhancements rounds out El Capitan's offerings. What's more, if your Mac can run Yosemite, it'll be able to run El Capitan too — and just like Yosemite, El Capitan will be absolutely free.
Which macOS version is installed?
From the Apple menu in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Big Sur, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.
Which macOS version is the latest?
El Capitan Latest Version
As updates that change the macOS version number become available, this article is updated to show the latest version of that macOS. To get a later version, install the latest Apple software updates.
Mac Os 10.11.6 Update
| macOS | Latest version |
|---|---|
| macOS Big Sur | 11.6 |
| macOS Catalina | 10.15.7 |
| macOS Mojave | 10.14.6 |
| macOS High Sierra | 10.13.6 |
| macOS Sierra | 10.12.6 |
| OS X El Capitan | 10.11.6 |
| OS X Yosemite | 10.10.5 |
| OS X Mavericks | 10.9.5 |
| OS X Mountain Lion | 10.8.5 |
| OS X Lion | 10.7.5 |
| Mac OS X Snow Leopard | 10.6.8 |
| Mac OS X Leopard | 10.5.8 |
| Mac OS X Tiger | 10.4.11 |
| Mac OS X Panther | 10.3.9 |
| Mac OS X Jaguar | 10.2.8 |
| Mac OS X Puma | 10.1.5 |
| Mac OS X Cheetah | 10.0.4 |