How to Get Rid of the High Sierra Upgrade Banner in the Mac App Store
Hey there! Are you tired of that annoying upgrade banner in the Mac App Store constantly popping up, urging you to update to High Sierra? Well, I totally understand your frustration, and I’ve got you covered. In this guide, I’m going to show you a simple trick to hide that pesky banner, so you can browse the store without any distractions.
First things first, open up the Mac App Store on your computer. Once you’re in, take a look at the top left corner of the window, right beside the Apple logo. Do you see that “Store” option? Yeah, click on it.
A dropdown menu will appear, presenting you with a bunch of different options. Look for “Hide High Sierra Upgrade” in the list, and simply click on it. Voila! The upgrade banner will magically disappear, giving you a clean and clutter-free browsing experience.
Now, I know what you might be thinking. What if you change your mind later and actually want to upgrade to High Sierra? Well, it’s super easy to bring back the upgrade banner whenever you’re ready. Just go back to the “Store” option in the top left corner, and this time, you’ll see “Show High Sierra Upgrade” in the dropdown menu. Click on it, and the banner will reappear, ready for you to take the next step.
So there you have it, a quick and simple way to hide that nagging High Sierra upgrade banner in the Mac App Store. Not only will this save you from the constant reminder to update, but it’ll also give you the freedom to browse the store without any interruptions. Goodbye, banner! Hello, smooth App Store experience!
If you have a Mac that can run macOS High Sierra but haven’t upgraded yet, you probably see a big banner advertising Apple’s latest operating system every time you check for software updates in the Mac App Store. This can be useful if you want to upgrade, but it can get annoying if you prefer to stick with your current version of macOS.
There are valid reasons for declining or delaying updates. Some software you rely on might not be compatible with the latest version of macOS. Apple updates often come with bugs and technical issues. And some people simply prefer the look and feel of an older version of macOS.
Fortunately, if you’re not interested in upgrading to High Sierra, you can get rid of that banner in the Mac App Store. Just open the Mac App Store and click on the Updates button. You’ll see the High Sierra upgrade banner at the top, along with other available updates. Right-click (or Control-click) anywhere on the banner except for the “Free Upgrade” or “Learn More” buttons. A new button labeled “Hide Update” will appear. Click on it, and the banner will disappear.
Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean you can never upgrade to High Sierra. If you change your mind later, you can search for it in the Mac App Store or find it in the “Featured” section.
Now, what if you want to upgrade but don’t see the upgrade banner in the Mac App Store? That’s because not every Mac is compatible with High Sierra, and Apple only shows the banner to Macs that meet the system requirements. To check if your Mac is too old for High Sierra, here are the requirements:
– MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
– MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
– MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
– Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
– iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
– Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
In addition, you need OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion or later, 2GB of RAM, and 14.3GB of available storage.
If your Mac meets these requirements but you still can’t upgrade through the Mac App Store, you may consider creating a High Sierra USB installer using another Mac and performing the upgrade that way. Just remember to back up all your important data before making any changes to your Mac’s operating system!