Should I update my 2nd generation MacBook Air to OS X Yosemite?

I have a 2nd Generation MacBook Air... Should I upgrade to Yosemite? I tried the beta and it was really slow but works perfectly on Mavericks.

A password reset would certainly be a good idea. However, it could be an iCloud issue. If you Mac matches your user password to your Apple password, it could be that when you initially start up, you don't have an internet connection...
Logging in as guest gets you connected, thus being able to authenticate. So when you change it, either make sure it's stored locally, or run some diagnostics on wifi connection upon startup. Out of interest, are you connected at the login screen (top right next to the time will tell you)?

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I need to upgrade my first generation Macbook Air to Lion OS x10. I need to install software that requires 10.7 also a java update that requires 10.7. I am currently on Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and my macbook Air 1.1 will not go up to Mountain Lion. The lion s

I need to upgrade my first generation Macbook Air 1,1 to Lion OS x10. I need to install other software that requires 10.7 also a java update that requires 10.7. I am currently on Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and my macbook Air 1.1 will not go up to Mountain Lion. The Lion software update 10.7 is no longer available from the store or downloads.
Where do I get this?
It was only released a couple of months ago.
I really feel disinfranchised already by not being able to upgrade and keep up with other software needs but to not allow me to update to my full capacity is really ridiculous.

@Jennacide wrote:
It was only released a couple of months ago.
OS Lion was released 16 months ago... in July 2011.
Lion Tech Specs > http://support.apple.com/kb/SP629
To upgrade to Lion...
Contact Apple in your Country to Purchase a Snow Leopard Disc...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
In the US...
1-800-MY-APPLE or 1-800-676-2775
After the Successful Install, run Software Update to get the latest updates...
Be sure to make a Backup of your Current System Before Upgrading...
Also... Check here for compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table

I have a first generation MacBook Air that has been refurbished via the Apple store. I installed Snow Leopard about a year ago and now, my computer wont update! It will download the updates restart my computer, but then I get an error message!

I have a first generation MacBook Air that has been refurbished via the Apple store. I installed Snow Leopard about a year ago and now, my computer wont update! It will download the updates restart my computer, but then I get an error message and the computer wont restart!

What is a error message and what do you see when it appears?
Haven't much problem with Airs around here, since they have a SSD they tend to be more reliable.
Perhaps it was a bad update, have you ran through this list of possible fixes?
Do as many as possible, starting with #1. Until the problem is resolved.
Use the boot 10.6 USB instead of the disk of course.
Step by Step to fix your Mac

How can i change the apple ID in my 2nd hand macbook air, i have no more contact with the first owner. thanks

how can i change the apple ID in my 2nd hand macbook air, i have no more contact with the first owner. thanks
i already have an apple ID, but it seems that the original ID is locked to the first owner.

Perform the steps the first owner should have done for you as listed here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5189

I currently run the Design and Web Premium CS6 on a first generation MacBook Air and want to buy a new MacBook Pro. How do I know whether I can install my Adobe programs onto the new computer? Because I know there is some kind of limit.

I currently run the Design and Web Premium CS6 on a first generation MacBook Air and want to buy a new MacBook Pro. How do I know whether I can install my Adobe programs onto the new computer? Because I know there is some kind of limit.
Also, I had to install the software twice on my same computer before because I had to reboot the computer. I don't know if this affects the limit.

You are allowed to have two activated installations so there should not be a problem having working installations on the two machines. If by chance you have somehow tied up two activations for the one machine you can have Adobe support help resolve that thru chat.
Serial number and activation chat support (non-CC)
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

HT5313 OS 10.7.5 update has trashed my macbook air.

OS 10.7.5 update has trashed my macbook air. It now takes ages to boot and does not shut down. How can I restore my computer? Also textedit can't open files saying I don't have permission. I can cat them in Terminal fine and the permissions are OK in Get Info.

Thanks macjack and FatMac\>MacPro ,
After repaiing permissions in disc utility I couldn’t log in again, and couldn’t understand rebuilding ACL permissions as I had printed out your replies and had no access to my email to get the link.
After trying to install the update from the combo updater thing got even worse, next I did a reinstall from recovery, which spent six hour downloading then failed with no error. I did an erase of my partition and reinstall which then failed but gave me an error about encryption. So I erased the whole drive and reinstalled. This worked. I then ran the update again and it was broken the same as the first update!
After another erase and reinstall I decided not to update, so I stated the restore from time machine. After this completed it crashed with the error message saying I must power off and then on again. restarting didn’t help.
After another erase of the whole drive, and reinstall I did a partial restore from time machine and am running again.
However, I don’t want to attempt another upgrade to 10.7.5. Will Apple comeout with a statement about what went wrong? When will you fix this update?
In the mean time I suggest to any owners of MacBook Air to avoid this update.
For reference this is my model:
Model Name:          MacBook Air
Model Identifier:          MacBookAir4,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core i5
Processor Speed:          1.6 GHz
Number of Processors:          1
Total Number of Cores:          2
L2 Cache (per Core):          256 KB
L3 Cache:          3 MB
Memory:          4 GB
Boot ROM Version:          MBA41.0077.B0F
SMC Version (system):          1.74f1
Cheers.

Trouble with slow Macbook Air. I have first generation MacBook Air and have a hard time keeping hard drive from being full. Right now, I have almost 5 gigs available, but mac is slow and I keep getting color wheel when I use Mail. Any suggestions?

Trouble with slow Macbook Air. I have first generation MacBook Air and have a hard time keeping hard drive from being full. After trashing many docs, I have almost 5 gigs available, but mac is slow and I keep getting color wheel when I use Mail. I'd like to install Lion, but now I'm afraid it will slow down my machine even further. Do I have enough free hard disc space? Is Mail problem related to free hard disc space? Thanks for your help!

7gb of free disc space is required to install Lion. Read this about how to free up disc space: http://pondini.org/OSX/DiskSpace.html. Also, advice on how to speed up your mac: http://www.maclife.com/article/feature/25_ways_speed_your_mac

Mavericks on first generation macbook air ?

I hope that OSX Mavericks will work on my first generation Macbook Air.
At the moment I am stuck with an unsatisfying OSX Lion on a great machine. Or left with the choice to go back to 10.6.8. again. Any hope for me ?

As far as I know Mountain Lion does not run on the first generation Macbook Air.
Modellname:          MacBook Air
Modell-Identifizierung:          MacBookAir1,1
Prozessortyp:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Prozessorgeschwindigkeit:          1,6 GHz
Anzahl der Prozessoren:          1
Gesamtanzahl der Kerne:          2
L2-Cache:          4 MB
Speicher:          2 GB
Busgeschwindigkeit:          800 MHz
Boot-ROM-Version:          MBA11.00BB.B03

Issue when updating my 2,1 Macbook Air from 10.6.8 to Mountain Lion.

I am trying to update my 2,1 Macbook Air from 10.6.8 to Mountain Lion however when I go to install it, it says "This update requires OS X version 10.8.". I cant see a resolution anywhere and so was hoping you guys could help?

Yes, and that's good and correct.
Now:
LousyFool wrote:
If the installation of ML doesn't start automatically after the download, you'll find a file named "Install Mac OS X Mountain Lion.app" under Applications. That will get it going.

Can I update a 2nd generation ipod touc (4.2.1) to the newest 5.1.1?

I am trying to update a 2nd generation ipod touch to 5.1.1 and cannot find any information on if this can be done. Also, when plugged into iTunes (yes, I have the latest version) I get a message that the software on iPod is up to date at 4.2.1
please email me at [email protected] for any infomation.

It can't be done.
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Can I download Mavericks on my first generation Macbook Air?

I need to know if I can download Mavericks on my first generation Macbook Air?

See 10.9 System Requirements > OS X Mavericks: System Requirements
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So you cant update the 2nd Generation ipod touch anymore?

So you cant update the 2nd Generation ipod touch anymore?

I must voice my total dissatisfaction here.
My iPod touch 2nd gen is less than 3 years old - it can't run the latest iOS, My G5 tower at home can't run the latest OS. I am a .mac user (I have been since it started) but I can't migrate to iCloud and the .mac service is being deprecated. Everything is considered too old to update.
Well - I can update in fact - if I buy a new Mac and a new iPod. This means essentially throwing away my old Apple hardware (again - I have 8 old Macs in the basement). I'm pretty sick of finding myself in this situation. I run both Macs and PCs - one of my development PCs here is still running WIndows 98 very well!
So what I am likely to do is cancel all my Apple services and mothball all my Apple products, as I can't really afford the luxury of upgrading all my hardware (over £2500) just so my calendars and contacts will sync across my devices. I'm likely to migrate to Windows to do this. Painful.
Shameful behaviour from Apple in this age of concern over excess consumption and excess waste production. You've lost (another) long-term Apple devotee and evangelist.

Update. 2ND generation ipod touch.

Can i update a 2nd generation ipod to IOS5 ? I know that below "about" in "general" there is suppost to be a thing that says update but my ipod doesn't have that. And, when i go to itunes it doesn't let me update it. Help !! Please !

I hope I didn't find you too late, Krrishlnd or anyone else interested, but when I inadvertently updated some apps beyond my 2nd generation iPod's iOS 4.2.1 capability, since I also have a new 3rd generation iPad, and my iTunes dutifully tries to update those apps beyond my iPod's capabilities--or if an app's "improvements" are worse than the previous version, I go to the trash on my Mac's desktop and open it. Yes, my iTunes normally catches the apps in question, and will state that the app is incompatible with my Touch, but occasionally an app slips through. In your Trash, unless you empty it regularly, you'll find iTunes' discarded previous versions of your apps. In fact you may find several earlier versions of the same apps in question, if it has been an unusually long time since you've emptied your trash. Newer Mac OS 10.X doesn't routinely empty the Trash like OS 9 and earlier used to do on shutdown and restart, so there's hope here. The discarded apps have abbreviated names you'll probably recognize, all with .ipa extensions at the end. They aren't overwritten when iTunes updates your iOS devices; iTunes just removes them and places them intact in the Trash.
What I do is make up a new folder (call it something like "iOS apps recovered from Trash" or whatever you like), either on my desktop or on an external harddrive, and select pretty much every app in my Trash (look for the extension .ipa) and haul them out of the trash to the new folder. From there (you can't open or use files directly from in Trash--your computer will just let you know you can't do it), just double-click on the older version of the app you want to reinstall on your 2nd generation iPod Touch. Your iTunes will ask if you want to replace the newer version with the older one. Click OK and then plug in your iPod Touch and let iTunes update it. I've restored apps back to working versions when app authors have mistakenly released newer versions too buggy or incompatible (despite being advertised otherwise) with my iPod Touch on several occasions using this method. If you create the folder on your desktop, the selected Trash's contents empty into it. If on an external harddrive, the originals remain in the trash--you may empty the Trash now that you've made the back-up folder.
If you have previously discarded the Trash contents, your only option now is to search on the Internet for archived copies of the apps in question. Just make sure your antivirus software is up to date, since one never knows where these apps have been...
I hope this helps. This method has spared me many headaches over the past couple of years. Hope your kid, in the mean time, hasn't yelled at you so loudly you have had to take away his/her iPod for bad attitude. Good luck.

Icloud drive fails to work at all on my Macbook Air 11 inch with Yosemite recently installed, 2014-09-20

icloud drive fails to work at all on my Macbook Air 11 inch with Yosemite recently installed, 2014-09-20. It works fine on my iMac, but that's no use to me. Unless it works with my Macbook Air, it's useless. Dropbox manages very well, but Dropbox has recently promoted the War Criminal Condoleeeza Rice to its board, presumably so it can spy on its users better. So, Apple, what's the problem? Any answers to this common problem?

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I went to a little keyboard called the Joy and it had a positive switch so I didn't have the wakeup problem. It worked well though after several months I wore it out and had to replace it with another one. I also didn't like how flat it sat and used rubber bumpers on the back. It too had a short throw that hurt my finger tips after a while but it was better than the Apple.
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I have a MacBook Air with OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. The "cut" function is available in "Edit" but not active upon any file selection. What to do to have it active?

I have a MacBook Air with OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. The "cut" function is available in "Edit" but not active upon any file selection. What to do to have it active?

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