Upgrading 2006 Macbook Pro From 10.4.11 to 10.5

[DBoommac]

Hi All,

I’m working on updating a 15inch MacBook Pro (October 2006). I’m currently running 10.4.11 but trying to update to 10.5 so I can get to 10.7.5. I was unable to use the 10.5.1 download from the Apple Store, saying that I need 10.5 to install. If I buy a used 10.5.1 retail disc will I be able to install it on my 10.4.11 operating system? Or do I need to find a 10.5 disc? Thanks for the help!

 

[Intell]

The only option for you is the 10.6 retail disc that is still sold by Apple. Once that is installed you will be able to upgrade to 10.7

 

[CoastalOR]

I agree with @Intell. Unfortunately the Apple retail CD is only 10.6.3 and you need 10.6.8 to use the App Store to install 10.7.5.

Apple retail Snow Leopard:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MC573Z/A/mac-os-x-106-snow-leopard

To update 10.6.3 to 10.6.8:
https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399?locale=en_US

To buy Lion from Apple:
https://www.apple.com/shop/product/D6106/os-x-lion