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How to update OS on MacBook. Updating and reinstalling the operating system using various methods. Completing the update installation process

27 Sep 2018

Dmitry Marishin

The latest version of the update was recently released for Mac models. Let's look at how to update your devices to macOS Mojave. What does this firmware contain? When you install mojave, you will get many additional features that were not available before. The developers have significantly improved the system to make it more comfortable for you to work on laptops. Added “dark mode”, which makes it easier to get work done. Using the “stacks” function, the system will automatically distribute the files. Taking screenshots is now much easier. IN App Store You will find good programs for this. The main good news is that now you can update the system for free and quickly. Read below for information on how to do this.

Can you install macOS Mojave on your laptop?

To start the launch operating system, check if it is compatible with your device.

Models compatible with the latest firmware:

  • MacBook Air, version since 2012;
  • MacBook Pro, version from 2012;
  • Mac mini, version from 2012;
  • iMac, version from 2012;
  • iMac Pro – all models.
  • Mac Pro (2013, mid-2010 and 2012)

You also need free space on your laptop: 2 GB of memory and 12.5 GB of disk space. Downloading mojave is possible at Apple devices with OS X Mountain Lion or later.

In order to find out the necessary parameters, just go to the menu item about Mac and look at the model and quantity free space on disk.

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Let's start downloading macOS.

To download the firmware you will need good internet, so check your connection before updating macOS. Next, follow the link, download the application and click the “Download” button.

The program will automatically download, click the “continue” button and follow the prompts on the screen. The download may take a long time, so you can start it in the evening and have it complete in the morning. The program may request your data when you launch the application. To do this, enter your password and administrator name that you use to log into your Mac and click Allow Adding.

The final stage of installation.

When starting the application, do not close the lid of your laptop or put it into sleep mode. During the update, the device may reboot and show the download percentage or not display any information.

After the installation is complete, you will receive notifications about the availability of firmware updates.

Automatic system update.

When using OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later, you have the option to download the update in the background. Provided that the App Store settings are set to automatic download released updates. The system will send you a notification that you can download Mojave. By clicking the install button, the download will begin automatically. If you are not ready to update, you can simply hide the notification and start downloading at a time convenient for you. When you're ready, go to your Applications folder and click on the macOS Mojave Installation file. It's quite simple.

Upgrade your system for cool features to get the most out of your laptop. Follow our tips and install macOS Mojave quickly and safely.

its new desktop operating system OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Most likely, this particular build will become the final one and will soon be available for everyone to download from the Mac App Store. The release of Mavericks is just around the corner, so now is the right time to properly prepare your Mac for upgrading to the latest OS X. Read about how to do this correctly in our material.

What you will need

So, first, let's determine which Mac models support the new OS X. Apple has not officially announced the system requirements for its new operating system, but judging by the fact that it works on any Mac that supports OS X 10.6.8 and later editions OS X, supported models include:

  • iMac (mid 2007 and newer);
  • MacBook (aluminum model - late 2008 and later; new model- beginning of 2009 and later);
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer);
  • 13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2009 or later):
  • 15-inch MacBook Pro (Mid-Late 2007 or newer);
  • 17-inch MacBook Pro (Late 2007 or newer);
  • Mac mini (early 2009 and newer);
  • Mac Pro (early 2008 and newer);
  • Xserve (early 2009).

Important Note: Please note that the ability to install OS X Mavericks on these Mac models does not guarantee the functionality of features such as Power Nap, AirPlay-mirroring and AirDrop, which system requirements tougher.

Apple also didn't say how many random access memory must be installed on your Mac for it to run Mavericks, but experience suggests that the minimum value is 2GB, but if you want to run comfortably in the new OS X, then it's better to have 4GB of memory on board. If your Mac only has 1GB of RAM, we recommend upgrading the hardware to more RAM if possible.

In Lion or Mountain Lion you can check specifications of your Mac in the About This Mac window, which is available in Finder. Snow Leopard users can use the MacTracker utility

Don't know how much RAM your Mac has or what capacity your HDD? This information can be viewed by clicking on the Apple menu and selecting “More details” in the “About This Mac” window. In Lion and Mountain Lion, the "Learn about this Mac" option by default displays your computer model and year, as well as the amount and frequency of RAM. To view details about your RAM, click on the “Memory” tab. To view information about the free space on your hard drive, select the "Storage" tab.

In Snow Leopard, to do this, you need to go to the System Profile, select the Memory or Serial-ATA tab to view data about the RAM and hard drive, respectively.

Unfortunately, Snow Leopard does not display the actual model and year of your Mac in the Profiler window. Nevertheless, great program MacTracker will allow you to get this information as well.

To install Mavericks, you will need OS X 10.6.8 and newer versions (including any release builds of 10.7 and 10.8). The main reason for this limitation is that Mavericks, like Lion, Mountain Lion will be distributed through the Mac App Store, which is available in OS X starting with version 10.6.6, but Apple recommends using 10.6.8 for everything went smoothly.

In addition, Cupertino residents advise installing Latest updates for the operating system, so be sure to check for updates for your OS X.

What if your Mac is compatible with OS X Mavericks, but is running older OS X 10.5? The easiest way is to buy Snow Leopard for $20 and upgrade from there to Mavericks - you'll pay very reasonable money for really major upgrades to your OS X.

We strongly recommend getting a Magic Trackpad if you don't already have one - starting with Lion, OS X is well designed for trackpad control, and it's much better to use it rather than a mouse or other input device. MacBook owners, of course, do not need to buy a trackpad.

Before installation

Even though Apple calls updating OS X a fairly simple process of downloading and installing software, things don't always go so smoothly. Therefore, we advise you to complete the following tasks before installing a new axle.

Make sure your Mac's system drive is in good condition. To do this, open Disk Utility (Applications > Utilities), select your startup disk from the list on the left, click the First Aid tab, and then the Check button. If Disk Utility finds any problems, you will have to boot from a different volume to fix the problems using the Fix Disk button. If you are upgrading from Lion or Moutian Lion and your Mac can use OS X in Recovery mode, then you can boot into recovery mode (Ctrl + R while starting the Mac) and use Disk Utility to troubleshoot problems directly there.

Additionally, if you have created a bootable Mountian Lion installation disk, or a bootable Lion disk for older or new Macs, or have created a separate recovery drive, you can boot from one of these volumes and use Disk Utility from there. If you are upgrading from Snow Leopard, then you can use the disk utility from the included installation disk or OS X Snow Leopard flash drives.

OS X Disk Utility allows you to check the status of your boot disk

If you are not confident in your abilities, you can use special utilities Apple Hardware Test or Apple Diagnostics, which were released very recently.

Back up your Mac and test it. Do not neglect this point, because in case of trouble, it can save your life and save your data from your Mac. You can create a backup using SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner, although you can get by with standard Time Machine. Each method has its own advantages: backup using third-party utilities allows you to get back to work right away if problems arise, and Time Machine saves multiple versions of the documents you've been working on. It is recommended to use these two methods in combination.

To check if your backup is bad, use the disk launcher in System Settings. This will allow you to check if it works backup disk everything is the same as if you were booting from standard Macintosh disk or not. To test Time Machine, try restoring several old and new versions of documents you've been working on.

Snow Leopard users only: Disable FileVault. If you are upgrading from Snow Leopard (OS X 10.6) and using the built-in encryption tool FileVault, it is recommended that you disable this feature before upgrading to Mavericks. This is due to the fact that Mavericks, Lion and Mountain Lion use the newer FileVault 2 data encryption algorithm. So, do not test your luck on the compatibility between these two data encryption algorithms. Disable the old FileVault on Snow Leopard before installing Mavericks and after a successful download, launch FileVault 2 in system settings.

Disable third-party disk encryption algorithms. The same applies to those who use third-party solutions to encrypt data on disk. Before installing the new OS X, disable them, otherwise the update may end in disaster for you. Only after you have installed Mavericks and are confident that it is working can you re-enable third-party data encryption algorithms. But keep in mind that the built-in FileVault 2 copes with this no worse.

You can check for OS updates by Mac Help App Store

Check for system updates and built-in applications from Apple. To make sure you are using the latest software and applications from Apple, go to the Mac App Store in the Updates tab and check if the software requires updating. This is necessary so that all programs run correctly on the new OS X and there are no problems with application compatibility. In Lion and Mountain Lion, you can do this by using the Software Update option in the Apple menu. Also, be sure to check that your Mac's firmware is up to date.

Check to see if third-party app updates are compatible with Mavericks. When OS X receives major updates, you need to make sure that the software you're using third party applications able to work in new version operating system. It is better to immediately make sure that your programs are updated to current versions and work correctly in Mavericks, so that after installation you will be disappointed with broken applications.

To check compatibility, you can visit the website of each specific application developer, but it is better and easier to use the special list of compatible programs compiled by RoaringApps. The list includes columns for different versions OS X - Be sure to check out the Mavericks column.

If the check shows a more recent version of the application, then update. For applications downloaded from the Mac App Store, this is very simple - click on the "Updates" tab and download updates for such programs.

For apps not downloaded from the Mac App Store, you'll have to install updates yourself. Some programs include a function automatic check updates - if this function is not available, you will have to visit the developer’s website and download latest version applications directly from there.

List of compatible applications with different versions OS X on RoaringApps

When it comes to what's incompatible with new OS X software, the most problems will arise for those applications that integrate with the system at the so-called “low” level. An extended OS kernel and an upgrade to the new OS X are incompatible things, everything can end badly. True, some of the applications will most likely work correctly, but overall this is not the best option.

Snow Leopard users only: check for really old programs. If you're still running Snow Leopard, you may have a few PowerPC-compatible programs that won't run on your Mac with Intel processors. In Snow Leopard and earlier versions of OS X, Apple provided a utility called Rosetta that allowed PowerPC-compatible application code to be converted to run on Intel. Snow Leopard doesn't have this utility installed by default; your Mac will only prompt you to download it when you open a PowerPC-compatible application. Please note that on OS X 10.7 and later, Rosetta cannot be installed at all.

Any PowerPC application will not run under Mavericks, so if you have a really important PowerPC application, be sure to make it Intel compatible. Or find acceptable, more modern alternatives to them. As a last resort, you can keep the old OS X to run such programs.

To check the PowerPC-compatible applications you have installed, use the Profiler utility (Applications > Utilities), and then click on the View column, which can sort applications by compatible processor type. Don't forget that no PowerPC-compatible program in Mavericks, Lion and Mountain Lion will work will not be.

Set up your iCloud account. Service cloud synchronization iCloud is integrated into many components of OS X. So, to avoid problems, make sure. that you are logged in to your iCloud account and have enabled synchronization in it various types data. If you are upgrading from Snow Leopard, then create an account for yourself. iCloud recording immediately after installing Mavericks.

Get an extra drive. It never hurts to have another disk in reserve on which you can install an operating system. For example, you might want to install Mavericks on a second drive first to test the functionality of your new OS X. This is especially true if for some reason your primary drive is damaged. In general, having an additional disk will never be superfluous.

Congratulations - you are ready to upgrade to Mavericks

Thanks to the Mac App Store, updating OS X has become simple and you no longer need to use CDs or flash drives to install new software. Now that your Mac is fully and properly ready to update to OS X 10.9, all you have to do is wait for the final version of Mavericks to be released on the App Store. Apparently, this will happen very soon.

We hope that this guide will help you properly configure and prepare your Mac for upgrading to the new OS X. If you have any questions or additions, leave them in the comments, we will be glad to hear your suggestions. Stay with MacRadar - it will only get more interesting.

Any user may need to update the system on their Mac. However, hardly 25% of the population can boast of the ability to do this. But there are many ways that won’t be difficult to learn. This method very simple and fast. The OS can be “refreshed” in just three steps. The first step is to make sure that this system Fits your Mac model. To do this, at the top of the screen on the left side, click on the “Apple” icon, select “About this Mac”, and then “More details”. Next, personal information must be indicated. Models that are suitable for OS X Mavericks - iMac (from 2007), MacBook (2008-2009 or later), MacBook Pro (from 2007), MacBook Air (2008 onwards), Mac mini (from 2009), Mac Pro (from 2008), Xserve (from 2009).

Step two - in the “About this Mac” item you can also find out what version of the OS is installed. Mavericks will only replace Snow Leopard (10.6.8), Lion (10.7) or Mountain Lion (10.8), but if you have more old version, updating to the latest will allow you to use this service. The third step is to open the Mac App Store and “Download” the desired OS. Next, installation will be very simple using the built-in instructions. If for some reason you can’t handle it yourself, don’t take your device to dubious technicians. Contact consultants from stores or user support centers.

Updating MacBook OS

The second step mentioned updating the operating system to a newer version. How to do this? The Mac App Store provides notifications about programs and the system itself when they are ready to be updated. On the notification, click “Details”, after which, if the “Update/Install” buttons are available, download the program or OS. The “Reboot” button may also be active; this usually happens when installed software/OS requires a reboot to be “assimilated” by the computer.

Reinstalling OS X

Sometimes it becomes necessary to reinstall the operating system on a MacBook. An important reinstallation factor is Internet access. Restart your Mac by holding down the (⌘) and R keys. Make sure the Internet is connected. Select the reinstallation option, and then “Continue”. Detailed instructions will fully describe further steps; when selecting a disk, select the current Mac OS X disk. Next, click on the “Install” button.

Mac OS X Lion has a built-in recovery disc that can be used to both reinstall the OS and restore data hard drive or Time Machine. In order to call this disk, you need to restart your Mac by holding down the keys (⌘) + R, as before. You also have the opportunity to create an external recovery disk, but this will be discussed in detail in another article.

This article examined in detail the most simple ways reinstalling the operating system. But it is worth recalling that if non-compliance simple rules, You may damage your MacBook. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is better to entrust the matter to professionals.

At the beginning of June 2018, as part of the WWDC conference, Apple presented a new edition of its desktop operating system - macOS 10.14 Mojave, which introduced a number of new features and changes.

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One of them concerned the OS update mechanism, which Apple moved from the Mac App Store back to Settings (as it was before the release of OS X Lion).

Apple has moved all update settings from the panel in the Mac App Store to new tab "Software Update". Both panels contain all the software update features (the Mac App Store panel has an additional password setting option).

Despite changing the way updates are delivered, the redesigned Mac App Store in Mojave allows you to download and save a macOS installer that can be moved to external storage or create a downloadable macOS installer on a USB flash drive.

Advantages:

The updates section in the sidebar of the redesigned Mac App Store now only shows software updates.

The update mechanism now has its own tab.

The tab duplicates the advanced options contained in the panel Mac settings App Store, including the option to update applications and Quarantine.

When you press the button "Check Now" the Mac App Store preferences panel launches the panel "Software Update".

Option "Software Update" is no longer available in the Apple menu.

Main settings panel "Software Updates" looks familiar enough. To access it, go to "Settings" from the Apple menu or Dock, and then click "Software Update".

Option "Update Now" allows you to install all software and updates displayed on the tab "Software Update". You can customize automatic installation updates by checking the box next to the item "Automatically install Mac software updates".

To view additional features click option "Additionally".

If there is a software update available, you will have the option to install it now or cancel the scheduled installation at night.

In case on this moment There is no software update available, a menu with options will open automatic update, in which you can set the settings as you wish:

  • "Automatically check for updates"- checking for updates will be carried out automatically.
  • "Download updates if available"- The Mac will download updates on its own (in the background) without prompting.
  • "Install macOS updates» - Mac will automatically install macOS updates.
  • “Install software updates from the App Store”- Mac will automatically install application updates from the Mac App Store.
  • "Install system files and security system updates"- Mac will automatically install system files and security updates.

Updates will be delivered through the updates section of the Mac App Store.

In macOS 10.14 Mojave, the Mac App Store has been completely redesigned in the style of the App Store from iOS 11. The Mac App Store has new themed sections and improved navigation. True, it is unclear why Apple transferred the update mechanism from OS X Lion "Settings» in the Mac App Store if Mojave has returned to its previous form.

OS X Mountain Lion (OS X 10.8) is only available from the Mac App Store. If you already have a macbook with more early version, then you can upgrade your version to OS X Mountain Lion. The process of such an update may seem somewhat unusual. Why should you upgrade your production version to OS X Mountain Lion? The answer is very simple - in OS X Mountain Lion, the developers have eliminated most of the bugs, and a number of different new features have also appeared.

There are several ways to install these updates. The first option is the default installation, the second is an advanced installation with the ability to select the appropriate settings. Of course, instead of updating, you can perform a complete reinstallation of the system, but in this case all personal settings will be lost, you will have to reinstall all installed software, as well as a lot of other troubles. If you do not need this, then in my opinion it is much easier to install the appropriate update. But there is another side to the coin - the new version may not support old applications, which can also bring some inconvenience. I doubt anyone would like it if their favorite app stopped working after the update process. Therefore, before you start installing updates, make a backup copy of the pre-installed version of OS X, as well as a clone of your version of the boot disk. Once you do this, you will have the option to rollback.

What do you need to update?

To install OS X Mountain Lion updates, follow these steps:
— first you need to have the OS X Mountain Lion installer itself. Correct installation of these updates is possible provided that you already have OS X Snow Leopard or a later version pre-installed. And you can download the distribution kit with OS X Mountain Lion from the Mac App Store, if you again use the pre-installed OS X Snow Leopard.
— the update can be carried out both from an internal hard drive and an SSD drive, Thunderbolt interface, FireWire bus or any external USB storage. In general, you can use any bootable device.
- at least you need to have 8 GB of free space on your storage medium;
— in addition to this 8 GB, it is recommended to have at least 650 MB of free space for the recovery partition. It contains various utilities that can be used to restore the OS if any errors occur during the update.

Installing the OS X Mountain Lion update.

So, let's proceed directly to the update process.

As stated above, the upgrade process replaces your OS version to OS X Mountain Lion without losing custom settings And installed applications. Although nothing terrible should happen during the update, I still strongly recommend that you do backups all important information.

1. After purchasing OS X Mountain Lion (downloading the image from the Mac App Store), it will automatically download and save to the Applications folder; The file itself should be named “Install OS X Mountain Lion”. The installation icon will appear in your documents for quick access in the Dock. The installation will start automatically.
2. Before continuing the installation, you must close absolutely all applications. Even installation instructions (it’s best to print them out before starting installation).
3. If you exited the installer, you can start the process again double click mouse on the installer file in the applications folder (in the Applications folder) or on the icon that was created on the quick access panel (Dock).
4. B open window installer, click Continue.
5. A license agreement will appear in front of you. After reading it, click the Agree button to continue the installation.
6. A dialog box will appear that asks Have you actually read the terms of the license agreement? You need to click the Agree button.
7. The installer initially selects the current disk as the boot disk, that is, the one on which the installation process will be performed. If you want to change it, click the Show All Disks button, then select the disk you need and click the Install button.
8. Enter the password for your account and click OK.
9. After this, the installer begins the process of copying files to the selected disk. This may take some time depending on your device. After all files are copied, an automatic reboot will occur.
10. But the process is not completed yet. After rebooting, installation will continue. This will be visible on the installation indicator. The time it takes to complete the installation depends on your hardware.
11. After the installation is finally completed, the computer will reboot again.

Note: If you are using multiple monitors, they must all be turned on. If you have two monitors, the installation progress window will only appear on additional monitor in place of the main one. Thus, if it is turned off, then you will not understand what is happening with the installation process, whether it is going correctly and how much time is left.

Completing the update installation process.

After the last reboot, OS X Mountain Lion will launch for the first time on your Mac. It may take a little longer. This is due to the fact that the operating system analyzes the hardware, fills data caches, and also makes all other settings necessary for operation. Subsequent launches will be faster and there should be no delays.

1. After everything necessary settings complete, you will see the desktop, or a window for entering your login and password (this depends on your previous settings).
2. If you do not have an Apple ID, you will be asked to provide your Apple ID and password and click the “Continue” button, or skip this step for now by clicking the “Skip” button.
3. The Mountain Lion license will be displayed. It includes an OS X license, an iCloud license, and a Game Center license. After reading the License Agreement, click Agree.
4. Apple will ask you to confirm your license again, so you will have to click Agree again.
5. If iCloud is not installed, you will be prompted to install it. To do this, check the “Set Up iCloud on This Mac” checkbox and click Next. If you do not want to install it, do not check the box - just click Next.
6. If you chose to install iCloud, then you will be prompted to use the “Find My Mac” service. This service is designed to display your poppy on the map in case it is lost for any reason. Whether you need it - decide for yourself. Its activation/disabling is also done by checking/clearing the checkbox and clicking the Next button.
7. This will complete the update process.

Mountain Lion Software Update.

Before you begin, start the Software Update service. It will check for operating system updates, as well as other updates (for example, drivers for various devices or devices that have just been connected). The service can be started from the Apple menu.