How to Upgrade to macOS Sonoma: Step-by-Step Guide
3 Steps to Upgrade to macOS 14 Sonoma for Free
Step 1. Check System Requirements for macOS Sonoma
Below are the Mac models that are compatible with macOS Sonoma.
- iMac (2019 or later)
- iMac Pro
- MacBook Air (2018 or later)
- MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
- Mac Mini (2018 or later)
- Mac Pro (2019 or later)
- Mac Studio (2022 or later)
Step 2. Check if Your Mac is Compatible with macOS Sonoma
To find your Mac’s model and OS version, you can click the Apple menu and select About This Mac. Here you can see your Mac computer’s model name, year, and macOS version.
Another method is to press and hold the Option key and click the Apple menu > System Information to open the System Information app. Here you can find detailed information about your Mac’s hardware, software, and network. Click Hardware on the left to check your Mac’s model. Click Software on the left to view your system version.
If your Mac is compatible with macOS Sonoma, follow the instructions below to upgrade it to macOS Sonoma.
Step 3. Upgrade to macOS Sonoma
- Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
- Click General in the left sidebar and click Software Update in the right window.
- Your Mac will automatically check for available software updates. If macOS Sonoma is available, click Upgrade Now to download macOS Sonoma and update to macOS Sonoma without losing data.
- It’s advised that you back up your Mac with Mac Time Machine first before conducting the upgrade. If something goes wrong, you may downgrade macOS Sonoma to Ventura.
- If your Mac doesn't support macOS Sonoma but you still want to use it, check out this guide to learn how to install macOS Sonoma on an unsupported Mac.
- The latest macOS is macOS Sequoia, which means that the macOS Sonoma update may not be available now. To install it, click this link to download the macOS Sonoma full installer, then execute the downloaded .pkg file to get the macOS Sonoma installation app.
Free Up Space on Mac for macOS Sonoma Upgrade
As you can see, the file size of the macOS Sonoma system is about 13 GB. You should ensure your Mac has enough space for the upgrade, otherwise, the macOS Sonoma upgrade process may be stuck and fail.
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Verdict
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Cassie has been writing about technology for her entire career life - over 5 years. She enjoys diving into how Apple products work and then breaking it down in a way anyone can understand.
