• Upgrade from 10.6 8 to 10.7. Reinstalling and updating Mac OS

    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 it carry? this firmware? When you install mojave you will receive many additional functions, which were not there 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 since 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 required parameters, just go to the menu item about Mac and look at the model and the amount of free disk space.

    Mac backup.

    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 for a long time, so you can run it in the evening so that it finishes 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.

    If you are using OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later, you have the option to download the update to background. Provided that in App settings Store is set 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 file " Installing macOS Mojave." 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.

    Apple has released the new OS X Yosemite, the company called the most important advantages a 100% updated interface, the operating system has become more transparent and “flat”. Here we must admit that not all Mac users will like such revolutionary changes in design, and many in the reviews are not happy with such a “primitive” appearance. In terms of stability and speed, some compare it to Vista in Windows. This is due to the fact that some programs do not work correctly in the new OS + there are problems with Wi-Fi, but I think that the next updates to the operating system will correct such shortcomings and the new OS X Yosemite will work no worse than previous versions of OS X. In addition to the interface global changes have occurred in interaction with iOS, namely: now you can receive/answer calls/SMS from iPhone directly from your Mac. Applications running on iPhone can be viewed on Mac or iPad (Handoff function). The Instant Hotspot feature allows you to use your iPhone as a modem to access the Internet. In general, in my opinion, it’s worth trying the new operating system, especially for those who have an iPhone running iOS 8 or higher, plus OS X Yosemite is free, so at most you’ll lose this time.

    Before you start upgrading to OS X Yosemite, I advise you to follow a few recommendations:

    1 Check your Mac device's compatibility with OS X Yosemite.

    Unfortunately not all Mac devices suitable for OS X Yosemite, below is a list of devices that are compatible with the new OS X:
    iMac (Mid 2007 model or newer)
    MacBook (late 2008 aluminum model, early 2009 model or newer)
    MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 model or newer)
    MacBook Air (late 2008 model or newer)
    Mac mini (Early 2009 model or newer)
    Mac Pro (Early 2008 model or newer)
    Xserve (early 2009 model)

    To find out information about your Mac model, click apple icon in the left top corner screen, select About This Mac.

    In the window that opens, click the "Details" button.

    A window will open in front of you, in which the model and technical information Mac.


    In addition, there are some other technical limitations:
    You must have OS X 10.6.8 or later installed (this information can be found in “About this MAC”, see the print screens above).
    Must be at least 2 GB on Mac RAM(this information can be found in “About this MAC”, see the print screens above).
    8 GB of free space on hard drive/SSD.

    2 Make a system backup.

    It is not known whether you will like the new OS X or not, everything will go smoothly during its installation, as is usually the case, or there will be failures, protect yourself and do system backup . If the new OS X Yosemite does not suit you, you can easily restore from a backup and work in previous version OS X

    3 Update all installed applications.

    For correct operation everyone installed applications You need to update all previously installed applications. To do this, connect your MAC to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or via Ethernet cable), click on the apple in the upper left corner and select "Software Update".

    At the top there will be a banner asking you to upgrade to OS X Yosemite, and below all applications that require updating will be listed, click the "Update All" button and update them in one fell swoop.

    Upgrading to OS X Yosemite

    After this, you can start updating to OS X Yosemite, to do this, click on Apple logo in the upper left corner and select “Software Update”, then in the banner click the “Free” button.

    its new desktop operating system OS X 10.9 Mavericks. Most likely, this particular assembly will become the final one and will soon be available for everyone to download from Mac App Store. Mavericks release is right around the corner, so it's time the right time in order to properly prepare your Mac for updating 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 hasn't said how much RAM your Mac needs to have in order for it to run Mavericks, but experience suggests that 2GB is the minimum, but if you want to run comfortably in the new OS X, 4GB of memory is best. 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 technical 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 hard drive? This information can be viewed by clicking on apple menu, in the About This Mac window, select More Details. 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 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 store Mac applications App Store, which is available in OS X starting with version 10.6.6, but Apple recommends using 10.6.8 to ensure everything goes 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 system disk your Mac is in good condition. To do this, open disk utility(Applications > Utilities), select boot disk from the list on the left, click on the “First Aid” tab, and then on 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 Mac launcher) and use Disk Utility to troubleshoot problems there directly.

    Additionally, if you have created a bootable Mountian Lion installation disk, or a bootable Lion disk for old 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 lets you check the status of your startup 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 backup copy using SuperDuper or Carbon Copy Cloner, although you can get by with standard Time Machine. Each method has its own advantages: backup with the help third party utilities lets you 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 booted from standard disk Macintosh 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 data encryption algorithm FileVault 2. 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 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 more earlier versions OS X, Apple provided the Rosetta utility, which made it possible to transform the code of PowerPC-compatible applications 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 there won't be.

    Set up your iCloud account. Cloud service iCloud sync 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, the availability additional disk will never be superfluous.

    Congratulations - you are ready to upgrade to Mavericks

    Thanks to the Mac App Store, the process of 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 correctly ready to update to OS X 10.9, all you have to do is wait for the release final version Mavericks 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.

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