{"id":1423,"date":"2021-07-23T09:02:13","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T09:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/?p=1423"},"modified":"2021-09-21T05:36:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T05:36:45","slug":"how-to-upgrade-to-macos-monterey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-to-macos-monterey\/","title":{"rendered":"MacOS 12 Monterey: features, compatibility & upgrade method"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s talk about macOS Monterey’s features, compatibility, download method and upgrade problems.<\/p>\n

Apple released the first public beta version of macOS 12, named Monterey, on July 1<\/strong>. The new OS has many exciting features including a new tab bar and tab groups in Safari, Focus Mode, Quick Note and better synergy between mac and iPad. Just like you, we can\u2019t wait to download and test the macOS Monterey. Now, we come back to tell you three things about the new system\u2014should you upgrade to macOS Monterey; how to upgrade; upgrade troubleshooting and the downgrade method.<\/p>\n

Should you upgrade to macOS Monterey<\/h2>\n

MacOS Monterey will create better user experience by seamless synergy, SharePlay and so much more. However, the public macOS Monterey beta still has many bugs and instabilities. We highly recommend you to install it on a spare Mac or wait for the full version.<\/p>\n

Before downloading the beta version, please go to About This Mac\u2014Overview to check whether your Mac meets the compatibility requirement.<\/p>\n

Hardware requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 iMac — late 2015 and later
\n\u2022 iMac Pro \u2013 2017 and later
\n\u2022 MacBook Air \u2013 early 2015 and later
\n\u2022 MacBook Pro \u2013 early 2015 and later
\n\u2022 Mac Pro \u2013 late 2013 and later
\n\u2022 Mac mini \u2013 late 2014 and later
\n\u2022 MacBook \u2013 early 2016 and later<\/p>\n

New features are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 SharePlay.<\/em><\/strong> With SharePlay, you can watch together, listen together, and share your screen right inside FaceTime.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Streamlined tab bar and tab groups.<\/em><\/strong> Redesigned tabs float on top of the page and can change color along with the site. You can create your own tab groups and access them on iPhone and iPad.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Quick Note.<\/em><\/strong> You can call up Quick Note by the keyboard shortcut, Hot Corner or Action Center.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Universal Control.<\/em><\/strong> Better synergy between iPad and Mac just needs a single keyboard and mouse\/trackpad.<\/p>\n

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\u2022 Airplay to Mac.<\/em><\/strong> Now you no longer need a data line or third-party software for Airplay to Mac.<\/p>\n

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How to upgrade to macOS Monterey<\/h2>\n

Here are instructions to download macOS Monterey beta.<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to Apple Beta Software Program website (https:\/\/beta.apple.com\/).<\/li>\n
  2. Log in with your Apple ID.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to Get Started > Enroll your Mac.<\/li>\n
  4. Please back up your Mac with Time Machine first<\/strong> and then download the macOS Public Beta Access Utility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. After you have completed the enrollment, you can download and install the macOS public beta from Software Update in System Preferences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. After the macOS public beta finishs downloading, the installer will launch and guide you through the whole installation process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Upgrade troubleshooting and the downgrade method<\/h2>\n

        You may encounter problems during the upgrade process. Here we offer solutions to several common ones and hope that you could find what you need.<\/p>\n

        Problem 1: You can\u2019t install macOS Monterey on your Mac.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

        Solution:
        \n1) Check your available drive space to ensure it is over 5GB which is needed by the update. You can use Cleaner One Pro<\/a><\/strong> to free up more storage for the new operating system.<\/p>\n

        2) Still cannot install macOS Monterey? Please boot your Mac into Safe Mode<\/strong> (also called Single User mode):<\/p>\n