When you upgrade to macOS Mojave, you get a host of new features inspired by its most powerful users, but designed for everyone. Stay better focused on your work in Dark Mode. Automatically organize files using Stacks. Take more kinds of screenshots with less effort. Try four handy new built-in apps, and discover even more in the redesigned App Store. Now you can get more out of every click. Best of all, upgrading is free and easy.
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You can upgrade to macOS Mojave from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 12.5GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5GB of storage space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier.
Since its launch in 2011, the Mac App Store has transformed the way users download and install software for the Mac, and today it remains the single most extensive catalog of Mac apps in the world. In macOS Mojave, the Mac AppStore gets a complete redesign with a new look and rich editorial content that makes it easy to find the right Mac app. May 30, 2019 If you would like a Mac to automatically update apps from the Mac App Store, you can easily do so in MacOS Mojave 10.14 or newer. This can be a helpful setting to use if you like to keep your Mac apps up to date, but you regularly forget to update them manually, or if simply want the app update process to be automated. Mac Mini (Late 2012 or later) How to Offline Install macOS Mojave 10.14 Update without App Store Manually? The general public users of Mac computers can navigate to App Store Software Update option to get an instant automatic update from Apple Server. Or you can also Free Download macOS 10.14 Mojave.DMG Offline Installer via Direct Link. Apple's latest and greatest software update for Mac is out now. If you want to wait for it to automatically update, make sure your Mac is connected to power and be patient. If you just can't wait for all of the new features, here's how to update to the latest macOS version. Free - Download now. What's new in macOS Mojave. If you are Mac device user and wants to get the latest macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Update directly from Apple then you can go to this menu; App Store Software Update. If you want to do manual installation of macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Update on multiple Mac devices without app store then you can free download macOS 10.14.5 final.dmg installer via.
This is the case if your Mac is a version made earlier than 2012. If this is the reason for slow Mac, the only solution is to forget using the Mojave because it is not compatible with such Macs. What if your Mac is a supported version, but it is still slow after Mojave update? There are many reasons for this and even more solutions you can try. Here’s the guide and tips for MacOS Mojave Won’t download and install on Mac, MacBook Pro/Air. Stuck on minutes remaining, Installing problem, WiFi issues while download start, Update/installation stuck and Freeze screen.
MacBook introduced in early 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in mid 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in late 2012 or later
iMac introduced in late 2012 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in late 2013, plus mid-2010 or mid-2012 models with a recommended Metal-capable graphics card.
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple () menu. If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS Mojave, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download macOS Mojave
Use this link to open the macOS Mojave page on the App Store: Get macOS Mojave. Then click the Get button to download.
Begin installation
After downloading, the installer opens automatically.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Stay up to date
After installing macOS Mojave, you'll be notified when updates to macOS Mojave are available. You can also check for updates manually. Learn how to keep macOS Mojave up to date.
Or get macOS Mojave automatically
If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences are set to download newly available updates, Mojave will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. A notification will inform you when Mojave is ready to be installed. Click Install to get started.
Or dismiss the notification to install Mojave later. When you're ready to install, just open the file named Install macOS Mojave from your Applications folder. Or delete the installer by dragging it to the Trash.
Learn more
- For the strongest security and latest features, upgrade to macOS Mojave. If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with Mojave, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as High Sierra, Sierra, or El Capitan.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.
A version of the macOS operating system | |
Developer | Apple Inc. |
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OS family | |
Source model | Closed, with open source components |
Initial release | September 24, 2018; 10 months ago[1] |
Latest release | 10.14.6[2] (18G87)[3](August 1, 2019; 17 days ago)[±] |
Update method | Software Update |
Platforms | x86-64 |
Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
License | APSL and Apple EULA |
Preceded by | macOS 10.13 High Sierra |
Succeeded by | macOS 10.15 Catalina |
Official website | www.apple.com/macos/mojave/ |
Support status | |
Fully supported. Extended support ends in September 2021. iTunes, in August 2022 |
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macOS Mojave (/moʊˈhɑːvi, mə-/mo-HAH-vee) (version 10.14) is the fifteenth major release of macOS, Apple Inc.'s desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. The successor to macOS High Sierra, it was announced at WWDC 2018 on June 4, 2018, and was released to the public on September 24, 2018.[4][5][1]
macOS Mojave brings several iOS apps to the desktop operating system, including Apple News, Voice Memos, and Home. It also includes a much more comprehensive 'dark mode', and is the final version of macOS to support 32-bit application software.[6][7]
The operating system's name refers to the Mojave Desert and is part of a series of California-themed names that began with OS X Mavericks.[8]
- 2Changes
- 3Applications
- 4User interface
System requirements[edit]
macOS Mojave runs on the following Macintosh computers:[9]
- MacBook: Early 2015 or newer
- MacBook Air: Mid 2012 or newer
- MacBook Pro: Mid 2012 or newer
- Mac Mini: Late 2012 or newer
- iMac: Late 2012 or newer
- iMac Pro: All models
- Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer; Mid 2010 or Mid 2012 with a Metal-capable GPU[10]
macOS Mojave requires at least 2 GB of RAM and at least 12.5 GB of available disk space to upgrade from OS X El Capitan, macOS Sierra, or macOS High Sierra and at least 18.5 GB of available disk space to upgrade from OS X Yosemite and earlier releases.[11]
Changes[edit]
System updates[edit]
macOS Mojave deprecates support for a number of legacy features of the OS. The graphics frameworks OpenGL and OpenCL are still supported by the operating system, but will no longer be maintained; developers are encouraged to use Apple's Metal library instead.[12]
OpenGL is a cross-platform graphics framework designed to support a wide range of processors. Apple chose OpenGL in the late 1990s to build support for software graphics rendering into the Mac, after abandoning QuickDraw 3D. At the time, moving to OpenGL allowed Apple to take advantage of existing libraries that enabled hardware acceleration on a variety of different GPUs. As time went on, Apple has shifted its efforts towards building its own hardware platforms for mobile and desktop use. Metal makes use of the homogenized hardware by abandoning abstraction layer and running on the 'bare metal'. Metal reduces CPU load, shifting more tasks to the GPU. It reduces driver overhead and improves multithreading, allowing every CPU thread to send commands to the GPU.[13]
macOS does not natively support Vulkan, the industry's official successor to OpenGL. The MoltenVK library can be used as a bridge, translating most of the Vulkan 1.0 API into to the Metal API.[14][15] In particular, Valve successfully uses MoltenVK for its Dota 2 game.[16]
Continuing the process started in macOS High Sierra (10.13), which issued warnings about compatibility with 32-bit applications, Mojave issues warnings when opening 32-bit apps that they will not be supported in future updates. In macOS Mojave 10.14, this alert appears once every 30 days when launching the app, as macOS 10.15 will not support 32-bit applications.[7]
When Mojave is installed, it will convert solid-state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), and Fusion Drives, from HFS Plus to APFS. On Fusion Drives using APFS, files will be moved to the SSD based on the file's frequency of use and its SSD performance profile. APFS will also store all metadata for a Fusion Drive's file system on the SSD.[17]
New data protections require applications to get permission from the user before using the Mac camera and microphone or accessing system data like user Mail history and Messages database.[18]
Applications[edit]
Mojave features changes to existing applications as well as new ones. Finder now has metadata preview accessed via View > Show Preview, and many other updates,[19] including a Gallery View (replacing Cover Flow) that lets users browse through files visually.[20] After a screenshot is taken, as with iOS, the image appears in the corner of the display. The screenshot software can now record video, choose where to save files, and be opened via shift + cmd 5.[21]
Safari's Tracking Prevention features now prevent social media 'Like' or 'Share' buttons and comment widgets from tracking users without permission. The browser also sends less information to web servers about the user's system, reducing the chance of being tracked based on system configuration.[22] It can also automatically create, autofill, and store strong passwords when users create new online accounts; it also flags reused passwords so users can change them.[23]
A new Screenshot app was added to macOS Mojave to replace the Grab app. Screenshot can capture a selected area, window or the entire screen as well as screen record a selected area or the entire display. Screenshot is located in /Applications/Utilities/Screenshot.app
, same as the Grab app. Screenshot can also be accessed by pressing ⇧ Shift+⌘ Command+5.
FaceTime[edit]
macOS 10.14.1, released on October 30, 2018, adds Group FaceTime, which lets users chat with up to 32 people at the same time, using video or audio from an iPhone, iPad or Mac, or audio from Apple Watch. Participants can join in mid-conversation.[24]
App Store[edit]
Mac App Store was rewritten from the ground up and features a new interface and editorial content, similar to the iOS App Store. A new 'Discover' tab highlights new and updated apps; Create, Work, Play and Develop tabs help users find apps for a specific project or purpose.[25]
iOS apps ported to macOS[edit]
Four new apps (News, Stocks, Voice Memos and Home) are ported to macOS Mojave from iOS, with Apple implementing a subset of UIKit on the desktop OS.[26] Third-party developers will be able to port iOS applications to macOS in 2019.[27]
With Home, Mac users can control their HomeKit-enabled accessories to do things like turn lights off and on or adjust thermostat settings. Voice Memos lets users record audio (e.g., personal notes, lectures, meetings, interviews, or song ideas), and access them from iPhone, iPad or Mac. Stocks delivers curated market news alongside a personalized watchlist, with quotes and charts.[28]
User interface[edit]
Dark mode and accent colors[edit]
Dark mode changes the desktop to a darkened color scheme, putting the focus on user content while interface elements and controls recede into the background.[29] Built-in apps like Mail, Messages, Maps, Calendar and Photos include Dark mode designs. App developers can implement Dark mode in their apps via a public API.[30]
A limited dark mode that affected only the Dock, menu bar, and drop-down menus was previously introduced in OS X Yosemite.[6]
Desktop[edit]
Stacks, a feature introduced in Mac OS X Leopard, now lets users group desktop files into groups based on file attributes such as file kind, date last opened, date modified, date created, name and tags.[20][21] This is accessed via View > Use Stacks.[19]
macOS Mojave features a new Dynamic Desktop that automatically changes specially made desktop backgrounds (two of which are included)[31] to match the time of day.[32]
Dock[edit]
Mac Mojave Manual Updates
The Dock has a space for recently used apps that have not previously been added to the Dock.[19]
Preferences[edit]
Mac Os Mojave Manual
macOS update functionality has been moved back to System Preferences from the Mac App Store.[19][33] In OS X Mountain Lion (10.8), system and app updates moved to the App Store from Software Update.
Reception[edit]
On September 24, 2018, Andrew Cunningham wrote for Ars Technica that productivity improvements are 'probably the biggest since El Capitan reworked the operating system's window management' and that Mojave 'continues High Sierra's foundational work on the operating system.[34]
TechCrunch’s Brian Heater dubbed Mojave 'arguably the most focused macOS release in recent memory', playing an important role in reassuring professional users that it was still committed to them.[35]
Releases[edit]
Previous release | Current release | Beta |
Version | Build | Date | Darwin | Release Notes | Standalone download |
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10.14 | 18A391 | September 24, 2018 | 18.0.0 | Original Mac App Store release About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14 | N/A |
10.14.1 | 18B75 | October 30, 2018 | 18.2.0 xnu-4903.221.2~2 | About the macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Update About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.1 | macOS Mojave 10.14.1 Update |
18B2107 | October 30, 2018 | Added support for the new Vega GPUs in the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air | |||
18B3094 | |||||
10.14.2 | 18C54 | December 5, 2018 | 18.2.0 xnu-4903.231.4~2 | About the macOS Mojave 10.14.2 Update About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.2 | macOS Mojave 10.14.2 Update macOS Mojave 10.14.2 Combo Update |
10.14.3 | 18D42 | January 22, 2019 | 18.2.0 xnu-4903.241.1~1 | About the macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Update About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.3 | macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Update macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Combo Update |
18D43 | January 25, 2019 | ||||
18D109 | February 7, 2019 | About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update | macOS Mojave 10.14.3 Supplemental Update | ||
10.14.4 | 18E226 | March 25, 2019 | 18.5.0 xnu-4903.251.3~3 | About the macOS Mojave 10.14.4 Update About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.4 | macOS Mojave 10.14.4 Update macOS Mojave 10.14.4 Combo Update |
18E227 | |||||
10.14.5 | 18F132 | May 13, 2019 | 18.6.0 xnu-4903.261.4~2 | About the macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Update About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.5 | macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Update macOS Mojave 10.14.5 Combo Update |
10.14.6 | 18G84 | July 22, 2019 | 18.7.0 xnu-4903.270.47~4 | About the macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Update About the security content of macOS Mojave 10.14.6 | macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Update macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Combo Update |
18G87 | August 1, 2019 | macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Supplemental Update |
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