Steve Nathan Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 All over the news and the interwebs. Is it just for iPhones and iPads? If I need to update my MBP, the only option is to go from Catalina to Bug Sur? I suppose I've waited long enough for any "issues" to get worked out, but I just hate updating OS, since it's never been painless before. Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Be careful of the Big Sur update. I just tried updating my Macbook Pro 16 to Big Sur...it brought on something known as the Black Screen of Death. Seriously...screen is burned out. Dead. Yes, as a result of an update. I took it to my local shop and they confirmed it. Backlight is fine, computer is fine...but not the screen. Even better - I talked to the Apple guys this morning. They totally know about it. dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 The security update is out for Catalina, as well. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805 Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 I saw that article. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212805 But it doesn't say how to get it. When I go with Software update, it is not offered. Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I updated Catalina on my aging MacBook Pro. No issue after install. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I've been on Big Sur since it came out. No problems at all. Late 2015 iMac 21.5. Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I turned off automatic updates. The last time an OS update was pushed on my MBP 2016 without my consent, the upgrade was corrupted and it bricked my MBP. Had to get it fixed via the Apple Expert. Didn't lose much though. All my Mac devices are frozen at High Sierra. I do not want any upgrades. Besides the risk of bricking, I got tired of Apple changing the UI/menus on their apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 From my days as a SysAdmin old habit of never apply a update when they first come out, wait and see if there are problems. Then test it on a lab or spare computer before putting it on of our production machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Posting this from my M1 Air that I just updated to Big Sir 11.6. Updated my iPhone and newest iPadPro last night. Still have a few older computers to update. So far so good. Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogika Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 FWIW, I finally upgraded my late 2016 MBP to Big Sur last week, with zero issues, even among the plug-ins that are officially unsupported. Holding off on 11.6 for a few days, though. Quote "The Angels of Libra are in the European vanguard of the [retro soul] movement" (Bill Buckley, Soul and Jazz and Funk) The Drawbars | off jazz organ trio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 Well my version of Catalina is 10.15.7 I can't find anything newer to update to. Does this mean I'm already on the latest? Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJkeys Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I turned off automatic updates. The last time an OS update was pushed on my MBP 2016 without my consent, the upgrade was corrupted and it bricked my MBP. Had to get it fixed via the Apple Expert. Didn't lose much though. All my Mac devices are frozen at High Sierra. I do not want any upgrades. Besides the risk of bricking, I got tired of Apple changing the UI/menus on their apps. This is standard procedure for me. Apple updates their OS way too often and the music software has a hard time keeping up. I postponed Big Sur for almost a year. Have since gone to 11.5.3 with no issues. -dj Quote iMac i7 13.5.2 Studio One 5.5.2 Nord Stage 3 Nord Wave 2 Nektar T4 Drawmer DL 241 Focusrite ISA Two Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reezekeys Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Since I have a few 32-bit apps hanging around I'm staying with Mojave for the time being. Also, from what I understand even 64-bit apps can have some 32-bit "pieces" inside them. I usually wait pretty long between updates; I went to Mojave (10.14) from El Capitan (10.11). I always do a "test install" of the newer OS on an external drive first, then put all my music software on it. If I can boot from the external and do everything I need, then I know it's safe to update my internal. This is more work for sure, but eliminates the risk of updating my internal then getting surprised with something not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Update != Upgrade Quote "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Emm Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 I take the security upgrades seriously, but I'm with those who semi-freeze their systems. I was on Sierra for eons in computer years and well-rewarded with stability. That's where I'm aiming with Big Sur. My setup is all but complete anyway. Actually, I'm a lying crapsack. I'll suddenly add new pieces and so will you. Watch me do it within a week. I should be ashamed. Quote "I like that rapper with the bullet in his nose!" "Yeah, Bulletnose! One sneeze and the whole place goes up!" ~ "King of the Hill" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Just upgraded from Big Sir 11.1 to 11.6 on my 5 year old MacBookPro. For some reason it killed my Reason + and NI Komplete installs. Having to reinstall them. Afraid to try it on my 10 year old MBP. Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Apple was actually pretty cool to me over the Black Screen of Death thing. They extended my warranty to cover it, overnighted me a shipping box and overnighted the box back to them. They'll either fix it or replace it. dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Apple was actually pretty cool to me over the Black Screen of Death thing. They extended my warranty to cover it, overnighted me a shipping box and overnighted the box back to them. They'll either fix it or replace it. dB Apple only does very simple repairs so most the time they just replace it. Even Apple refurbished stuff they contract a 3rd party to do the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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