The latest version of OS for Mac has been released – macOS High Sierra, but before installing it, it will not hurt to prepare for the update.
We'll walk through a few simple steps to take before installing macOS High Sierra.
Do you want to install macOS High Sierra now or wait?
Many users try not to install macOS High Sierra right after its release. Most people start downloading and installing updates right away, but some people prefer to wait. It all depends on your preference. If your Mac is working fine, there is no reason to rush to install the update.
The advantage of installing immediately after release is that you get access to new macOS High Sierra features.
And it is worth waiting with the installation, since various errors may occur in the process. Problems with updating the system can lead to problems in its further work. If you then do not have time to try to fix all errors or restore the system, it is better to wait at least a few hours or days.
Some Mac users prefer to wait for the next version of the system, which will already have all the bugs fixed. In our case, such versions will be macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, 10.13.2, 10.13.3, etc. This is the safest approach as major OS updates always have minor issues and fix them in future releases.
Explore the new APFS file system
The new APFS file system works better, but it is incompatible with some older Mac models and previous OS versions.
HFS + media and devices can be read by the APFS system. However, APFS media can only be read by APFS-enabled devices or older Macs using HFS +, but they must have High Sierra installed. You can read more about APFS at Apple. Com.
Check if your device supports High Sierra
If your Mac supports macOS Sierra, then it will support macOS High Sierra as well.
Compatible devices include nearly all Macs, MacBook Pro and iMacs from 2010 and later, and several iMacs and MacBook late 2009. You can find a complete list of supported devices here.
In addition, you must have at least 10GB of free memory on your Mac.
Back up your Mac
The most important part of preparing for an upgrade is creating a backup. Problems installing updates are rare, but they do happen, and then the only solution is to restore your computer from a backup.
Lack of backup will result in the loss of data and all contents of your computer.
You can make a copy in any way, but we recommend using Time Machine because it is easy to set up, easy to use, and can create copies automatically. You will need external storage.
Did you do everything? Download and Install High Sierra
If you're ready to install macOS 10.13, you can download the update right now from your Mac App Store.
When the installer is downloaded, it will open automatically and you can install the update.
The installation process should go fine, but if an error still occurs, you can easily recover from a backup.