macOS Big Sur Is Finally Here. This Is How To Download Apple’s New macOS Update

Here’s how to properly install Apple’s new update to keep your Mac running with the biggest benefits Big Sur is bringing to the table.   

Are you experiencing problems with the new update, macOS Big Sur? You’re not alone. In fact, a lot of users are facing these challenges after they installed the new update. While a lot of Mac users expect that the new update will run smoothly, the opposite happened. 

Apple’s new macOS Big Sur brings big improvements and exciting new features. In fact, it’s touted as Apple’s most revolutionary update on its operating system. Unfortunately, some Mac users are facing problems after installing the new update into their machine. 

It was first announced during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2020. The new update features an improved interface. This includes the updated colors and the new icon display on the dock. 

Likewise, it includes new sounds and symbols in the various menus and sidebars that give it a consistent look when used in different apps. Controls and buttons have new interactivity like appearing and disappearing from view. This offers a new level of efficiency and performance compared to the previous macOS. 

Are you ready to update your machine? 

MacOS 11 Big Sur is available for download. Your device should have received notification of the new update. However, if you haven’t seen it, check the System Preferences for the available download and installation. 

Also, you can access the update with the App store on your device. Likewise, you can also go to Apple’s Website. Apple is providing users with a lot of options for download and installation. Unfortunately, the release of the new update isn’t as perfect as Mac fans have hoped for. That’s because the public beta contains bugs that haven’t yet been fixed. 

For this reason, if you don’t want to experience the constant crashing of your Mac device, we strongly recommend you wait for a few weeks before you update your machine. This gives you a higher chance of the bugs getting fixed. 

What Macs would run on the new update 

As of this writing, only a handful of Mac will run on macOS 11 Big Sur: 

• Macbook Air 2013 and later 
• 12-Inch MacBook 2015 and later 
• MacBook Pro Late 2013 and later 
• Mac Mini 2014 and later 
• iMac 2014 and later 
• All models of iMac Pro
• Mac Pro 2013 and later 

What you should do before upgrading your Mac? 

First, make sure you backup your Mac before you even try to upgrade to macOS Big Sur. In fact, whenever you upgrade your existing OS, it’s recommended that you back up your files first and foremost. If something goes south, it’ll be easy to restore your machine. 

Enroll in the Apple Developer Program

After you’ve downloaded the macOS 11 Big Sur, you might be interested in joining the cutting edge development for the future macOS. This is the Apple Developer Program. All you need is an Apple ID and your basic personal information. Then, click on ‘Start Your Enrollment’ and follow the instructions. However, you need to pay $100 for enrollment.