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How To Upgrade to macOS Catalina For Free?

Here we will show you to upgrade to macOS Catalina. With macOS Catalina, you can experience all the latest features, the new UI and all other stuffs, who are quite amazing. Upgrade your Mac to macOS Catalina and experience the performance provided by Apple Inc. for their OS.

The first macOS Catalina was released in October 2019.  It was introduced on June 3, 2019, in Apple Word wide web developers Conference and its first beta version was released. But on October 7, 2019, it was officially the final version that was released for the users publicly.

upgrade to macOS Catalina
upgrade to macOS Catalina

To upgrade to macOS Catalina, you must install a few versions if you are using older versions. Let’s take an example that you are using macOS Lion, Mountain Lion or before. Then first you will need to upgrade to El Capitan, then you are allowed to upgrade to macOS Catalina.

You also need to say goodbye to all those 32-bit based architectures. 32-bit architectures are not supported anymore. Your options are limited for choosing between 32-bit and 64-bit based architectures if you are using macOS Catalina.

Is there any benefit of upgrading to macOS Catalina?

Basically, by upgrading your macOS to Catalina you can enjoy the new features, UI and performance. And instead of a clean installation of macOS Catalina by upgrading you have all of your files and apps.

The only thing that you will need to do is to reconnect your accounts. All of your apps can be there to use again. 

Upgrade to macOS Catalina

To upgrade your system from any old macOS to new macOS Catalina follow these simple and easy steps.

  1. Check System compatibility

You can run macOS Catalina on these systems.

system compatibility for macOS Catalina

2. Get connection

You will need an internet connection to download the macOS Catalina file. Make sure you are using a reliable connection or your work will be done in a great deal of time.

3. Free storage

You will need at least 6.5 GB for the macOS Catalina file and a total of 20GB for installing it on your mac.

4. Backup

Have a backup of your files as there is the chance of losing your file. So, have a backup of your file in any external drive or in any cloud storage.

5. Update

Upgrade macOS Catalina steps

To update your macOS to the latest macOS Catalina go to Apple menu >System Preferences, then click on software update.

6. Open installer

macOS Catalina installer

The mac will start downloading the macOS Catalina. Once downloading is done, soon an installer window will appear and you will need to click on the continue button present on your screen.

7. Agree with terms and conditions

Now a new window will appear. You should accept the terms and conditions and click on the install button.

8. Choose dive

You will be asked to choose the drive you want to install you, macOS Catalina, in. Choose the driver and continue to next step.

9. Reboot

After choosing the driver to install you will need to reboot your system. Reboot your system and after rebooting follow the instructions given on the screen.

Some reason why you can’t download macOS Catalina?

Here some reasons why you can’t download macOS Catalina. These are the reasons which can create problems to stop you from downloading macOS Catalina. The problems can be solved easily by a few steps.

  1. Poor internet

Problem: The first thing is that you might have a poor internet connection. While downloading the file to upgrade your system to macOS Catalina, if your internet gives a timeout. Or you have a slow downloading speed, then for sure errors will be there.

Solution: Try to use a stable and fast internet connection. We would recommend you to use Ethernet instead of using Wi-Fi.

2. Storage

Problem: This is also a reason why you can’t upgrade to macOS Catalina. Having low or full storage will increase the risk of being not able to upgrade.

Solution: Try to delete all those useless files in your mac. Get rid of all those uncompleted macOS Catalina file will also give you more space. We would also recommend you to use software like cleanmymac to remove all those unwanted files.

3. Server problem

Problem: There is a slight chance of server problems which means that too many users are downloading the file at the time.

Solution: Try again later.

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