Jun 16, 2020 If you're using one of these computers with OS X Mavericks or later,. you can install macOS Catalina.Your Mac also needs at least 4GB 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. MacBook introduced in 2015 or later MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later.
- Jul 26, 2011 Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update 10.6.8 v1.1 - Combo v1.1. Download the latest versions of the best Mac apps at safe and trusted MacUpdate.
- The Macintosh operating system has included Unicode support since version 8.5, allowing applications to see and use characters in both Macintosh and Windows TrueType and OpenType fonts that are outside the 233 characters in the MacRoman character set.Prior to Mac OS X very few applications made use of the Unicode support provided by the operating system, but this situation looks set to change.
macOS Catalina gives you more of everything you love about Mac. Experience music, TV, and podcasts in three all-new Mac apps. Enjoy your favorite iPad apps now on your Mac. Extend your workspace and expand your creativity with iPad and Apple Pencil. And discover smart new features in the apps you use every day. Now you can take everything you do above and beyond.
Check compatibility
If you're using one of these computers with OS X Mavericks or later,* you can install macOS Catalina. Your Mac also needs at least 4GB 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.
MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
iMac introduced in 2012 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
iMac introduced in 2012 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
* To upgrade from Lion or Mountain Lion, first upgrade to El Capitan, then upgrade to Catalina. To find your macOS version, Mac model, memory, and storage space, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS Catalina, the installer will let you know. View the complete list of compatible computers.
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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 Catalina
If you're using macOS Mojave, get macOS Catalina via Software Update: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or use this link to open the macOS Catalina page on the App Store: Get macOS Catalina. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.
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 Catalina, you will be notified when updates to macOS Catalina are available. You can also use Software Update to check for updates: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or get macOS Catalina automatically
If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences or Software Update preferences are set to download new updates when available, macOS Catalina will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. A notification will inform you when macOS Catalina is ready to be installed. Click Install to get started, or dismiss the notification to install later. When you're ready to install, just open the file named Install macOS Catalina from your Applications folder.
Learn more
- If the installer shows a list of apps that are not optimized for your Mac, learn about 32-bit app compatibility, then choose whether to proceed with the installation.
- For the strongest security and latest features, upgrade to macOS Catalina. If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with Catalina, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, or El Capitan.
- You can also use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.
The table below is a quick reference for compatibility of Norton products with Mac OS X. A Yes in the table indicates that the Norton product is compatible with the Mac OS X, and a No indicates that it is not compatible.
Norton product | macOS 10.15.x (Catalina) | macOS 10.14.x (Mojave) | macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra) | macOS 10.12.x ( Sierra) | Mac OS X 10.11.x (El Capitan) | Mac OS X 10.10.x (Yosemite) | Mac OS X 10.9.x (Mavericks) | Mac OS X 10.8.x (Mountain Lion) | Mac OS X 10.7.x (Lion) |
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Norton Security | Yes (Norton Security 8.5 or later) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later) |
Norton AntiVirus Plus | Yes (Norton AntiVirus Plus 8.5 or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus Plus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus Plus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus Plus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus Plus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus Plus 8.x or later) | No | No | No |
Norton AntiVirus | Yes (Norton AntiVirus 8.5 or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton AntiVirus 8.x or later) | Yes | Yes | Yes (Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later) |
Norton Internet Security | Yes (Norton Internet Security 8.5 or later) | Yes (Norton Internet Security 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton Internet Security 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton Internet Security 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton Internet Security 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton Internet Security 8.x or later) | Yes | Yes | Yes (Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later) |
Norton 360 | Yes (Norton 360 8.5 or later) | Yes (Norton 360 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton 360 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton 360 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton 360 8.x or later) | Yes (Norton 360 8.x or later) | No | No | No |
Norton Secure VPN | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No* | No | No | No |
*Norton Secure VPN installed as part of Norton 360 is compatible with Mac OS X 10.10.x or later.
Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac and Norton AntiVirus 11 for Mac have been discontinued by NortonLifeLock and are no longer available for renewal. To know more about this announcement, read End-of-Life announcement for Norton AntiVirus 11 and Norton Internet Security 4 for Mac.