macOS 14 Sonoma

Available now in Self Service

macOS 14 Sonoma is now available for you to install via the Self Service App. This new update brings improved features and enhanced security.

For detailed information on the new macOS visit - https://www.apple.com/euro/macos/sonoma/a/pdf/macOS_All_New_Features.pdf

How to install macOS Sonoma via Self Service

1. Save and close any documents currently open.
2. Open the Self Service app (white icon) in your dock.
3. Locate the Upgrade to Sonoma policy, click the upgrade button.
4. Follow any further on-screen prompts.

• Allow 1 hour for the upgrade to complete (older Intel Macs may require longer). After around 45 minutes you will need to log into your computer and the upgrade will continue for another 15 minutes. Your computer should then be ready to use.

Upgrade via Software update

* note this currently requires elevated administrative rights.

1. Click on the System Settings in the dock
2. Navigate to General/Software Update
3. Click on the Upgrade Now

Upgrade Prerequisites

This major macOS upgrade requires 44gb of hard disk space available.

Hardware compatibility

• MacBook Pro introduced in 2018 or later

• MacBook Air introduced in 2018 or later

• Mac mini introduced in 2018 or later
• iMac introduced in 2019 or later
• iMac Pro
• Mac Studio introduced in 2022 or later
• Mac Pro introduced in 2019 or later

Your computer may feel slightly slower immediately following the upgrade, especially on Intel Macs. This is due to the re-indexing of files on your disk for Spotlight and other optimisations. This should not take longer than twenty-four hours. We are not aware of incompatibilities with any software that Orchard currently provides.

If you have any questions or macOS 12 Monterey upgrade is not available to you please contact your local IT Support. For contact details see Support