Apple has made macOS Sonoma, versioned as macOS 14.0, available as a free download for all Mac users. The final version of macOS Sonoma comes with build 23A344, aligning with the second RC build that was released a week earlier.

macOS Sonoma introduces a completely redesigned Lock Screen, a dynamic moving wallpaper feature, over 100 new screen savers and wallpapers, the option to place widgets on the Mac desktop again, numerous FaceTime enhancements such as gesture reactions and improved screen sharing, FaceTime Video Voicemail support, Safari Profiles support, adjustments to autocorrect, the capability to convert any website into an app in your Dock, improvements to Messages, inline text predictions, Gaming Mode, Lockdown Mode for Mac, and much more.

How to Download & Upgrade to macOS Sonoma

Upgrading to macOS Sonoma is straightforward. First, ensure your Mac is backed up, then follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the ? Apple menu on your Mac.
2. Select “System Settings.”
3. Click on “General.”
4. Proceed to “Software Update.”
5. Opt to “Update Now” for macOS Sonoma 14.0 to start downloading and installing the new operating system.

Your Mac needs to restart to finish the installation process.

Of course, if you're not prepared to upgrade to macOS Sonoma yet, you can hold off.

If you prefer to install macOS Sonoma using the full installer or by using an IPSW file, those download links are provided below.

Can I update from the Sonoma beta to macOS Sonoma final?

Yes, if you're running a previous build of macOS Sonoma beta, you can update directly to the final version using the standard software update procedure.

After installing the final version, you might want to disable beta updates to remain on stable macOS builds moving forward.

Is my Mac compatible with macOS Sonoma?

macOS Sonoma works with all Apple Silicon Macs and many Intel Macs. Specifically, the following Mac models support macOS Sonoma:

• MacBook Pro, 2018 and later
• MacBook Air, 2018 and later
• Mac Mini, 2018 and later
• Mac Studio, 2022 and later
• iMac 2019, and later
• iMac Pro, 2017
• Mac Pro, 2019 and later

Besides having a compatible Mac, you'll need at least 30GB of free disk space to complete the update. The newer the Mac and the more system resources, the better the performance will be.

Download macOS Sonoma Final Full Installer

The full installer for macOS Sonoma can be downloaded as a package file from Apple via the following link:

• macOS Sonoma Final InstallAssistant.pkg

This full installer package is useful for creating a bootable USB installer or installing onto multiple Macs, among other applications.

Download macOS Sonoma Final IPSW

The IPSW firmware restore file for macOS Sonoma is also available directly from Apple.

• macOS Sonoma Final IPSW: UniversalMac_14.0_23A344_Restore.ipsw

macOS IPSW can be used to create virtual machines, as well as restore Apple Silicon Macs.

macOS Sonoma Release Notes

The complete release notes for macOS Sonoma are as follows:

macOS Sonoma introduces new capabilities that enhance your productivity and creativity. Explore additional ways to customize your Mac with breathtaking screen savers and widgets that can be added to your desktop. Enhance your presence during video calls with a new way to showcase your work while staying visible. Safari profiles and web apps assist you in organizing your browsing in novel ways. Game Mode optimizes your gaming performance. Sonoma also brings significant updates to Messages, Keyboard, and Accessibility. Upon upgrading, you receive the latest security and privacy safeguards available for Mac.

Screen Savers ? Breathtaking screen savers of locations from around the globe transform into your desktop wallpaper upon logging in ? Shuffle settings allow you to cycle through screen savers by themes including Landscape, Cityscape, Underwater, and Earth Widgets ? Widgets can be positioned anywhere on the desktop and adapt to the color of your wallpaper while working in apps ? iPhone widgets can be added to your Mac when your iPhone is nearby or on the same Wi-Fi network ? Interactive widgets enable you to perform actions directly from the widget such as running a shortcut, pausing media, and more Video Conferencing ? Presenter Overlay keeps you front and center while sharing your screen in FaceTime or third-party video conferencing apps (Mac with Apple silicon) ? Reactions layer 3D effects like hearts, balloons, confetti, and more around you in video calls and can be triggered with gestures (Mac with Apple silicon, Continuity Camera with iPhone 12 and later) Safari and Passwords ? Profiles keep your browsing separate for topics like work and personal, segregating your history, cookies, extensions, Tab Groups, and favorites ? Web apps let you use any website like an app, complete with an icon in the Dock for quicker access and a simplified toolbar for easier browsing ? Enhanced Private Browsing locks your private browsing windows when you’re not using them, blocks known trackers from loading, and removes tracking that identifies you from URLs ? Password and passkey sharing allows you to easily share accounts with trusted contacts Messages ? Live Stickers sync from iOS and iPadOS to macOS, granting you access to the Live Stickers you create on your iPhone and iPad ? Search filters for people, keywords, and content types like photos or links help you more easily find what you are looking for ? Swipe to reply inline on any iMessage bubble Gaming ? Game Mode gives games the highest priority on the CPU and GPU, delivering more consistent frame rates and lower latency to wireless controllers and AirPods (Mac with Apple silicon) Keyboard ? Improved autocorrect accuracy makes typing even easier by leveraging a more powerful transformer-based language model ? Inline predictive text shows single- and multi-word predictions that you can add by pressing the Space bar ? Improved Dictation experience supports using your voice and keyboard together to enter and edit text AirPods ? Adaptive Audio delivers a new listening mode that dynamically blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency to tailor the noise control experience based on the conditions of your environment (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with the latest firmware) ? Personalized Volume adjusts the volume of your media in response to your environment and listening preferences over time (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with the latest firmware) ? Conversation Awareness lowers your media volume and enhances the voices of the people in front of the user, all while reducing background noise (AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with the latest firmware) ? Press to mute and unmute your microphone by pressing the AirPods stem or the Digital Crown on AirPods Max when on a call (AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), or AirPods Max with the latest firmware) ? Improved AirPods automatic switching now detects Mac up to 2X faster (AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation), AirPods Pro (1st and 2nd generation), AirPods Max with the latest firmware) Privacy ? Sensitive Content Warnings can be enabled to help prevent users from unexpectedly viewing sensitive images in Messages ? Expanded Communication Safety protections for children now detect videos containing nudity in addition to photos shared through Messages and the system Photos picker ? Improved sharing permissions let you choose which photos to share and add calendar events without providing access to your entire photo library or calendar Accessibility ? Live Speech lets you type what you want to say and reads it aloud in FaceTime calls or in-person conversations ? Personal Voice helps users at risk of speech loss create a voice that sounds like them in a private and secure way using on-device machine learning ? Made for iPhone compatible hearing devices can be paired and used with Mac (MacBook Pro (2021), Mac Studio (2022), and Mac computers with M2 chip) This release also includes other features and improvements: ? One-Time verification code AutoFill from Mail helps you quickly sign into sites in Safari, without leaving the browser ? Inline PDFs and document scans in Notes are presented full-width making them easy to view ? Grocery Lists in Reminders automatically group related items into sections as you add them ? Visual Look Up for recipes helps you find similar dishes from photo ? Visual Look Up in video helps you learn about objects that appear in paused video frames ? Pets in the People album in Photos surface individual pets just like friends or family members ? Option to say “Siri” in addition to “Hey Siri” for a more natural way to activate Siri (Mac with Apple silicon, AirPods Pro (2nd generation)) ? High performance mode in Screen Sharing supports color workflows and improves responsiveness while remotely accessing a Mac (Mac with Apple silicon) ? Item sharing in Find My allows you to share an AirTag with up to five other people ? Activity History in Home displays a recent history of events for door locks, garage doors, security systems, and contact sensors ? Battery

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