Ventura's October 24, 2022 release!
This is part of a series of tips from Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, 11.0 Big Sur, 12.0 Monterey, 13.0 Ventura, and 14.0 Sonoma client release.
Ventura, Mac OS 13.0 was released on October 24, 2022.
November 7, 2023, Apple released 13.6.2. The latest system wide security update for Ventura via Apple menu -> System Settings -> Software Update, and Apple menu -> About This Mac Software Update
Server release editions of the OS, visit this forum:
macOS Server - Apple Community
Earlier tips exist, but are not mentioned as there is no direct upgrade path on the same computer running older operating systems except to network with Macs running Ventura.
Before upgrading, don't do so, in order to optimize your speed. Frequently an optimizer will slow you down, and it won't stop from slowing you down by upgrading your system. Your first step is to make sure your system is running optimally before upgrading. Upgrades are there for feature enhancements and new features. If you have already been trying optimizers, read what I have to say about removing them:
Amended comments to MacKeeper tip - Apple Community
As with all updates and upgrades, it is recommended you backup your data first.
Here are the minimum hardware requirements with System Profiler Machine ID, minimum operating system:
- iMac 2017 and later 18,1 Mac OS 10.12 Sierra
- Mac Pro 2019 and later 7,1 Mac OS 10.14 Mojave
- iMac Pro 2017 1,1 Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra
- Mac Studio 2022 1,1 Mac OS 12.0 Monterey
- MacBook Air 2018 and later 8,1 Mac OS 10.14 Mojave
- Mac mini 2018 and later 8,1 Mac OS 10.14 Mojave
- MacBook Pro 2017 and later 14,1 Mac OS 10.12 Sierra
- MacBook 2017 10,1 Mac OS 10.12 Sierra
An upgrade will not fix errors, kernel panics, or issues with slowness. Optimizers and anti-virus utilities should be disabled before performing the upgrade from the App Store. You may also find Filevault can slow down the upgrade.
The complete system requirements for Ventura and its features are on this link: macOS Ventura - Apple
We will be updating this tip as information becomes available.
Like all Catalina and later operating systems, you must have all 64 bit applications and drivers to upgrade from earlier operating systems. Sierra is the oldest operating system that has upgrade support to it on the models listed above that came with Sierra.
Third party compatibility information that predates the release date should be taken with a grain of salt.
https://roaringapps.com/apps?platform=osx is a nice third party listing of those updates. Check with individual vendors as well.
Printers from:
Epson - search your individual printer to determine if Ventura support is present.
HP (Samsung too) - same as Epson, individual device will give compatibility with Ventura.
Apple's Airprint - use Option key when adding the printer in the system preferences to pick up on any existing WiFi connected printer on the same WiFi network as the Mac that Supports Airprint. Note this driver may be based on generic open source drivers, as opposed to manufacturer specific drivers.
Once you upgrade, Ventura has a new means of determining free space, and that's on
Free up storage space on your Mac - Apple Support
If you need to downgrade to Sierra 10.12.6 or earlier, you will need to reformat any drive that is formatted APFS, HFS Extended GUID.