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I have MacBigSur and love the Photos App that comes with it - albums in order etc.
I have heard that if I upgrade to Monterey OS - the Photos will change and don't want to risk it.
Am I wrong in assuming this? Thanks
iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 11.6
Yes it will all stay the same. Very rarely things can go wrong with an update - which is why a backup is important.
I have not yet upgraded to Monterey. I don't feel I am missing out yet. You don't need to upgrade if there is nothing in Monterey that you need.
Yes it will all stay the same. Very rarely things can go wrong with an update - which is why a backup is important.
I have not yet upgraded to Monterey. I don't feel I am missing out yet. You don't need to upgrade if there is nothing in Monterey that you need.
Photos in Monterey is basically the same app with some feature enhancements. For details, see the photos section here:
macOS Monterey - New Features - Apple (UK)
If you have a full backup, you can re-install an earlier version of MacOS, and then restore all your files from time machine.
However, if you are going this route, you should take a second backup, as while you are re-installing MacOS, your system drive is erased, and then your time machine backup is your only copy of all your files - if that were to fail you would lose everything. You could use (for example) carbon copy cloner to back up your complete system drive to an additional hard drive.
See also
How to get old versions of macOS – Apple Support (UK)
Yes you're wrong in assuming this.
But, as always, make a full back up before updating. That way if something goes wrong you're protected. And, if you don't like something in the new OS, you can revert.
Thank you - will my Albums and pics in Photos stay the same ? I basically use Photo app to store my pics in albums and then do a slide show and watch it on TV using Apple TV box.
Do I need to upgrade to Monterey if I just do basic functions on my Mac?
So what id different in Monterey Photos?
I thought once you upgraded to new O/s you can't go back? My Time machine constantly backs up - but I am sure it does not back up O/S - please explain
Thank you - I'll wait as I don't need all the fancy stuff. Appreciate your time
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