How can I go back to macOS Ventura without losing data?

ill tell you what's wrong with it:

  1. Lock Screen, why the heck is the password box at the bottom of the screen? ok that's cool, but provide a setting for people like me who like the account box in the middle of the screen. not to mention, your username is no longer on the Lock Screen like what?
  2. Show with clock option gone on screensavers... Why?
  3. settings layout is weird.


Now here's the question I would like to ask:

How can I go back to macOS Ventura WITHOUT losing data, because I have no time machine backups...

and when will Ventura support end?


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Posted on Sep 28, 2023 2:58 AM

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Sep 28, 2023 3:46 AM in response to Mikey8834

If you really want to Downgrade, it will depend on if the machine is Apple Silicon based computer or Intel Based computer.


The Methods are very different depending on if the computer is M1 / M2 or Intel.


If Intel follow the below >>


If Apple Silicon port back


This method will WIPE ALL Data and there is No Recovery DATA - Period.


>> Only works on Intel Based Apple Computer <<


To perform this action will require booting from a Bootable Installer


The Bootable Installer can Only be performed on an Apple Computer 


This will have to be performed from a Qualifying Computer to run the version of macOS to be made on the Bootable Installer.


Example : Bootable Installer of Ventura would have to be done on a computer that Qualifies to run Ventura.


Notation: If the computer being used to perform this action is Too New or Too Old to qualify to run the version of macOS - this computer can not be used.


Alternative is, to gain access to a Qualifying Apple Computer from a family member, friend or associate.


Extra Special Notation regarding the Touch ID equipped Apple Computer.


 About Startup Security Utility and Must Enable from Recovery Mode the ability to boot from External Drive Before Attempting 



1 - Shutdown computer and disconnect all external drive Except the newly created Bootable Installer.


2- Restart and immediately hold the OPTION key until the Startup Manager appears and choose the USB Drive. 


3 - It will present options >> Disk Utilities >> View >> View ALL attached Drives. 


4 - Choose the Upper Most Drive ( not the volumes indented and list below ).


5 - The drive normally is called Apple Media or Apple SSD - that is the drive to Erase and format as APFS with the GUID Partition Map.


6 - Once that is done >> backup out of Disk Utilities and choose install macOS. 


7 - Follow the prompts and it may automatically reboot several time. 


8 - Upon a final reboot - Setup Assist will present with the newer version of macOS.



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