Is it safe to update a 2019 MacBook Pro to Sonoma?

lindafrombloomfield wrote:

I'd seen a ton of complaints a few months back from 2019 MBPro users...wondering if bugs like overheating, battery drain, etc., have been resolved?

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I have had no such issues on my 2019 16" Intel MacBook Pro running all versions of the Sonoma since the initial public release.

Most user who have no issue — do not post to say "hey no issues.."

This ASC forum like others, is a triage unit in the hospital— you only go to the hospital if you have issues...

Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

The current stable release of Sonoma including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 14.2.1

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

Don't run garbage apps on your Mac—

Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN

all known to cause issues on the macOS

Leyroy's advice is excellent. Yes, there seem to have been issues with Sonoma. as happens with many new releases. That is why some people choose to wait for a while before installing a new operating system. In my personal experience, what I do is to initially is to install a new OS on an external SSD, keeping the current OS on its current drive. That way I can use the new OS and see if I like it. If not, I simply revert to the prior OS as the startup OS until I am satisfied that the initial issues have been resolved.

Your idea to test out a new OS is excellent. What I can not figure out is how you safe the files you create during your test run.

I shall try someday erase a partition I kept with a prior OS, install the new one on it and then symlink to the folders that contain my work.

Some day...