Should i Update to Sequoia

ahad2526 wrote:

Hey everyone, I want to know that is it safe to update immediately to newest version of mac os. Is there any bug or other issues like battery drain and apps not working or heating issues etc?

Should i update to MacOS 15 Sequoia or it is having bugs and other issues.

There is not right or wrong answer to your question.

macOS 15.0 Sequoia is fit for purposes, though some may argue the opposite

Like any new version, 15.0 the initial release will need additional bug fixes along the way as they are found.

If we take macOS 14 Sonoma as an example

It has taken 14 updates for Sonoma to reach the current Sonoma 14.7

Unless there is a real pressing reason to upGrade right away, use your judgement and decide for yourself if Now is the right time

I can say, using 3 different M-Class computers which are kept " lean and mean " from Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizers, Third Party Security Software and Not dependent on VPNs

The experience has been good

To truly protect your non replaceable Data - have a 3-2-1 Rescue Plan in place and always current

3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 off site incase of natural disaster or un-natural disaster.

Each of the above should be done to a Dedicated Single Purposed External Drive 

Back up your Mac with Time Machine

https://bombich.com

Don't!

I upgraded my 16” MacBook Pro from macOS Sonoma to Sequoia a week ago (today is Nov 3, 2024). Immediately after the update, I couldn't log in because my keyboard stopped responding. I took it to the Apple Store, where I was told the keyboard is bad—a hardware issue—and that I’d need to pay $698 for a replacement. I pointed out that even the on-screen keyboard didn’t register key presses from the trackpad, but they seemed unsure how to respond and suggested the trackpad might also be faulty. It was alarming how they insisted it was a hardware issue, claiming the update had no connection to the problem and that my "S" key was damaged. ( it's not!!!) In reality, my MacBook was in perfect condition and functioning flawlessly before the Sequoia update, with no sign of any hardware issues.

After returning home, I contacted AppleCare to arrange for a repair. While troubleshooting, I discovered that pressing Option + Command + R at startup restored keyboard functionality temporarily, which was a relief. All the keys functioned perfectly, and the MacBook began running smoothly. It worked fine for about 3 hours, but then began experiencing keybord glitches and prompted me to upgrade to Sequoia 15.1. Unfortunately, after the update, my MacBook stopped recognizing the keyboard altogether and wouldn’t enter recovery mode, leaving it unusable. Pressing Option + Command + R at startup temporarily restores keyboard functionality. However, the fix only lasts for a short period before the issue reappears.

Also, since updating my Mac to Sequoia, it has started restarting on its own after shutting down.

My MacBook Pro is 2019 16" 16 GB RAM, 1TB. Never had any issues.

BTW, I purchased a brand new MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip just a few days ago. However, there are no available updates to upgrade from macOS Sonoma to Sequoia. I've even tried manually searching for updates, but Sequoia doesn’t appear as an option.

It feels as though Apple products are lasting shorter with each new purchase, seemingly reliable only as long as AppleCare is active.