How to Install macOS Sonoma Beta on Your Mac. So like every year Apple has also announced its new macOS version “macOS Sonoma” at its annual developer conference. The latest version of macOS has some features and improvements which users have been waiting for almost a year. This time Apple has brought a twist in launching the Developer Beta for macOS Sonoma.
Unlike every other year, you will not have to pay for Apple’s Developer program to use macOS’ latest version. This time anyone could install and use iOS 17 Developer Beta, iPadOS 17 Developer Beta, and macOS Sonoma Developer Beta. You could install the latest version of macOS with your Apple ID if you sign in to Apple’s developer account website. Even if you are not a subscriber of Apple’s Developer program.
So this time you will not have to wait to try the latest macOS. You could try macOS Sonoma Developer Beta and Public Beta. So keep reading this article till the end to learn how to try macOS Sonoma Developer Beta and Public Beta.
Should I install MacOS Sonoma Developer Beta?
According to Apple Company, they do not recommend you install macOS Sonoma Developer Beta on your Mac. Because it is still in its Developer Beta version which means it is having Bugs and errors. And those Bugs and errors could pop up and could prevent the software from working properly.
So if you have any secondary device then you could use or try macOS Sonoma Developer Beta. If not then we suggest you have a backup of your data before installing macOS Sonoma Developer Beta. So in case anything happens you should not lose your data.
How to Install macOS Sonoma Developer Beta on your Mac
So before you should install macOS Sonoma. We suggest you install the latest version of macOS “macOS Ventura”. We would highly advise you to take a complete backup of your files to avoid any kind of risk of data loss from installing a Beta version. So here are the steps to install the macOS 14 Developer Beta on your Mac.
- First, open your Apple Store and download Apple Developer’s app (Get).
2. Once downloaded click on the Account button from the bottom left corner.
3. Then click Enroll Now and follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.
4. And go to Settings>General>Software Updates.
5. Then from the Software update page click on the “i” button next to Beta Updates and select macOS Sonoma Developer Beta from the menu.
6. And once the update is available for you then click Upgrade now.
7. Then you have to click Install Now to install macOS Sonoma Developer Beta. And that’s it after that macOS Sonoma Developer Beta on your Mac.
How to Install macOS Sonoma Public Beta on Mac
If your Mac is already running another Public Beta then check for new software updates in the settings option. Once the Public Beta for macOS 14 is available in July 2023. But However, if you are not enrolled in Apple’s Public Beta program, then follow the steps given to enroll yourself in Apple’s Public Beta program.
Step1: Visit Apple’s Public Beta program website and Sign in
Open your browser on your Mac and search for Apple’s Public Beta program or you could do it by clicking here. Then you have to click on the “Sign in” button.
Step 2: Log in using your Mac’s Apple ID and enroll your device.
You have to just enter the same Apple ID you use to log in to your Mac. Click on “Enroll your devices“. On the next page click on the “MacOS” tab and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 3: Open your Settings for Software updates
Open your settings on your Mac and click on “general“, head toward Software Updates. On the next page click on the “Public Beta” option and choose “MacOS Sonoma Public Beta“.
Once the Public Beta is available on your Mac. Click on the “Upgrade” button to download and install it on your Mac.
Macs that are compatible with macOS Sonoma
Macs or MacBooks released after 2017 will support macOS 14 (macOS Sonoma). Below we have given a full list that which Macs are compatible with supporting macOS Sonoma.
- iMac Pro (2017)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) (Intel)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) (Intel)
- iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) (Intel)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) (Intel)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) (Intel)
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
- MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports) (Intel)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1, 2021)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1, 2021)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2, 2023)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch,M2, 2023)
- Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)
- Mac Pro (2019)
- Mac Pro (M2)
- Mac Studio
- Mac Mini (2018)
- Mac mini (M1, 2020)
- Mac mini (M2, 2023)
bottom line
In this article, we showed you how to install macOS Sonoma Developer beta on your Mac. So I hope you have got your solution to your problem. If you had any kind of questions or suggestions then do tell us in the comment section.
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