System freezes during the installation process on macOS Catalina.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems System freezes during the installation process on macOS Catalina.

rando2
Member

214

01-27-2016, 12:47 AM

I'm working on installing Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina on my Mac Mini 2011, which is a year behind. The patching tool in macrumors is freezing around 5%. I have SIP turned off and the IP address is 10.13.6. I'm seeing issues but don't know why.

rando2

01-27-2016, 12:47 AM #1

ChocoLee
Junior Member

02-08-2016, 03:23 AM

The cold lasts a while, especially during manual installations where it can freeze up after just an hour or two.

ChocoLee

02-08-2016, 03:23 AM #2

The cold lasts a while, especially during manual installations where it can freeze up after just an hour or two.

OPBaccaKing21
Junior Member

02-09-2016, 06:23 PM

I’m not confident about that.
I’ll leave it overnight.

OPBaccaKing21

02-09-2016, 06:23 PM #3

I’m not confident about that.
I’ll leave it overnight.

R3kab
Member

168

02-09-2016, 07:33 PM

Catalina doesn't work with Mac Mini models released before late 2012. It seems you likely won't be able to update the operating system, since Apple tends to keep things stable. You might consider upgrading to an M1 model instead, which would be a significant improvement. For more details, check the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/kb/SP803

R3kab

02-09-2016, 07:33 PM #4

FionnMacu
Member

147

02-09-2016, 09:08 PM

I understand it functions with the Catalina patch. It’s clear you’re not ready for an upgrade—being 14 means you don’t require one, as it already meets your needs.

FionnMacu

02-09-2016, 09:08 PM #5

I understand it functions with the Catalina patch. It’s clear you’re not ready for an upgrade—being 14 means you don’t require one, as it already meets your needs.

willdoespixel
Member

208

02-10-2016, 04:38 AM

Alright, understood.

willdoespixel

02-10-2016, 04:38 AM #6

Alright, understood.

SoWieSoMilo
Member

02-14-2016, 12:28 PM

This issue would be useful to mark as solved.

SoWieSoMilo

02-14-2016, 12:28 PM #7

This issue would be useful to mark as solved.

Imllay2
Junior Member

02-14-2016, 04:11 PM

Forgot.

Imllay2

02-14-2016, 04:11 PM #8

Forgot.