The latest macOS Ventura update has left owners of old Macs stranded in a sea of problems, raising a chorus of complaints

Date:
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:36:19 +0000

Description:
Users of macOS Ventura face firmware issues, lag, and bugs post-update, clamoring for fixes and for Apple's response.

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Users of macOS Ventura , the predecessor to macOS Sonoma (the latest
operating system for modern Macs and MacBooks ), have discovered some
problems after installing the newest update, macOS Ventura 13.6.6. The update was released on March 25 alongside Sonoma version 14.4.1. Apparently, those looking to upgrade macOS Ventura were met with firmware-related issues (firmware refers to software components that bridge a devices hardware and software).

Ventura is the last macOS system that many older Mac models can run, as macOS Sonoma only supports Macs and MacBooks from 2018 onwards (the iMac Pro from 2017 is also supported), so updates for the older operating system are especially important for security and functionality reasons.

Since the update's release, users have taken to websites like Apple s community forums to express their dissatisfaction with Ventura 13.6.6. GottaBeMobile has cataloged a number of these posts which discuss issues including Wi-Fi connectivity issues, email problems, Time Machine backup issues, issues with users displays, noticeable lag in the user interface
(UI), problems with external accessories, issues with both first-party apps (apps by Apple) and third-party apps such as Microsoft Teams , and more. According to GottaBeMobile, this is just a selection and part of a larger number of problems that users are facing with Ventura 13.6.6.

GottaBeMobile checked for itself how Ventura 13.6.6 runs after its release on a 2017 MacBook Pro , confirming other users reports of frustration-inducting lag in the UI.

Now, affected users are hoping to see another update for Ventura that will
put things right, but this could take some weeks. Until then, users will have to try solutions suggested by others, such as turning Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on and off, restarting the device, and others. However, if these issues are caused by a fundamental problem with the Ventura update, these solutions may only be temporary. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Farknot Architect) Hope for a fix-filled update

Apple is currently developing and testing new software versions for a range
of its products, including Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch , and others, which are expected to be released in May, or possibly at WWDC , its software-centric conference in June.

Its likely well see macOS 15, the follow-up to macOS 14 Sonoma, at WWDC , and macOS Ventura may get an update around this time to fix those problems.

As Apple presumably sees Ventura as a legacy operating system, its unlikely
to make a big song and dance over any update (especially if it's to fix embarrassing bugs) when it would rather show off the latest version of macOS.

I hope that Apple hears user feedback, as its pretty loud and clear, and
takes time to fix Ventura. I understand that much like its peers, Apple is keen to push for users to update to newer hardware and software, but in this economic climate, that might not be possible for many people. In the
meantime, it should make sure that customers who cant upgrade to the latest version of macOS are still looked after. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... macOS Ventura - a small but important step in an Apple Silicon world macOS Ventura
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