Apple’s macOS Ventura is the latest and greatest operating system on the Mac, packed with a host of great features for a range of use cases. But that doesn’t mean it always works smoothly. In fact, it can have its fair share of frustrating problems and thorny mishaps.
Fortunately, there is often a solution at hand. In this guide, we’ve compiled some of the most common problems you’re likely to encounter in macOS Ventura and paired them with often-simple fixes that can get things right again. If you’re having trouble with your Mac, try this guide.
macOS Ventura will not download
Apart from that, you should check if you have enough disk space to download the macOS update installer. The installer is about 12 GB, but you need about that 25 GB spare parts for the operating system itself. If this isn’t the problem, find the macOS installer file (it will either be in your Downloads or Applications folders) and drag it to the Trash, then try downloading again.
When you want to update to macOS Ventura, it can be frustrating when you encounter download problems. If this happens to you, the first thing you need to do is check your internet connection. If this all works correctly, try the Apple System Status page (Opens in a new tab) See if the macOS Software Update service is down.
macOS Ventura failed to install
Although the download may not be the problem, there could be other reasons why macOS Ventura failed to install. First things first, verify that your Mac is compatible with macOS Ventura on the Apple Support page (Opens in a new tab).
If so, try restarting your Mac in safe mode and starting the installation again. If you have an Apple silicon Mac (with an M1 or M2 chip), shut down your Mac, then Press and hold the power button Until “Load Startup Options” appears. Click on a volume, then hold down the Shift key and click on “Continue in safe mode”. For a Mac with an Intel chip, simply restart your Mac and then immediately hold down the Shift key until the login window appears. Now try installing macOS Ventura in Safe Mode.
If you’re still having problems, try resetting the NVRAM. Restart your Mac and then click on File Command, Option, P, and R keys. Once. Let go as soon as you hear the startup chime again or see the Apple logo.
Can’t sign in to macOS after updating
These commands tell your Mac that you’re loading macOS for the first time. You will be prompted to create a new admin user account, after which the login issues will hopefully be fixed.
Occasionally, you may experience login issues after updating macOS. If so, restart your Mac while holding the Command and S keys. This loads a Command Prompt window. Enters /sbin/mount -uw/ Press Return, then type rm /var/db/. applesetupdone And press back again.
AirDrop is not working
Are you having trouble with AirDrop? Sometimes it’s as simple as turning it off and on again. From the System Settings app, disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, then re-enable them. This may be all it takes to fix AirDrop.
If not, you can also try adjusting your AirDrop settings. Open Finder, then click Go > AirDrop from the menu bar. Next to “Allow me to discover” choose “Everyone” and try to send or receive the file again. If that works, you probably previously set AirDrop to only accept files from contacts (or not accept anyone at all), and the sender isn’t in your contact list.
Wi-Fi not working
WiFi eavesdropping? Try restarting your Mac in safe mode. If your internet connection comes back, this indicates that there is an error with the app or extension.
Additionally, try to forget your current network settings and then reconnect to Wi-Fi. To do this, open System Settings and click on Wi-Fi in the sidebar. Under Known Networks, tap … next to the network you are currently connected to (a checkmark will appear next to it) and click Forget this network > Remove. Then try to rejoin it from the list of other networks. You’ll need your Wi-Fi password for this last step, so make sure you have it on hand.
Battery life is very short
When you first update to macOS Ventura, you may find that your battery drains faster than expected. This could simply be because macOS is setting things up in the background — once it’s done, your battery performance may return to normal.
You can also try to modify the battery settings. Open System Settings and click on Battery in the sidebar. You can enable Low Power Mode, or tap Options to optimize video streaming while on battery power.
Furthermore, make sure that both macOS and your apps are updated. Developers often fix issues that cause battery drain, so a quick update of the app can fix this problem. You can also try switching to apps that are less taxing on your Mac — Google Chrome is a notorious resource hog, which in turn can take a toll on your Mac’s battery life.
Out of storage space
When your Mac’s storage disk starts to fill up, you may notice that your computer starts to slow down. The easiest way to free up space—and thus speed up your Mac—is to uninstall old, large apps that you no longer use. Another surefire way to help is to empty your trash regularly.
And there’s a third way: macOS Ventura’s Optimize Storage feature. Open the System Settings app and go to General > Storage. Under Recommendations, click Optimize Storage (if it appears). This automatically deletes things like old movies and email attachments to free up space.
The disc needs to be repaired
Sometimes, your Mac may fail to boot up properly. Don’t panic if this happens to you – it can be fixed using Disk Utility. First, restart your Mac. If you have an Apple Silicon Mac, press and hold the Power button until you see Load Startup Options. For Intel Macs, restart your Mac and hold Command and R until the startup options appear.
Now, click Options > Continuechoose a language, and then tap Disk Utility > Continue. From the menu bar, click View > Show All Devices. Now click on the startup disk in the sidebar and click First Aid > Run. Let First Aid do its thing, then choose Restart from the Apple icon in the menu bar once it’s done.
Problems with iCloud
Apple’s iCloud is a great way to store your files in the cloud, but it can have its issues. Whether your iCloud account fails to sync or throws a different tantrum, often the first thing to try is signing out and back in again. In the System Settings app, tap your Apple ID in the top-right corner, then scroll down and tap Sign Out. Once you are logged out, try to log in again from the same menu.
Did you recently change your iCloud password? When you do, you’ll need to sign out of any iCloud services you’re using (including other devices) and sign back in again, otherwise you might run into problems with those services. Simply sign out, then use your new password to sign in again.
The application will not terminate
From time to time, the app you are using will stop, freeze, or fail to quit when you want it to. Fortunately, there is a built-in way to close a troublesome app, even when it refuses to boot normally.
At such times, right-click the application icon in the Dock, then Press and hold the Option key. This will change the Quit command on the context menu to Force Quit. Click this and the app will close, even if it is not responding. Alternatively, you can click the Apple icon in the menu bar and click force out (Or press Option, Command, and Escape together), then choose the app from the Force Quit Applications window.
Remove duplicate photos
In 2022, Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 16 that automatically detects and removes duplicate photos, and this same feature is in macOS Ventura. Even better, it is very easy to use.
First, open the Photos app. In the left sidebar, you may notice an option titled Duplicates. Click on this and you will see all the duplicate photos that the Photos app has found. Browse the list and select any duplicate photos, then click Merge [number] redundant. This will choose the best image for you, ensure that all relevant data is present from both images, and then remove unnecessary extras.
The tool data is not updated
The Notification Center in macOS Ventura allows you to display a number of widgets with useful information. However, sometimes incorrect data may appear or stop updating properly. Often, it’s because there’s a problem with the location data they’re using — you’ll see this in weather widgets or those that show the time, for example.
To fix the problem, open System Settings and tap Privacy and Security > Location Services. From here, find the app whose widget is having difficulties (for example, the Weather app) and turn its location services off, then back on. Alternatively, you can try turning off Location Services entirely from the same menu, then re-enable the toggle.