macOS Ventura Compatible Devices
- MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
- MacBook Air (2018 and later)
- MacBook (2017 and later)
- Mac mini (2018 and later)
- iMac (2017 or later)
- iMac Pro
- Mac Studio
- Mac Pro (2019 and later)
macOS Ventura Version History
- Latest – macOS Ventura 13.1
- macOS Ventura 13.0.1
- macOS Ventura 13.0
Learn about new changes in the detailed changelog.
If you’re experiencing the macOS Ventura Update freezing issue, there are a few things you can do to try and fix it.
Here are seven solutions to try:
1. Disable System Integrity Protection (SIP)
System Integrity Protection is a security feature included in macOS that can prevent unauthorized changes to your computer. If you’re experiencing the macOS Ventura Update freezing issue, you may want to disable SIP to see if that solves the problem.
To disable SIP
- Open the System Preferences window and click on the Security & Privacy tab.
- Under the General tab, click on the slider next to System Integrity Protection to turn it off.
2. Put Mac Update Services out of Action
Update Services helps keep your computer up-to-date with the latest patches and security updates. Whenever you experience a freezing issues with the macOS Ventura Update, just disable Update Services. This may help solve the problem.
To disable Update Services, follow the same steps shown to disable SIP. Only this time, you have click on the slider next to Update Services to turn it off.
3. Disable Background App Refresh
Background App Refresh is a feature that allows auto app updates in the background. When your macOS Ventura Update freezes, disabling Background App Refresh might help solve the problem.
Follow the same steps shown to disable SIP, except you need to click on the slider beside Background App Refresh to switch it off.
4. Power Down Your MacBook with Sleep
Sleep allows your Mac to power down completely after a set amount of time. If you’re experiencing the macOS Ventura Update freezing issue, you may want to disable Sleep to see if that solves the problem.
To disable Sleep
- Open the System Preferences window and click on the Energy Saver tab.
- Under the PowerNap section, turn off the checkbox next to Enable Sleep.
5. Try a Different USB Storage Device
When your Mac freezes after the macOS 10.13.1 update, it might be because the computer is trying to access a USB storage device that is not compatible with the new version of macOS. Try using a different USB storage device.
6. Disable FileVault
If you have FileVault enabled, it might be preventing your Mac from starting after the update. Try disabling FileVault and see if the problem is resolved.
- Open System Preferences by clicking the Apple icon in the menu bar and selecting System Preferences.
- Click the Security & Privacy icon and select FileVault.
- Click on the Lock icon and enter your OS X user name and password when prompted.
- Click the Turn Off FileVault button.
- If your computer restarts normally, you might try enabling FileVault again.
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7. Reset Your Mac
If none of the solutions listed above work, you may want to try resetting your Mac. To reset your Mac, hold down the Command (⌘) button and power your Mac on by pressing the Power button. After your Mac has started up, let go of the Command (⌘) button and it will restart.
Following these seven methods, you should be able to resolve most issues you encounter with freezing when trying to complete macOS Ventura updates.
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