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Jun 02, 2020 macOS Catalina 10.15.5 introduces battery health management in the Energy Saver settings for notebooks, an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls,.

macOS Catalina 10.15.6 will be arriving soon with new features that need testing before they're launched to the public. As usual, Apple is providing an early version of this macOS release to developers so that they can test their apps against it and prepare for its release to Mac owners.

What's new in the macOS Catalina beta?

June 30, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.6 beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.6 beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.6 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.6 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

June 9, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.6 beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.6 beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.6 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.6 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

June 1, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.6 beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.6 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.6 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.6 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

May 20, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 5 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 5 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.5 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.5 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

May 6, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 4 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 4 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.5 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.5 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

April 29, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.5 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.5 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

April 16, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.5 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.5 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

March 31, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 1 for developers

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Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.5 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.5 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.5 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

March 18, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 6 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 6 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.4 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

March 10, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 5 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 5 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.4 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

March 3, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 4 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 4 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.4 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

February 26, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.4 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

February 19, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.4 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

February 5, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.4 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.4 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.4 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

January 24, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.3 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.2 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

January 14, 2020: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.3 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.2 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

December 17, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.3 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15.3 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.2 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

December 6, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 4 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 4 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.2 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

November 20, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.2 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

November 13, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15.2 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

November 7, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

October 24, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

October 17, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

October 11, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina 10.15.1 beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

October 3, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina Golden Master for developers

Apple has just released the macOS Catalina Golden Master for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

September 30, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 10 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 10 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

September 23, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 9 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 9 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

September 10, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 8 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 8 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

August 28, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 7 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 7 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

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August 19, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 6 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 6 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

July 31, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 5 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 5 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

July 16, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 4 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 4 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

July 2, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 3 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 3 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

June 17, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 2 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 2 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

June 3, 2019: Apple releases macOS Catalina beta 1 for developers

Apple has just released macOS Catalina beta 1 for developers. Follow the instructions below to get started with the macOS 10.15 beta. If you've been waiting for macOS 10.15 to start testing with macOS, now's the time to start downloading.

How to make an archived backup of your Mac with Time Machine

Before you begin, make sure you back up your Mac. The download and installation process is fairly easy, but any time you make significant changes to your computer, you risk problems. When it comes to securing your data, it is definitely better to be safe than sorry. Even if you just backed everything up the night before, make sure your Mac is completely up-to-date.

  1. Connect an external hard disk or Time Capsule with a USB, FireWire, or Thunderbolt cable.
  2. Click on the Apple icon () in the upper left corner of your screen.
  3. Select System Preferences... from the dropdown menu.

  4. Select Time Machine in the System Preferences window.

  5. Turn the Time Machine slider On.

  6. Click Select Backup Disk and choose the disk you'd like to use.

    Time Machine will format the hard drive for backups and start within two minutes.

How to download the macOS Catalina developer beta

Downloading the latest beta on your Mac is as simple as visiting Apple's developer portal.

  1. Visit developer.apple.com on your Mac.
  2. Click on the Dicover tab.
  3. Click on the macOS tab.
  4. Click Download.
  5. Log in with your developer account if prompted to do so.
  6. Scroll down and click on the Install Profile button for macOS Catalina 10.15. The file will automatically download to your Mac.
  7. Open your Downloads window and select macOS Catalina Developer Beta Access Utility.
  8. Double-click macOSDeveloperBetaAccessUtility.pkg to run the installer.

When the installer is finished downloading, System Preferences will automatically check for an update to macOS. Click Update to download and install the developer beta software. After the software has been downloaded, the installation process will begin as normal.

If the latest developer beta does not appear on the Updates list, restart your Mac. Then, open the Mac App Store and click the Updates tab.

The developer beta update can take a long time to finish downloading, depending on the size. You can check the status in the Updates tab of the Mac App Store.

How to install the macOS Catalina developer beta

After macOS Catalina is finished downloading, you will be prompted to install the software automatically.

  1. Click on Continue.
  2. Agree to Apple's Terms and Conditions.
  3. Click on Install.
  4. Follow the instructions to install macOS Catalina.

Your Mac will reboot to install macOS Catalina. You'll see a black screen with the Apple Logo and a progress bar. Grab a cup of coffee while you wait for the software to finish installing.

How to install the macOS Catalina beta on a partition

To keep your Mac's data from getting corrupted by a beta operating system, you can partition your Mac's hard drive to run macOS Catalina in tandem with your current operating system.

  1. Create a partition on your Mac if you haven't already done so.
  2. Select Continue when the download is finished and ready to install.
  3. Agree to the terms.
  4. Click Agree to confirm that you have read the terms.
  5. Select Show All Disks to switch from your main partition.
  6. Select the partition you wish to install the software on.
  7. Click Install.

The installation helper will allow you to transfer information from your current operating system, or you could choose to do a clean installation to start your Mac from scratch.

How to get started with the macOS Catalina developer beta

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Once your Mac reboots, you'll be set up with macOS Catalina. You'll have to follow a couple of steps to get started.

  1. Click on Continue.
  2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password. iCloud will sync your desktop and other files.
  3. Click on Get Started.

You'll be directed to your Home screen where you can start digging around to find all of the fun new features.

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macOS Catalina gives you more of everything you love about Mac. Experience music, TV, and podcasts in three all-new Mac apps. Enjoy your favorite iPad apps now on your Mac. Extend your workspace and expand your creativity with iPad and Apple Pencil. And discover smart new features in the apps you use every day. Now you can take everything you do above and beyond.

Check compatibility

If you're using one of these computers with OS X Mavericks or later,* you can install macOS Catalina. Your Mac also needs at least 4GB of memory and 12.5GB of available storage space, or up to 18.5GB of storage space when upgrading from OS X Yosemite or earlier.

MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2012 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in 2012 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2012 or later
iMac introduced in 2012 or later
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later

* To upgrade from Lion or Mountain Lion, first upgrade to El Capitan, then upgrade to Catalina. To find your macOS version, Mac model, memory, and storage space, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS Catalina, the installer will let you know. View the complete list of compatible computers.

Make a backup

Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.

Get connected

It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.

Download macOS Catalina

If you're using macOS Mojave, get macOS Catalina via Software Update: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Or use this link to open the macOS Catalina page on the App Store: Get macOS Catalina. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.

Begin installation

After downloading, the installer opens automatically.

Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.

If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.

Allow installation to complete

Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.

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Stay up to date

After installing macOS Catalina, you will be notified when updates to macOS Catalina are available. You can also use Software Update to check for updates: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Or get macOS Catalina automatically

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If you're using OS X El Capitan v10.11.5 or later and your App Store preferences or Software Update preferences are set to download new updates when available, macOS Catalina will download conveniently in the background, making it even easier to upgrade. A notification will inform you when macOS Catalina is ready to be installed. Click Install to get started, or dismiss the notification to install later. When you're ready to install, just open the file named Install macOS Catalina from your Applications folder.

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  • If the installer shows a list of apps that are not optimized for your Mac, learn about 32-bit app compatibility, then choose whether to proceed with the installation.
  • For the strongest security and latest features, upgrade to macOS Catalina. If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with Catalina, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra, or El Capitan.
  • You can also use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.