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Hello!
I updated to the Catalina OS when it was released. But it caused all sorts of problems. Photoshop not working my Focusrite Mix Control not working, and other software that was not compatible with the new OS, so I downgraded to Mojave, so that I could continue to use my Macbook Pro.
Has things been fixed or do I chose wisely to still wait with an upgrade?
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14
That isn't anything that Apple is going to fix. Catalina does not support 32-bit apps. If you have 32-bit apps and want to run Catalina (or any future macOS) the option is to contact the developer of the applications and see if they offer a free or paid upgrade to a version that is compatible wit Catalina. Also see the following from 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support
Apple's transition to 64-bit technology is now complete. Starting with macOS Catalina, 32-bit apps are no longer compatible with macOS. If you have a 32-bit app, please check with the app developer for a 64-bit version.
That isn't anything that Apple is going to fix. Catalina does not support 32-bit apps. If you have 32-bit apps and want to run Catalina (or any future macOS) the option is to contact the developer of the applications and see if they offer a free or paid upgrade to a version that is compatible wit Catalina. Also see the following from 32-bit app compatibility with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4 and later - Apple Support
Apple's transition to 64-bit technology is now complete. Starting with macOS Catalina, 32-bit apps are no longer compatible with macOS. If you have a 32-bit app, please check with the app developer for a 64-bit version.
Xathan wrote:
Hello!
I updated to the Catalina OS when it was released. But it caused all sorts of problems. Photoshop not working my Focusrite Mix Control not working, and other software that was not compatible with the new OS, so I downgraded to Mojave, so that I could continue to use my Macbook Pro.
Has things been fixed or do I chose wisely to still wait with an upgrade?
You'd have to ask their respective developers (Adobe and Focusrite) because Catalina is about as refined as it will ever get. Traditionally Apple has already been working on whatever OS will supersede it by now.
32-bit apps are gone for good and they're not coming back, ever.
Perhaps you will find this useful: Upgrading macOS without fear - Apple Community. That's what I do.
To add to the info already presented to you download and run GO64 to see what apps you have that will not be compatible with Catalina.
You'll probably find that you'll need to upgrade a number of them.
There was nothing wrong with Catalina. Your issue was that your apps were not compatible with Catalina. If your app developers have not made their apps compatible they will still not work with Catalina. No 32 bit apps work with Catalina.
If you have 32-bit applications that you need and where no update is available, you could create a bootable clone of your mac on an external volume. Then you can boot your Mac from Mojave, if you need to use the older apps, and get started with Catalina, while you are looking for replacement applications for the older software.
Thanks alot for the replies, guys!
I´ll try the "Go64" software as we speak. And probably upgrade again to Catalina.
It is very safe because it would fix some security issues
Is it safe to update to Catalina?
