Hi, my iMac currently running macOS Monterey and I want to update it to Ventura. I want a complete full update instead of incremental update in the settings. I wonder if I can create a bootable usb of macOS Ventura and use it to install macOS Ventura on my iMac while keeping all my datas intact? Theoretically, it'll be just like reinstalling macOS, right?
iMac (2017 – 2020)
David0708 wrote:
Hi, my iMac currently running macOS Monterey and I want to update it to Ventura. I want a complete full update instead of incremental update in the settings.
I wonder if I can create a bootable usb of macOS Ventura and use it to install macOS Ventura on my iMac while keeping all my datas intact? Theoretically, it'll be just like reinstalling macOS, right?
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Monterey to Ventura is a complete full upgrade.
I would not make it more difficult.
How to download and install macOS
You pick up where you left off with all your user data intact in the normal upgrade process.
How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support
I have never had an issue.
David0708 wrote:
Hi, my iMac currently running macOS Monterey and I want to update it to Ventura. I want a complete full update instead of incremental update in the settings.
I wonder if I can create a bootable usb of macOS Ventura and use it to install macOS Ventura on my iMac while keeping all my datas intact? Theoretically, it'll be just like reinstalling macOS, right?
?
Monterey to Ventura is a complete full upgrade.
I would not make it more difficult.
How to download and install macOS
You pick up where you left off with all your user data intact in the normal upgrade process.
How to upgrade to macOS Ventura - Apple Support
I have never had an issue.
Clean update from Monterey to Ventura
