4 Reasons Not to Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 & 11 Reasons You Should

Install macOS Sonoma 14.5 If You're Dealing With Problems

If your device is struggling with bugs and/or performance issues, think about downloading macOS Sonoma 14.5.

Apple doesn't list any specific bug fixes in the update's release notes, but new versions of macOS often fix unlisted issues.

macOS Sonoma 14.5 could also fix performance issues like severe battery drain, busted Wi-Fi connectivity, UI lag, Bluetooth problems, random reboots, lockups and freezes, and various issues with first-party applications.

As for older updates, macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 fixed three glaring issues within the operating system:

• Fixed an issue where USB hubs connected to external displays may not be recognized
• Fixed an issue where copy protected Audio Unit plug-ins designed for professional music apps may not open or pass validation
• Fixed an issue where apps that include Java may quit unexpectedly

The macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 update fixed an issue where text may unexpectedly duplicate or overlap while typing

macOS Sonoma 14.1 had two bug fixes on board, both are listed below:

• Fixed an issue where the System Services settings within Location Services may reset
• Fixed an issue that may prevent encrypted external drives from mounting

If you've run into either of these issues, and you missed macOS Sonoma 14.1, you'll want to download the macOS Sonoma 14.5 update today.

If you skipped a macOS Ventura update, you will get the bug fixes from updates you missed with your version of macOS Sonoma 14.5. Again, the fixes from the update(s) you skipped are baked into your upgrade.

For more about macOS Ventura's various bug fixes, take a look at our guide.