Compatibility issue with Roon Server on Mac mini running Catalina after update (ref#YFLC1J)

[DFrancis]

Is Roon Server running?

· No, Roon Server is not running.

For Roon connectivity to work properly, both Roon Server and Roon Remote need to be turned on.

· I can't turn on Roon Server, I need help.

Describe the issue

After allowing a recent update to Roon from a remote device the Roon server software running on my Mac mini running Catalina. I've been running just the Roon server software on this device for several years without a problem. After this update a new version of the Roon app was installed which is not compatible with my operating system. I deleted the Roon app and reinstalled the Roon server app. It launched and ran correctly until a popup forced me to download an Roon app install process again. I want the old reliable server app installed without being forced to upgrade to an incompatible Roon app.

Describe your network setup

Mac mini hardwired to Unifi switch and Dream Machine Pro router. Rock solid.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

See the release notes, which provide a link to download the previous version:

@vova

For Mac users who are not yet able to update to macOS 12 or later, we’re also making a pre-update installer available as a temporary option. This version will not receive future updates or security fixes, and may become incompatible with current Roon Remote or ARC versions over time. You can find the installer here.

Going forward, a free option is to update your Mac with the OCLP app. This works with nearly all Intel Macs at least to update to macOS 12, which is all you need.

Upcoming Roon Minimum System Requirements

It’s really just: Download the installer app Start the installer app, insert USB stick into Mac, click Create macOS Installer and choose the USB stick Start another app and click button to choose what you want to do (i.e., Build and Install OpenCore) Reboot Mac and start from the inserted USB stick The instructions are step by step with pictures, it’s not more difficult than installing Roon ROCK (I’d say less difficult) and everyone managed that. But up to you, a Nucleus One or new Mac Min…

[connor]

Hi @DFrancis,

Thank you for your post. We understand it’s frustrating to suddenly be stuck without Roon.

Roon’s minimum requirements have changed for MacOS for both security and stability reasons, but you can access a temporary download link for Roon at the link shared above in the meantime.

Long-term, you’ll need to host RoonServer on a compatible OS version. There are third-party tools like OCLP that can allow you to update to MacOS 12 in the meantime.

Please let us know if we can answer any questions. Thank you.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

@connor

download link for Roon Remote at the link shared above in the meantime. This won’t, however, work for installing the server on Catalina.

That’s not what the language in the release notes says. Can you clarify?

[DFrancis]

@connor

download

Connor,

Thanks for the info and links. The pre-2.65 installer basically disabled the Roon Server app I had installed. I’m assuming that’s by design. This installer has my Roon services back up and running now.

Given how frequently updates are pushed out and the inconvenience of mistakenly accepting one of them, is there a way I can either through the gui or the command line disable software update checks??

As I’m planning on running Roon for the last 20 years of my life, would a Nucleus One remain compatible with all future updates or will, like most pieces of software controlled hardware, become obsolete requiring yet another significant investment?

Thanks,

[benjamin]

Hey @DFrancis,

Thanks for the reply!

@DFrancis

Given how frequently updates are pushed out and the inconvenience of mistakenly accepting one of them, is there a way I can either through the gui or the command line disable software update checks??

Yes - head to your Roon Settings > About > click the cogwheel next to your Server (and Roon remote, if you’d like) and select ‘Ask before installing any updates’

@DFrancis

would a Nucleus One remain compatible with all future updates or will, like most pieces of software controlled hardware, become obsolete requiring yet another significant investment?

You are spot on correct with the above assumption - the Nucleus One will remain compatible