I can't use ROON after updating to 2.65

[Maciej_Korzeniowski]

Hi.

My computer running the ROON server is running MacOS 11, and I don’t plan on updating to a newer version. Is there any way I can still use ROON on this computer? If ROON doesn’t support using the server on a computer running an operating system older than MacOS 12, I’ll have to cancel my subscription.

Maciek

[DDPS]

Insisting on using an old operating system is giving your safety/security life short shrift. MacOS 11 is riddled with security issues and that is a pretty big thing to consider.

[mjw (Father! Father! Resist not! Let us destroy the core! Set us free!)]

Yes, you have two options:

1. Install the pre-2.65 package, or
2. Update macOS, either natively, if your hardware permits this, or by using OpenCore Legacy Patcher.

[Thomas_Smith (Thomas S)]

I am in the exact same situation, running Roon on a 2012 mac mini that is not able to go past Catalina (MacOS 10). Ok, fine, that’s pretty old, but new minis have a 4-5 week lead time (thanks AI supplicants). How can I download the pre-2.65 package to hold me until my replacement arrives?

The link to the announcement of these requirements changes, which was buried in an email below several sales pitches and sent a mere 3 weeks before the effective date, says “We will make a pre-update Roon software packages [sic] available for users who need more time.” So it seems like it should be possible.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

@Thomas_Smith

How can I download the pre-2.65 package to hold me until my replacement arrives?

See the 2.65 release notes and the link there:

@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.

[Maciej_Korzeniowski]

Unfortunately, the pre-2.65 version updates after restarting the computer and won’t run on my Mac.

Does anyone have any ideas on how I can run this version on my computer?

[mjw (Father! Father! Resist not! Let us destroy the core! Set us free!)]

Then, you should turn off automatic updates, especially when running a non-supported (by Apple, too) OS.

[Maciej_Korzeniowski]

It works!

Thank you all so much for your help. I’m so happy; I can’t imagine listening to music for hours on end through the Naim app.

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

@Maciej_Korzeniowski

I can’t imagine listening to music for hours on end through the Naim app.

Haha, yeah indeed. Enjoy!