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 subscr…

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.

Yes, you have two options: Install the pre-2.65 package, or Update macOS, either natively, if your hardware permits this, or by using OpenCore Legacy Patcher.

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 …

[image] 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: [image] Roon 2.65 and ARC 1.77 are Live! For Mac users who are not yet able to update to macOS 12 or later, we’re also making a pre-update …

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?

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

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.

[image] Maciej_Korzeniowski: I can’t imagine listening to music for hours on end through the Naim app. Haha, yeah indeed. Enjoy!

I can't use ROON after updating to 2.65

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Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you) May 5, 2026, 6:48pm 5

See the 2.65 release notes and the link there: