# Incompatible Roon update on server mac, need earlier version (ref#WGXF8S) **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Tags:** rctt\_-08-1\ **Created:** [April 29, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/incompatible-roon-update-on-server-mac-need-earlier-version-ref-wgxf8s/319228 "2026-04-29T04:21:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 5
**Author:** ![connor](https://community.roonlabs.com/user_avatar/community.roonlabs.com/connor/32/172788_2.png) [@connor](https://community.roonlabs.com/u/connor)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/incompatible-roon-update-on-server-mac-need-earlier-version-ref-wgxf8s/319228/5 "2026-04-29T16:58:09Z")
Hi @DeathRobot, At least for now, there is a temporary installer available to move back to the old version: _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_](https://download.roonlabs.net/updates/production/Roon-pre-2.65.dmg)_._ Long-term, you will need to rely on the OCLP app or update the hardware to MacOS 12+. > [@Roon 2.65 and ARC 1.77 are Live!](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/roon-2-65-and-arc-1-77-are-live/318732): > > Hey Everyone, This is a major release for us, and an important step forward for Roon. We’ve migrated the platform underneath the app to a newer foundation, which improves performance today and gives us a much stronger base for the work ahead. In practical terms, that means better efficiency, reduced memory usage, and a platform that gives us more room to keep improving Roon in the releases to come. You should feel that work in everyday use. RoonServer now uses memory more efficiently and retur… Thank you! --- _[View the full topic](https://community.roonlabs.com/t/incompatible-roon-update-on-server-mac-need-earlier-version-ref-wgxf8s/319228)._