Roon Core fails to start on macOS 10.15.8 after update (ref#Y4OXL2)

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Hi! What’s not quite right with Roon?

· None of the above quite fits

None of the above quite fits

· None of these quite match

Tell us what's going on

· After the latest update of Roon Core the program does not start due to incompatibility with MacOS 10.15.8. Is there a way back to the recent version?

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· Roon Core on an iMac (late 2012) with MacOS 10.15.8 and no chance to upgrade OS further.

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I assume it’s related to this. Roon require MacOs 12 going forward

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Hi @Stefan_Gorny,

It looks like you’ve hit the new OS requirement wall.

As of the April 27 update, Roon officially requires macOS 12 or higher.

However, you can try using a temporary installer to get back up and running for the time being. You can find the relevant links and details in this release thread:
Roon 2.65 and ARC 1.77 are live

Keep in mind:

  • Temporary Fix: This installer is a workaround, and long-term support for older macOS versions is not guaranteed.
  • Future-Proofing: Since your iMac (Late 2012) is officially capped at Catalina, you might eventually need to consider using OpenCore Legacy Patcher (OCLP) to install a newer macOS version.
  • Alternative: If your iMac is dedicated solely to being a Roon Server, switching the operating system to Linux (like Ubuntu or Roon OS via ROCK) is a great way to keep the hardware relevant without the macOS software restrictions.
Hope this helps you get your music back!