Update incompatibility with macOS 10.15 causing application issues (ref#PRDCT8)

[Suedkiez (Just a fellow user like you)]

Roon had to update some foundations and your outdated macOS does not support these anymore, because it is end-of-life by Apple.

You can temporarily reinstall Roon version 2.64, which works with your outdated macOS. The download link is in the release notes:

@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.

You will then need to make sure to deactivate automatic updates in Roon Settings > About.

Then make sure you have a safe Roon database backup on a different device (such as an external USB drive).

Backup

Going forward, you need macOS 12 (Monterey), but most old Intel Macs that don’t get the update from Apple can easily be updated with Open Core Legacy Patcher (OCLP):

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…