Welcome to our guide on how to fix the most common macOS 10.14 Mojave problems. Via using this guide, it is for sure that you can resolve any sort of Mojave issues without waiting for an update of visiting an Apple Store.
‘Mojave’ the new macOS update is all out now by Apple for its Mac, iMac and MacBook computers. Now despite of the fact that this new Apple Mac update has brought numerous new features with it, it is also true that there are a few issues which people are encountering.
This is actually quite common with new released operating systems. So, in a case if you are an unfortunate victim of any of the Mojave issue, it is suggested here not to get panic. Instead go through this blog as it includes easy and quick solutions on how to fix macOS Mojave problems. If find any macOS Mojave issue which we haven’t covered in this blog, kindly follow and tweet us and we’ll do what we can do to find a solution.
Before moving into solutions on how to fix the macOS Mojave issues, one most prominent issue is that there has been reports of a macOS Mojave zero-day bug which could be exploited to sniff your confidential stuff. Though on this issue, there is no fix yet, but chances are high that we’ll update the fix on this page as soon as Apple releases an update addressing this issue.
It’s our promise that we’ll keep on updating this guide on how to fix the most common macOS Mojave problems, to ensure you bookmark this page.
Now the macOS Mojave issues.
Here below are the biggest macOS Mojave issues;
- How to fix macOS Mojave Download Problems
- How to Fix macOS Mojave Installation Problems
- How to Fix macOS Mojave iCloud Problems
- How to Fix macOS Mojave Bluetooth Problems
- How to Fix macOS Mojave Performance
- How to Fix macOS Mojave App Problems
- How to Fix Bad macOS Mojave Battery Life
- How to Fix macOS Mojave Apps Showing in Dock After You Quit Them
Keep reading this guide to learn solutions on how to fix each of the macOS Mojave bugs, errors and problems, along with the settings you need to turn off new features which look as such of problems at first glance.
How to fix macOS Mojave Download Problems
While trying to download the macOS Mojave installer, you might run into issues. You require a sold WiFi connection or to plug in.
Multiple reports have been notified from users who cannot install macOS Mojave as WiFi cut out and the installer wasn’t complete in one go.
To fix this issue, plug into your router or get close to the routine. Besides you can also download the installer on one another Mac and copy it to yours on a USB drive.
Steps to fix macOS Mojave Installation Problems
In macOS Mojave installation, usually numerous distinct issues are encountered. However among-st them one of the most common is seeing the error,
“An error occurred validating the installer data. The download is either damaged or incomplete. Redownload the installer and try again.”
If find this error, try re-downloading macOS Mojave. However you can also resolve the issue via resetting the SMC on your Mac. You can do this on the newer MacBook Pro models, that is what this appears to affect the most via;
- Choose Apple menu > Shut Down
- After this, press Shift-Control-Option on the left side of the built-in keyboard. Now press power button at the same time. Hold these keys and the power button for 10 seconds.
Note: If own a MacBook Pro with Touch ID, it is hereby informed that Touch ID button is the power button.
- Release all the keys.
- Lastly press the power button again to turn on your Mac.
Sometimes while attempting to install macOS Mojave on external drive while using a USB C adapter, you might see the install pause halfway through. To avoid this, you are require to connect directly to Thunderbolt 3, instead of utilizing an adapter.
If you run into other macOS Mojave installation issues, you are here advised to restart in Safe Mode and see if you could install the update that way.
To do this, execute the set forth steps:
- Firstly restart your Mac system.
- Now immediately press and hold the Shift key.
- Keep holding till yet the login window appears.
Login and then try to install macOS Mojave while in safe mode.
Steps to Fix macOS Mojave iCloud Problems
Some of the Mac users have been notified reporting that iCloud is not syncing after installing macOS Mojave. So, in a case if this happens to you, there are two things you can try to fix it.
- Tap the Apple Logo in the upper left.
- Tap System Preferences.
- Tap iCloud.
- Choose Sign out.
Once accomplished, sign back into iCloud and see if the steps fixes the issue. In a case if the issues doesn’t get fixed and still persists, you might need to delete the Cloud Docs folder.
This is in folder, and at time when you delete it, this ultimately entices the Mac to re-connect and download the files again.
- Open up Finder.
- Tap Go and then Go to folder.
- Choose CloudDocs.
If this doesn’t fixes the issue and macOS Mojave problems still persists, it is suggested to restart your Mac to reset the iCloud processes. If Messages in the Cloud syncing is not working, turn the setting off then on again in Messages, Preferences.
Steps to Fix macOS Mojave Bluetooth Problems
Some of the macOS users have been reported encountering macOS Mojave Bluetooth issues after upgrading. In this situation the first thing one should try is un-pairing and re-pairing the device.
- Tap Bluetooth icon in the upper right area of your screen and then on open Bluetooth preferences.
- Tap device and delete it. After this initialize the repairing process.
If still unable to make the Bluetooth work again, you are require to delete the plist file for Bluetooth.
- Go to the System Configuration folder – /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ to remove a group of files. Here you can copy that folder location and then press Command + Shift + G while in Finder. Now paste that location in to move to the right folder.
- Delete – com.apple.Bluetooth.plist.
- Lastly restart your Mac.
Chances are high that execution of these steps will fix the macOS Mojave Bluetooth issues. However if issue still persists as shown in the Tweet above, you might need to downgrade to macOS High Sierra. Try a clean macOS Mojave install or contact Apple for help.
Steps To Fix macOS Mojave Battery Life
Majority of the Mac users have been notified reporting battery life issues. This is common, especially in the first two or three days after upgrading. Meanwhile this time, the system may be re-indexing, and its definitely not a cause to freak out yet.
That’s said, there are reports of very bad battery drain. Battery time at time when the lid get closed and several other issues.
Steps to fix macOS Mojave Performance
Majority of the Mac users have been notified reporting slow macOS Mojave performance and the system locking up or displaying a beach ball of death. Now though this is not issue for all the users, but of course impacting enough users to be concerned.
It is important to keep remember that there might be some lag and performance stutters for the first day or two after you upgrade. Chances are high that after everything get settled in and you are done with updating your apps, performance will get improve. In case if find small issues, wait a few days before attempting anything more dramatic.
If find Mac still slow on macOS Mojave after spotlight is done re-indexing, you might have bigger issues. In this case, a clean macOS Mojave install will probably be the best thing for you to try.
Steps to fix macOS Mojave App Problems
There are lots of macOS Mojave problems which are frustrating users on large extent. In case if your apps aren’t working, the first thing you should do is to look for updates.
Numerous developers already offer new versions which are compatible with macOS Mojave. In some of the cases, you might require to purchase a new version.
If find a warning stating you are using a 32-bit app on Mojave, you are require to look for an alternative or for an updated version of the app.
Steps to fix macOS Mojave Apps Displaying in Dock After You Quit Them
There is a new MacOS Mojave dock feature, which majority of the users consider as a problem.
Yes!!
Its actually a change onto how the dock works, making it more as such of iOS.
After quitting an app in Mojave, it might yet show up in your dock. To prevent this from happening, you are required to turn off this new feature.
- Go to System Preferences
- Open up the Dock options
- Lastly uncheck Show recent applications in dock.
This will eliminate the new section and take you back onto how things worked on High Sierra.
Install macOS Mojave for Dark Mode & Dynamic Desktop
One of the biggest macOS Mojave features which you will notice while installing the update is Dark Mode and the next is Dynamic Desktop.
macOS Mojave Dark Mode enables Mac users to get a better focus onto the app they are working in, keeping rest of the system fades into the background.
No matter whichever mode you are using, the desktop will automatic change during the day, based on the time. You’ll see the moon or the moon across a sand dune. This is actually an optional feature, and its sort of a Live Photo. It only works with Apple official desktop backgrounds.
So these were all the macOS Mojave problems along with their respective fixes. Hopefully you find the blog helpful and would like to visit it in future in a case of encountering any issue associated with macOS Mojave.
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