Problems Installing Catalina

How to fix macOS 10.15 Catalina problems

However, one problem users tend to face often with new Operating System releases is how to download and install them. Updating and installing new Operating Systems could prove to be a daunting task. In this guide we'll be going through how to install macOS Catalina step by step. Audio issues in Catalina are different in nature, and these problems are caused by a variety of factors. No audio, audio glitches, problems with connecting an external audio device, internal components making strange sounds, or sound not working for particular apps are just some of the common audio issues in Catalina you may encounter. For example, if your Mac came with macOS Big Sur, it will not accept installation of macOS Catalina or earlier. If a macOS can't be used on your Mac, the App Store or installer will let you know. For example, it might say that it's not compatible with this device or is too old to be opened on this version of macOS.

Hello, thrill seekers. Looks like you've installed macOS Catalina knowing it's not perfect and despite all warnings ended up here. You are not alone. We've rummaged through the internet and collected all macOS Catalina issues known to date. And boy, there's a lot of wrongs to fix.

1. Can't install macOS Catalina

You've unpacked the installer and now macOS Catalina install stuck on the initial reboot. All you can see is a black screen and even a hard reboot doesn't help it. Though it's perfectly normal for an installation to take some time (sometimes up to 10 hours), you can try a few workarounds.

• Install Catalina in the Safe Mode

1. Press and hold down the Power key to shut down your computer.
   
2. Now, hold down Shift while it's booting up.
   You will see the Apple logo on a grayish background with a progress bar. After you entered the Safe mode, run the Catalina installer again. Hopefully, it reaches completion this time.

Tip: Press Command + L in the middle of the macOS installation. You will see if it's still active and the remaining time before completion.

• Do a PRAM and SMC Reset

It's one of those last-ditch solutions that restore deep system settings including kernel information. It isn't something you should be doing regularly but in our case, it's worth trying.

How to reset PRAM
1.Shut down your computer
2. Press the Power key
3. Immediately press Command + Option + P + R keys
4. Hold down the keys until your Mac reboots
5. Let go of the keys

To reset SMC

1. Turn off your Mac
2. Hold down Control + Shift + Option and press power
3. Hold the buttons for 10-15 sec
4. Release the keys and restart your Mac
After you're done, repeat macOS Catalina installation from scratch.

• Free up space on your drive

macOS Catalina takes up about 30 GB on your drive. That's unprecedented in macOS history. When you see the 'macOS Catalina cannot be installed on Macintosh HD' message, this sometimes means that there is not enough disk space for the new macOS. Therefore, you need to free up some space on your Mac.
How to free up space? Move your largest files onto an external drive — will take you about 20 minutes. Or if it looks like too much fuss, free up your storage with CleanMyMac X. It's a tool that is actually notarized by Apple (shouldn't be confused with MacKeeper).

You'll easily remove 7-10 GBs of system garbage. Then you can install macOS Catalina on a drive that's clean and refreshed.

Here I've found a link to a free version of this app — enjoy.

Catalina installation stuck on 'Setting up your Mac' screen

So your installation has started but seems to be stuck on the initial screen. What can you do? If your patience has finally run out, it's time for a mission abort.

1. Press the power button and wait till your Mac reboots.
2. Start the installation all over again — this time it should go fine.

'macOS Catalina could not be verified'

This error usually appears when the download has finished. Apparently, it has something to do with cached content associated with your user account.

1. Open System Preferences > Sharing > Content caching
2. Switch to 'All content`' in the dropdown menu

The first attempt to download Catalina would often return the same error. But don't give up just yet! Try downloading Catalina once again — this time it will download it from the cached copy on your Mac which will take about 10-15 seconds. Now it should be ok.

If it doesn't help you can also:

• Simply restart your Mac
• Download Catalina under different 'user' on your Mac
  
• Try to delete system cache with CleanMyMac

2. macOS Catalina freezing upon reboot

The situation looks like this: macOS Catalina has completed the install, and after you restart your Mac it is stuck on login screen. You see the progress bar but it isn't going anywhere. What to do?
As one user pointed out, the problem may be caused by 3d party kernel extensions or kexts. They act as drivers — if you like a Windows analogy — and give access to your Mac's hardware.

• Solution: Move Library Extensions

• Free up space on your drive

macOS Catalina takes up about 30 GB on your drive. That's unprecedented in macOS history. When you see the 'macOS Catalina cannot be installed on Macintosh HD' message, this sometimes means that there is not enough disk space for the new macOS. Therefore, you need to free up some space on your Mac.
How to free up space? Move your largest files onto an external drive — will take you about 20 minutes. Or if it looks like too much fuss, free up your storage with CleanMyMac X. It's a tool that is actually notarized by Apple (shouldn't be confused with MacKeeper).

You'll easily remove 7-10 GBs of system garbage. Then you can install macOS Catalina on a drive that's clean and refreshed.

Here I've found a link to a free version of this app — enjoy.

Catalina installation stuck on 'Setting up your Mac' screen

So your installation has started but seems to be stuck on the initial screen. What can you do? If your patience has finally run out, it's time for a mission abort.

1. Press the power button and wait till your Mac reboots.
2. Start the installation all over again — this time it should go fine.

'macOS Catalina could not be verified'

This error usually appears when the download has finished. Apparently, it has something to do with cached content associated with your user account.

1. Open System Preferences > Sharing > Content caching
2. Switch to 'All content`' in the dropdown menu

The first attempt to download Catalina would often return the same error. But don't give up just yet! Try downloading Catalina once again — this time it will download it from the cached copy on your Mac which will take about 10-15 seconds. Now it should be ok.

If it doesn't help you can also:

• Simply restart your Mac
• Download Catalina under different 'user' on your Mac
  
• Try to delete system cache with CleanMyMac

2. macOS Catalina freezing upon reboot

The situation looks like this: macOS Catalina has completed the install, and after you restart your Mac it is stuck on login screen. You see the progress bar but it isn't going anywhere. What to do?
As one user pointed out, the problem may be caused by 3d party kernel extensions or kexts. They act as drivers — if you like a Windows analogy — and give access to your Mac's hardware.

• Solution: Move Library Extensions

As a band-aid solution, you can relocate your /Library/Extensions kexts to a backup folder. As confirmed by many users, this fixes macOS Catalina stuck on reboot problem.
To perform this, you will need Terminal app:
Click Launchpad > Terminal
Now paste in the following command:

mkdir ~/Extensions-Backup && sudo mv /Library/Extensions/* ~/Extensions-Backup/

This command relocates your Library Extensions to the username/Extensions Backup folder. Later you can put the Extensions back where they belong at: /Library/Extensions.

One more solution to macOS Catalina freezing

Generally, Macs freeze when some process is hogging the memory. Some background plugin could be eating up all the available RAM. Here is the method I use to identify my background memory-hoggers.
To get a clear idea what it is, I use CleanMyMac X's Speed utility.
You need to install CleanMyMac X — it's available as a free version too.
Open the app, click 'Optimization.'

This will give you an idea what Launch Agents are working in the background so you can isolate and disable them.

PS. Heavy consumers — this tab reveals processes that are critically memory-demanding.

3. macOS Catalina apps not working

This is one of the macOS Catalina problems that trails back to macOS Mojave. As you've probably heard, app architecture knows 2 types: 32-bit and 64-bit. The 32-bit apps will not be supported on macOS Catalina, period. Sadly, they are not just some lo-fi indie apps, we are talking Photoshop!

Did you know:Apple states that 64-bit apps use memory more effectively and so will work faster on your Mac.

• Check your 32-bit apps

There's a quick way to count your potentially problematic applications.

1. Click the Apple logo > About this Mac > System report
2. Now find Applications in the sidebar.

To have a deeper look into your apps, where they come from, and how much space they are taking, run the Uninstaller tool in CleanMyMac X. Download this program here — it's free to download.
Launch the app and click the Uninstaller tab

Here you can see your 32-bit apps and sort apps by 'Last used.'

For example, I found a 32-bit video editor, which I didn't realize was there, stealing away 600 MB of my space.

• Reset an app that misbehaves

If a particular app stopped working on macOS Catalina, you can reset it with CleanMyMac. This operation doesn't delete any user data and only restores it to the default state. In 9 out of 10 cases this helps solve syncing issues and sudden app freeze-ups.

Choose an app from the list in the Uninstaller (see screenshot above)
Now click on the drop-down menu under 'Uninstall' button
Click on the Reset button that appears

• Update your applications

In anticipation of various macOS Catalina issues, some developers have already optimized their programs for the new OS. Go to the developer's site and download the latest available version.
Yes, I've already told you about CleanMyMac, but it appears to have just the right tool to handle macOS updates. It automatically updates every single app on your Mac. Though it may take some time, it's a smart way to debug your macOS Catalina apps.
Once you get CleanMyMac X, click the Updater tab in the sidebar.
Click Select All above the app list.
Now, click Update.

4. macOS Catalina is running slow

Quite expectedly, some of the most reported issues on macOS Catalina are speed-related. Some background processes are hogging the CPU, most notably, the fileproviderd process. Thing is, macOS 10.15 Catalina heavily exchanges data with web-related processes, like cloud storages. There are countless rough edges to this process.

• Disable the fileproviderd process
  Go to Launchpad > Activity monitor

Here you'll need to figure out what process is eating up the most resources. Watch out for the processes named mds and fileproviderd. If they take up 80-100% of CPU, try closing them using the [X] button above.

• Disable browser extensions

Browser extensions may be the culprit of many macOS Catalina issues. Leave the bare minimum of browser extensions and see how your Mac reacts.

5. Problem with Apple ID settings

This happens when Catalina is prompting you to update your Apple ID details. You've entered your password but the pop-up keeps coming back after some time.

• Solution: Enable Keychain in iCloud settings

Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts > iCloud
Log in into your account and check the list of services that use iCloud.

Tick Keychain and enter your credentials.

6. Sidecar problems on macOS Catalina

Sidecar is a feature that doubles your workspace as you can use an iPad as a second monitor. The common issue here is inability to connect your iPad to the computer. First off, make sure you have iPadOS installed on your iPad. Then, find your Mac in the list of Sidecar-supported models:

• Late 2015 27″ iMac
• 2017 iMac Pro
• Mid 2016 MacBook Pro
• Late 2018 Mac mini
• Late 2018 MacBook Air
• Early 2016 MacBook
• 2019 Mac Pro

If your Mac is pre-2015, there's still a workaround to enable Sidecar.

Open Terminal and paste in the following command:

defaults write com.apple.sidecar.display allowAllDevices -bool YES

Did it make the trick? Unfortunately, this combination is not guaranteed to work.

7. iCloud issues on macOS Catalina

Cannot download folders from iCloud

iCloud integration is one of those weak spots that produce tons of bugs. Fixes for such macOS Catalina problems are already on the way.

• Download each file individually

If you cannot download folders from iCloud, download each file individually. Unfortunately, this is the only available workaround at this point.

Did you know: Some part of your iCloud data is stored on both Google and Amazon data centers.

Cannot accept iCloud terms and conditions on Catalina

As of October 2019, this problem has too been widely reported. No matter how many times you've accepted the conditions, the legal disclaimer keeps coming up. It appears, that the problem occurs because you have more than just one device connected to iCloud.

• Go to System Preferences > Internet Accounts.
• Now, click the iCloud icon
  

You should see the Terms & Conditions pop-ups that is now in a pending state. Press Accept.

Repeat the procedure for all iCloud accounts and your devices you'll see in the list.

8. Music Library freezing

The iTunes had been the centerpiece of music on macOS. With its removal things quickly went sideways. Since the arrival of the iTunes successor, Music app, many folks noticed their album artworks missing, Music Library freezing etc.
The typical case is your Mac says its 'updating the Music Library', spinning endlessly, without any progress. The issue is likely caused by obsolete Mojave caches and the remains your previous iTunes ecosystem.

• Empty your Music folder

And all music-related Library caches.

1. Back up your music and move it out of Music folder
2. Open ~/Library and delete any items titled 'Music' or 'iTunes'
3. Repeat for ~/Library/Caches
4. Restart your Mac and see if it worked

Don't forget to put your music albums back where they had been before.

9. Wi-Fi issues on macOS Catalina

Wi-Fi not working after macOS Catalina update is pretty common. While your macOS is brand new, your Wi-Fi is still relying on some old protocols.

First, try to turn the Wi-Fi off and on again. If that doesn't help you go to System Preferences > Network

Click on the dropdown menu that shows your Network.
Now, try choosing a different network — just to reset and shaken up the old settings

1. Connect to your default network
2. Check to 'Automatically join this network'

Alternative fix with CleanMyMac X

To fix Wi-Fi problems on Catalina, we'll use some of the tools from the free version of CleanMyMac X.

1. Download the app and open the Privacy tab
2. Find the Wi-Fi Networks option

Check all the networks in the list and click Remove.

This will make your Mac forget your old Wi-Fi stations and you'll be able to reconnect again.

10. Bluetooth not available on macOS Catalina

If your Bluetooth is not working on macOS Catalina, there's one easy trick you can do. You should try deleting your Bluetooth.plist files. Don't worry, it will auto-create a new copy of itself.

1. Click Finder > Go > Go to Folder…
2. Type in: Library/Preferences

Now, look for a file com.apple.Bluetooth.plist

3. Delete it and restart your Mac.

11. Safari Extensions stopped working

There is a certain kind of Safari extensions, namely, .safariextz files that have been excluded from support in macOS Catalina. They no longer can be installed on Extensions page and are now considered 'Legacy.'
RES, Ublock, and Bitwarden are some of the notable extensions that Safari users will miss on Catalina. What's happening is Apple gradually moving away from the accepted web extensions format (WebExtensions) to the iOS-compatible extensions.

• Accept this fact (or wait patiently)

If you are missing your favorite ad blockers or other extensions, the easiest is to switch to a different browser. There is also a possibility that the developers will overhaul their extensions to support Safari 13 but we all will have to wait until that happens.

12. Storage filling up for no reason

Problems Installing Macos Catalina

So you've upgraded to macOS Catalina only to discover that a big chunk of free space is missing. Some identified folder is eating up your storage but how can you find it? The issue could be related to Time Machine backups and clones of APFS snapshots stored in different locations.

• Slim down your Time Machine snapshots

You can perform this operation safely in CleanMyMac X.
Download the app (a link to free edition) and launch it.
In CleanMyMac X:
Click the Maintenance tab
Choose 'Time Machine snapshots thinning

As a manual solution, paste in the following commands in Terminal:

tmutil listlocalsnapshots / tmutil listlocalsnapshots /System/Volumes/Data

This lists the local snapshots created by your Time Machine. If you're ready to delete those, type in this:

deletelocalsnapshots

A few universal fixes to macOS 10.15 Catalina issues

1. Quit and restart/reopen an app or a document that malfunctions — works for 80% of the issues
2. Restart your Mac and try logging in under a different user
3. Check your Mac for hidden background apps and disable those

How to check your macOS Catalina for hidden processes

There are many so-called daemons or Launch Agents that operate in the background on your Mac. They could be small applications, like Google Software Updater or a notifications scheduler, or in worst cases, advertising scripts. The best way to deal with them is to look underneath your macOS processes and disable anything even remotely suspicious.

1. Launch the free edition of CleanMyMac — it's optimized for macOS Catalina
2. Find the Speed tool with 2 options Optimization and Maintenance
3. Click Launch Agents
4. Study your memory processes closely. Run the Launch Agents too see the background apps. Additionally, click Heavy Consumers, and switch off any item you don't need.

That was our little take on common macOS 10.15 Catalina problems. Something tells us there'll be lots of newly discovered headaches. But If you feel you've had your share of incompatibilities and bugs, you can always go back and clean install macOS Mojave.

13. The iTunes XML crisis

With iTunes being history now, its remnants keep chasing users from beyond the grave. Apparently, some DJ apps have been relying on a specific XML library file that's now dead and gone with iTunes.

The new Music app was supposed to provide a manual workaround, alas it didn't. This seriously disrupts the DJ business on planet Earth — until Apple releases a fix in the next macOS Catalina update.

The notable DJ apps affected by this are Traktor and Rekordbox. The issue has made the world news and was even covered by Forbes so the fix is hopefully, already in the works. The last-ditch option that's left is to you is to downgrade to macOS Mojave so you can enjoy iTunes in its full glory again.

While macOS Catalina 10.15 released with its perfect significant features. This time in the era of operating system macOS Catalina brought plenty of new features functions to get excited. Although with the software updates, we don't expect that we should face any sort of issue. But again after installation, there will be the number of errors that get us puzzled how to fix that. As you know that Apple is a professionally supporting hardware range. However, in any circumstances, we are encountered and facing errors on hardware/software during the installation of macOS Catalina, ways to fix macOS Catalina 10.15 common issues.

How to Fix macOS Catalina 10.15 common issues

But I got important to guide you in this post how to fix macOS Catalina 10.15 common issues. However, macOS Catalina common issues are included this few days is macOS Catalina download problems, Gateway timed out while downloading macOS Catalina, macOS Catalina 10.15 install problems, macOS Catalina stuck on setting up your Mac, macOS Catalina login problems, macOS Catalina email problems, macOS Catalina breaks search in Mail, macOS Catalina running slowly on Mac, macOS Catalina Battery issues, macOS Catalina mouse issue, macOS Catalina MacBook Keyboard problems, macOS Catalina Bluetooth issue, macOS Catalina Boot problems, macOS Catalina finders problem, Apps problem in macOS Catalina, macOS Catalina Sidebar problems, macOS Catalina WiFi problems.

However, that is the issue nowadays macOS Catalina users are facing. While getting the first trip to macOS Catalina is existing to install it. And while upgrading to macOS Catalina is somehow straightforward. In case, you will find the macOS Catalina update through the App Store, but some of you will face issues while downloading macOS Catalina update. Since macOS Catalina is new on the list then you are trying to download it. Also, you are attempting to update directly from macOS Mojave, indeed it required a fair internet connection.

How to Fix macOS Catalina 10.15 Common issues

However, it can happen while installation macOS Catalina you face this the error that installation cannot continue. It means that the storage is less, and the macOS Catalina file is 6GB in that case, you must have at least 20GB up to 25GB to complete the installation. While installation you face this error directly navigate the Apple menu on the left corner of your screen. And click on About this Mac than Storage, after that, you have to manage some storage to continue macOS Catalina installation. Therefore, while installation, if you faced like the macOS Catalina 10.15 file, corrupted. In that case, navigate the finder menu and search for macOS Catalina 10.15 file and delete that file. After that, restart your PC then coming back try re-download the required files from Mac App Store. This is the most beginning common issue while installing macOS Catalina on your computer.

When the macOS Catalina 10.15 released in the public beta version, then most of the developers were installing on their computer using Virtual machine devices. After installing testing macOS Catalina on Virtualization boxes most of you may handle some issues that facing that in full version. According to developers, Virtualization is one of the advanced sources that you can install the beta version. Like we are having VirtualBox, VMware, Hyper-V, and Android version Android Studio. In plans, I will re-write the common issues on macOS Catalina on VMware, and VirtualBox.

Fix macOS Catalina Download Problems

This is the common issue that macOS Catalina download is failed. And most of you might face this problem while downloading macOS Catalina 10.15 an error appear that download has failed. This common error can be due to a network error connection, and another issue while downloading is the Installation of macOS Catalina could not continue installation required to downloading important content. And the content can't download this time try again. However, in this case, most of the people are facing this error. Because at the same time, the Apple server is much busy on every download, due to the Store will be under pressure. The best time to download macOS Catalina or upgrading it is in the morning time.

Solution 1: Before downloading macOS Catalina from Mac App Store be sure that you have enough storage because the macOS Catalina file is enough large than it needs more storage. While downloading macOS Catalina suddenly you face low storage warning then open the Apple menu, click About this Mac, go to Storage>Manage and specify the disk space.

Problems Installing Catalina 10.15.5

Solution 2: It can be issue switching from WiFi network connection to Ethernet Cable directly while downloading. Again if you are having an error on downloading macOS Catalina 10.15, where the macOS Catalina stored, install macOS Catalina 10.15 on your drive. Delete them and restart your computer and try downloading again. However, if you are facing an error on download macOS Catalina go to App Store click on View my account see if there is anything on then click restart the download from there.

Fix macOS Catalina Install Problems

Before going to install macOS Catalina's new operating system on your Mac computer. You should know the ways how to install it, there also a related article for installation you may read it. After that, make sure your selves that your Mac computer is compatible with macOS Catalina operating system, therefore, read below list computer which is compatible with macOS Catalina.

• MacBook 2015 or newer
• MacBook Air & Pro 2012 or newer
• Mac Mini 2012 or newer
• iMac 2012 or newer
• iMac Pro 2017 and iMac Pro 2013 or newer

There is no need to download the macOS Catalina DMG file, therefore, navigate to the application folder and search for the file of 'macOS Catalina 10.15'. After that, double click on that to begin the installation process. Again if you faced any problem during macOS Catalina installation, restart your Mac computer. After that, press Control+R, these keys will boot your installation to recovery mode. Then choose 'Disk Boot' for normal boot, and remove any useless files from your hard drive to free up space.

Fix macOS Catalina Sidecar Problems

You know that Sidecar is one of recent macOS Catalina feature that announced in WWDC 2019 by Apple Inc. Then if you have a new iPad addition and Mac. In case, I introduce and suggest you use your iPad or tablet as a secondary display screen in your Mac. Indeed Sidecar is multiple taskers for illustrators.

Solution: Sidecar only can support iPad 6 newer, iPad Mini 5, iPad Air 3. However, you need to download Apple's latest iOS version in your tablet to take advantage of the sidecar. If your iPad won't be updated to the latest version then your Mac computer will not utilize this feature. Therefore, macOS Catalina 10.15 is heavier then macOS Mojave therefore, you need to have modern Mac computers consists of fair hardware. It means to use sidecar feature you must have iMac 2015 27-inch or newer, MacBook Pro 2016 or newer, Mac Mini 2018, Mac Pro 2019, MacBook Air 2018, or early 2016 MacBook or newer.

You can find Sidecar in your Mac's system preferences menu. You need to enable Bluetooth, WiFi, and Handoff. In case, if you are having an old version of Mac or iPad then you cannot use sidecar.

Fix macOS Catalina Apps Problems

Though Apple introduced macOS Catalina and iOS most recent Apps that are cleanly work on Mac. Including native Apple, the solution to use new Apps in macOS Catalina and there will no older Apps. Additionally, most of 32-bits Apps, like 1Password, QuickBooks, VMware Fusion, and other Apps are out of luck in macOS Catalina. Even Adobe application older version is in trouble on macOS Catalina 10.15. Therefore, several good Antiviruses have gone with this policy of Mac. However, there is a 235 application that no more in macOS Catalina. Because macOS Catalina has the replacement of old version Apps to new version 64-bits. In that case, you have to upgrade the Apps in macOS Catalina from 32-bits to 64-bits. However, if you need those applications back to use then downgrade to macOS Mojave directly.

Fix macOS Catalina WiFi Problem

Still, we are not facing any big problem in macOS Catalina WiFi hardware or software. Therefore, there could be a problem will be connecting WiFi to a personal hotspot, don't worry it has the solution to fix in a second or minute.

Solution: Navigate to the WiFi menu bar and turn off WiFi, wait till 15-20 seconds, and turn it on again. However, while I am facing this issue then this is the solution that I am doing. Again if your problem could not be solved than restart your Mac computer and try once again to connect.

Fix macOS Catalina Battery Life Problem

After upgrading to macOS Catalina you might face that your Mac battery life is shorter than the previous version of the macOS operating system. Similarly, you don't know why? because some of the application is running in the background that works. After a few days, your battery life should be boosted up after closing background applications and turn to normal life. Again if you faced this error it means that you should update your applications to the new version.

However, click on the Battery icon on the top menu bar after that, the list of applications will appear and show you which are running in the background. That opened application will spend too much battery life, close all of them and save the battery life. If the solution is Apps update or closes the background Apps that is fine if not? then check the other settings of your Mac computer or charger.

Fix macOS Catalina Bluetooth Problem

To fix macOS Catalina Bluetooth issue in new macOS operating system macOS Catalina. However, when the Bluetooth is not working you might search for a solution. It can be many reasons that the device which you are going to connect is not working properly, or the Bluetooth driver is not set.

Solution: Open finder then click 'Go' in the top menu bar after that, go to folder type in ‘/Library/Preferences'. After that, a file will open by the name of 'com.apple.bluetooth.plist'. Then delete the files, or move to another folder and restart your computer for the Bluetooth connection. After that, create a new Bluetooth user and try again if it works.

Fix macOS Catalina Finder Problem

After upgrading to macOS Catalina operating system most of the users are inclusive with finder. However, it is easy to fix this issue on macOS Catalina. Therefore, just you need to copy-paste some codes after opening the terminal.

After that, a notification highlight will pop up, then select all files and delete them. After that, if you are fixed restart your Mac computer and coming back check that.

Fix macOS Catalina Adobe Problem

If you are using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, In-design, After Effect 32-Bits it means that Apple or macOS Catalina no longer support. And Adobe Apps 64-bits can be supported by macOS Catalina.

To fix this problem you have to update your 32-bits Apps to 64-bits. In case, the upgrading is free but need to be patient and have a nice internet connection. Because Adobe Apps is having a large file size, and you have to go to the creative cloud's latest version.

Fix macOS Catalina Notifications Problem

However, besides lots of new update features in macOS Catalina, there is new notification control that developed in macOS Catalina. Therefore, if you are notifying by macOS Catalina on any App, it means you turn it off or that is disabled. That is simple to get turn it on or enable that. Navigate to 'Setting' Click on 'Notifications' click on 'App' Toggle the 'Notifications On'. The notification is customizable change it according to your wish, the Apps you don't want to hear the notification simply turn that Off.

Fix macOS Catalina Mail Problem

After that, macOS Catalina released in public then users installed that in their computers. But Apple didn't know about the big issue of the macOS Catalina Mail problem. The developer Michael Tsai reported a problem to macOS users with Mail problems in Missing message or incomplete messages while sending or receiving. After that, Michael Tsai warned the people do not update there Mac to macOS Catalina. If they are upgraded again he put a solution on how to fix the Mail problem. However, you can use the time machine to get you into the previous mail version. Again if the time machine could not work for you then downgrade from macOS Catalina to macOS Mojave.

Fix macOS Catalina Log in Problem

If you are facing a log in problem after installing macOS Catalina on your Mac computer. And you are stuck to log out from macOS Catalina, then as I have experienced this below solution might help you solve the problem. However, to fix this issue restart your computer and press hold command+S keys. After pressing your computer will boot to a command prompt therefore, you have to enter this below code in command.

Press enter key and paste this below code and again press enter.

After that, you entered these commands to restart your computer. Again create a new user for your Mac, don't worry the above code only delete the user it will don't your data.

Fix macOS Catalina Performance Problem

After that, you updated your Mac or MacBook to macOS Catalina. Therefore, you might face that macOS Catalina is running slow on your computer. It can be also much reason that your computer hardware is not compatible with macOS Catalina, or you did not perform a clean installation. In my case, running slow is a common and normal problem for the first time.

After a few days again if your computer is running down or slow. Then restart your computer, coming back navigate to Apps folder and check that the Apps are updated to the latest version. If any of Apps is not suitable with macOS Catalan then delete it. And restart your computer check the CPU performance or RAM and the Processor. However, again if the problem not fixed then upgrade your computer hardware like RAM, Processor, and SSD if not? Then downgrade from macOS Catalina to macOS Mojave.

Read Also: How to Fix macOS Mojave errors on VirtualBox & VMware

Problems Installing Catalina

Bottom Line

Problems Installing Catalina

This is the common Issue the most of you facing after updating your Mac or MacBook to macOS Catalina. However, soon we will have an article about macOS Catalina problems on VMware, VirtualBox Virtualization machines. And macOS Catalina still having some bugs wait until the bugs should fix by developers, it can be risky for you. And you might face security issues or cyber-attacks to your data. I recommend you to prevent from updating to macOS Catalina. However, that's all about how to fix macOS Catalina 10.15 common issues. I hope you have gotten something from this article, remember if the article was useful for you then don't forget to share your ideas, suggestion and feedback below in the comment section.