# Upgrade to macOS Sonoma via patch deployment

**Last Updated On:** 31 Jul 2026  
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## Description

On 26th September 2023, Apple released macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) - the latest major release of the OS. It is named after the city of wine region located in California's Sonoma County. You can upgrade your machines to the latest version of macOS - Sonoma seamlessly via patch deployment.

## System requirements

**Operating system**: macOS 10.13 and later

## Compatible systems

Here's the list of systems that can support macOS Sonoma:

- MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
- MacBook Air (2018 or later)
- Mac mini (2018 or later)
- iMac (2019 or later)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac Studio (2022 or later)
- Mac Pro (2019 or later)

## Creating a backup

Before installing an upgrade, it is always recommended to create a backup of your machines. You can use [Time Machine to create a backup](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250) of your Mac devices.

## Upgrading via patch deployment

You can upgrade your Mac devices to macOS Sonoma by deploying the patch with ID **605841**.

*Patch details*

| Patch ID | Patch description |
|---|---|
| 605841 | Upgrade to macOS Sonoma - Intel and Silicon |

- The patch will be shown **only in the compatible systems** under **Missing Patches** after a successful DB sync.
- For Apple silicon machines, during deployment the end-users will receive a prompt to enter the password for the deployment to proceed.

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