macOS

Set up macOS Sonoma after installing NotNotch

After install, macOS Sonoma is opt-in through Settings so existing users are not surprised. MacOS 14 remains the deployment target for the shipping utility layer.

Last updated 2027-08-06

First launch

Finish onboarding, then open Settings and enable macOS Sonoma if you want it.

Permissions

macOS may ask for calendar, notifications, or files depending on macOS Sonoma. Decline any you do not need.

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