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Anyone got Yosemite yet?

lalalandlalaland Posts: 11,882
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Ok, so it's available 'today' apparently. But it's not, not yet anyway.

All the articles are updating saying it's available now but I've just tried the update and the store itself and there's no Yosemite. I guess the publishers all want to be up to date so they're putting the available now bit out despite it probably taking a few more hours to get things going.

Anyone managed to upgrade to the public upgrade yet? (not the beta of GMR)
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  • IzakIzak Posts: 3,452
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    Not yet, hopefully be up soon.

    Had Yosemite Beta on a second hard drive for the past few months and was very pleased with how it all worked. Looking forward to downloading the final version.
  • psionicpsionic Posts: 20,188
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    I tried the beta a while ago. But still no sign of it on the App Store yet.
  • lalalandlalaland Posts: 11,882
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    Apparently it will be here today. Guessing it's US time so will be later in the night.
  • psionicpsionic Posts: 20,188
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    The 'Upgrade Now' button saying it isn't available on the UK app store yet....

    http://www.apple.com/uk/osx/
  • lalalandlalaland Posts: 11,882
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    It doesn't do that for me. It loads the App store and then times out :D
  • lalalandlalaland Posts: 11,882
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    Now I'm getting the 'not available in UK message'.

    Appears it's also not available in the UK and many other countries. SO where has Apple made it available to?
  • jonmorrisjonmorris Posts: 21,759
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    I only got Beta 6 a little while ago. Not sure how much will change between that and the final version that should be released in the next few hours or so.
  • psionicpsionic Posts: 20,188
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    Perhaps they're learning from past mistakes when the servers would get totally hammered when practically the entire planet was downloading the update at the same time, and it would time out or slow to a crawl.
  • Jay-CeeJay-Cee Posts: 2,886
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    nope not yet, is it possible to back up the data to a usb? to reuse?
  • psionicpsionic Posts: 20,188
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    Jay-Cee wrote: »
    nope not yet, is it possible to back up the data to a usb? to reuse?

    Your data should be ok - but it definitely make a backup of everything before attempting anything major like an OS upgrade. Easiest way is with an external HDD using TIme Machine.
  • Jay-CeeJay-Cee Posts: 2,886
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    psionic wrote: »
    Your data should be ok - but it definitely make a backup of everything before attempting anything major like an OS upgrade. Easiest way is with an external HDD using TIme Machine.

    Thanks, i asked the wrong question. I meant the OS itself Yosemite, can it be put on a usb to reload the mac just like windows?
  • psionicpsionic Posts: 20,188
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    Jay-Cee wrote: »
    Thanks, i asked the wrong question. I meant the OS itself Yosemite, can it be put on a usb to reload the mac just like windows?

    I'm sure it will be possible. Loads of guide exist about doing it for Mavericks and even the Yosemite Beta. I'm sure the procedure will be similar. In the next day or two there'll probably be loads of guides detailing step by step how to do it for the release version of Yosemite.

    http://www.tekrevue.com/tip/os-x-yosemite-usb-installer-public-beta/
  • psionicpsionic Posts: 20,188
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    Yosemite now showing on the UK app Store - but giving an error if you try and download - so hopefully it will start working any minute now...
  • b.leverb.lever Posts: 1,190
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    psionic wrote: »
    Your data should be ok - but it definitely make a backup of everything before attempting anything major like an OS upgrade. Easiest way is with an external HDD using TIme Machine.

    Wait ios8 cocked a lot of iPads up let them iron the bugs. Out first .

    >:(
  • Jay-CeeJay-Cee Posts: 2,886
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    psionic wrote: »
    I'm sure it will be possible. Loads of guide exist about doing it for Mavericks and even the Yosemite Beta. I'm sure the procedure will be similar. In the next day or two there'll probably be loads of guides detailing step by step how to do it for the release version of Yosemite.

    http://www.tekrevue.com/tip/os-x-yosemite-usb-installer-public-beta/

    Thanks for the reply. I cannot wait to get the update, just hope no damage to the system
  • IzakIzak Posts: 3,452
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    It appears to be working. Set my MacBook Air to download it. Over 5GB so will take a bit of time.
  • lalalandlalaland Posts: 11,882
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    Yep. Mine's downloading too.

    However I'm having real problems accessing digitalspy from my imac. Safari on my desktop always causes me problems for this site. Have to change to my phone.
  • Jay-CeeJay-Cee Posts: 2,886
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    downloading as well :D

    The phone calls and sms on Yosemite, does it only work on iPhones? or any smart phone like the s4
  • IzakIzak Posts: 3,452
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    Jay-Cee wrote: »
    downloading as well :D

    The phone calls and sms on Yosemite, does it only work on iPhones? or any smart phone like the s4

    It'll be iPhone only as its part of Apple's Continuity/Handoff feature on iOS 8.
  • BKMBKM Posts: 6,912
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    Jay-Cee wrote: »
    downloading as well :D

    The phone calls and sms on Yosemite, does it only work on iPhones? or any smart phone like the s4
    Handover is between Apple devices only:cry:
  • Jay-CeeJay-Cee Posts: 2,886
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    Izak wrote: »
    It'll be iPhone only as its part of Apple's Continuity/Handoff feature on iOS 8.
    BKM wrote: »
    Handover is between Apple devices only:cry:

    Oh that sucks, i May get the iPhone then just for this. Download done
  • Betty SwollaxBetty Swollax Posts: 599
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    Downloading Yosemite now. I wonder what it's going to break? I'm coming straight over from Mountain Lion. I never did bother with Mavericks.
    I live in a fairly remote area so my internet is very slow. According to the download bar, it's going to take at least 10 hours to download!! At least most of that will be overnight while I'm sleeping.
  • KieranDSKieranDS Posts: 16,545
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    Downloading now.
  • Jay-CeeJay-Cee Posts: 2,886
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    downloaded and installed and wow amazing, love the new dock. Even safari looks good :D
  • Silver TractorSilver Tractor Posts: 2,042
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    Jay-Cee wrote: »
    downloaded and installed and wow amazing, love the new dock. Even safari looks good :D

    Yes it's great and the clearer text etc makes it easier for old-timers like me to read stuff.

    It downloaded / installed on my iMac really quickly but I bet it will take a lot longer on my Macbook Air,

    I might even start using Safari now!
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