Unfortunately, Apple isn’t providing any tools to revert the file system. If you converted a Fusion drive during the beta, it needs to be reverted to HFS+ before you can install macOS High Sierra. Instead, it’s releasing macOS High Sierra with APFS only for Macs using SSDs (Solid State Drives). Apple backed away from its original goal of having APFS ready to go for all Mac configurations. If you’re a beta tester, you may have a slightly more difficult time upgrading than the rest of us it all depends on whether you installed the new APFS (Apple File System) during the beta testing. Note : Before upgrading to any new or updated operating system, it’s a good idea to have a current backup in place. With that in mind, here are some of the more common problems you may encounter when upgrading to macOS High Sierra.

We’re always grateful that new versions of the operating system go through an extensive beta process, but it always seems a few issues will still be lurking, ready to pop up and surprise us. (macOS High Sierra’s initial install screen.) It endured the summer beta program, and is now available through the Mac App Store for anyone to download and install.

MacOS High Sierra is finally ready for release.