E macOS High Sierra (version 10.13) is the fourteenth major release of macOS, Apple Inc. 's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. MacOS High Sierra was announced at the WWDC 2017 on June 5, 2017 and was released on September 25, 2017. The name 'High Sierra' refers to the High Sierra region in California. This fall, Mac users will have a lot to get excited about in the macOS Sierra update. The latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system has a new name (more on that below) and a slew of new. Dec 15, 2017 Also, I noticed, that even AOL in general is disabled. I would say it's safe to say if you use AOL based email, you cannot even get your own email in High Sierra. I was testing it to see if that works, and it tried to connect but never does, and I know this AOL Mail account is active and worked in Sierra. Oct 07, 2019 Mac mini introduced in mid 2010 or later iMac introduced in late 2009 or later Mac Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later. To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu. If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS High Sierra, the installer will let you know. Mar 16, 2020 1. In Mac Mail, click the Mail menu and select Preferences. In the window that opens, click Accounts. If you changed your password in AOL Mail, change it here as well for the AOL Mail account in the 'Password' box. Apple's MacOS High Sierra update offers lots of behind-the-scenes changes that should make the Apple's desktop OS easy to use. High Sierra might disappoint those looking for whizzy new features.
Check compatibility
Nov 03, 2017 First click on this link and download the High Sierra patcher application. The above link will give you a file named macOS High Sierra Patcher.dmg. Simply open this file and you will see a new window. Now again open the icon named macOS High Sierra Patcher inside the window.
You can upgrade to macOS High Sierra from OS X Mountain Lion or later on any of the following Mac models. Your Mac also needs at least 2GB of memory and 14.3GB of available storage space.
MacBook introduced in late 2009 or later
MacBook Air introduced in late 2010 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
Mac mini introduced in mid 2010 or later
iMac introduced in late 2009 or later
Mac Pro introduced in mid 2010 or later
To find your Mac model, memory, storage space, and macOS version, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu . If your Mac isn't compatible with macOS High Sierra, the installer will let you know.
Make a backup
Before installing any upgrade, it’s a good idea to back up your Mac. Time Machine makes it simple, and other backup methods are also available. Learn how to back up your Mac.
Get connected
It takes time to download and install macOS, so make sure that you have a reliable Internet connection. If you're using a Mac notebook computer, plug it into AC power.
Download macOS High Sierra
For the strongest security and latest features, find out whether you can upgrade to macOS Catalina, the latest version of the Mac operating system.
If you still need macOS High Sierra, use this App Store link: Get macOS High Sierra.
Begin installation
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After downloading, the installer opens automatically.
Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
If the installer asks for permission to install a helper tool, enter the administrator name and password that you use to log in to your Mac, then click Add Helper.
Allow installation to complete
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart, show a progress bar, or show a blank screen several times as it installs both macOS and related updates to your Mac firmware.
Learn more
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- If you have hardware or software that isn't compatible with High Sierra, you might be able to install an earlier macOS, such as Sierra or El Capitan.
- macOS High Sierra won't install on top of a later version of macOS, but you can erase your disk first or install on another disk.
- You can use macOS Recovery to reinstall macOS.
In further work this evening, I found that the Mail App auto configures the Aol SMTP server with port 587, while Aol mail settings help page says to use port 465. The account that I had working with the Aol auto configuration quit working for me this evening. I now have both working with manual config using 'Other Mail Account'.
Username (your email id) and Password
Uncheck 'Automatically manage connection settings'
Incoming Mail Server (IMAP)
imap.aol.com Port 993 (TLS/SSL)
Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP)
smtp.aol.com Port 465 (TLS/SSL)
Authentication: Password
In 'Advanced IMAP settings' uncheck 'Allow insecure authentication'