macOS Sonama wallpapers are of high resolution, so you may be required to download large files. If your connection is slow or drops frequently, the files will download slowly (or may fail at all). Hence, you must ensure fast internet before adding the wallpapers to the download queue.
Run a speed test via speedtest.net and analyze the result. If the connection is slow or unstable, reboot your router once. You can do it via the router’s settings or unplug the cable from the wall socket for a minute and then plug it in again.
3. Switch to a Different Network
Your internet service provider (ISP) may be facing issues, resulting in downloading issues on your macOS. Try switching to a different network to see if it fixes the issue.
If you do not have another Wi-Fi connection, use the Personal Hotspot feature on your iPhone.
4. Update Your Mac
macOS is still under testing. The beta version is being rolled out to developers for testing purposes. You may already know that beta builds are prone to bugs and issues.
The wallpaper download issue is probably caused by a software bug, which needs to be fixed by the developers. If the above solutions do not help, the possibility is high. Instead of playing with settings, I recommend waiting for the next beta update.
You do not have to wait for the next beta release to test the new wallpapers. Grab them now using the download links in the next solution.
5. Download Wallpapers From Other Sources
Although it’s not a fix, we have mentioned it here as an alternate method to grab the latest wallpapers. Download and use them to refresh your Mac experience.
Grab the wallpapers and refresh your Mac experience.
macOS Sonama: Highlights
Apart from beautiful wallpapers and screen savers, there are a lot of exciting features and improvements macOS Sonama brings. There’s a new widget gallery that you can use to add widgets to the desktop, such as weather, clock, play a podcast, turn off the lights, and more. You can even add iPhone widgets to your Mac without installing an additional app.
Apple improves video conferencing to keep the spotlight on you (when the large overlay is chosen). During a video call, you can also place yourself in a small moveable bubble to showcase your work.
Safari gets even better with macOS Sonama. The latest macOS update lets you create separate profiles. So, you can have one for personal and one for office work. Safari will allow you to turn your favorite websites into an app-like experience. Instead of opening in a browser tab, these web apps will open like an app on your Mac.
If you play games on your Mac, you’ll appreciate the new Game Mode. Your Mac will give high priority to the CPU and GPU while gaming. You can expect a smooth gaming experience and a consistent frame rate. The new Game Mode will also lower the audio latency when using AirPods.
Improvements have also been made to messages, typing experience, accessibility, and the Notes app. Read more about macOS Sonama here.
