Your Mac shows an Apple logo when it finds your local startup disk, which is a startup disk built into your Mac or directly connected to your Mac. As startup continues, you should see a progress bar or indicator , with or without the Apple logo. This screen might alternate with a blank screen several times.
If you're installing macOS, the Apple logo or progress bar might remain onscreen for much longer than usual after your Mac restarts. As installation continues, the progress bar might move slowly and pause for long periods. That's why Apple recommends beginning macOS installation in the evening—so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
While the Dock Downloads indicator shows the progress of files being downloaded to that specific location, it turns out all Finder windows offer a file transfer indicator. This means that any file being copied, downloaded, or moved to just about anywhere on the Mac will show you a progress bar. Download progress is also shown on the specific app page in Mac App Store. However, Mac App Store has adopted iOS style of circular progress bar to show the installation progress which doesn't show the app data downloaded and the total size.
If you feel that you've waited long enough to know that your Mac is stuck on this screen:
- Press and hold the power button for up to 10 seconds, until your Mac turns off.
- Try using safe mode to identify the issue.
- If the issue persists, unplug all accessories from your Mac, including printers, drives, USB hubs, and other nonessential devices. (You could have an issue with one or more of those devices or their cables.) Once more, press and hold the power button for 10 seconds, then press it again to turn your Mac back on.
- If the issue persists, turn off your Mac again, then turn it back on and immediately press and hold Command (⌘) and R to start up from macOS Recovery.
- While in macOS Recovery, use Disk Utility to repair your startup disk.
- If Disk Utility found no errors, continue to the next step.
- If Disk Utility found errors and repaired them, restart your Mac. If the issue persists, continue to the next step.
- Take either of these actions:
If you still need help, please contact Apple Support.
Users interested in installing the Mac version of FINAL FANTASY XIV can download it here.
Minimum System Requirements
Below are the minimum system requirements for FINAL FANTASY XIV for Mac.
| Minimum System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| OS | macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS Catalina 10.15 |
| Applicable model | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) or higher |
| Memory | 4GB |
| Free Disc Space | 60GB |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ R9 M295X or higher |
| Recommended screen resolution | 1600x900 |
| Internet | Broadband Internet connection |
| Communications port | If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through. [Ports that may be used] TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040 |
* The system requirements listed above are the anticipated minimum system requirements to run this software. However, please be aware that this information is still subject to change.
Installation
- Click the 'Download' button to begin.
- Double-click the file (FINAL_FANTASY_XIV_ONLINE_x64.dmg) once the download is complete. Follow the on-screen instructions and drag the FINAL FANTASY XIV ONLINE icon into the Applications folder.
- FINAL FANTASY XIV will then be installed in the Applications folder, and the launcher icon will appear on the desktop.
* The game requires at least 60GB of free space on the destination hard drive.
* You will need administration privileges to install the application.
For Users of the 32-bit Application
To carry over settings from the 32-bit application, you need to upload your settings using the Server Backup option, which can be found in the character selection screen.
Back Up Character Settings
Save a backup of local character settings, HUD layout, hotbars, gear sets, and more to the server.
* Item sort settings and inventory location data will not be saved.
Data to Be Saved:
- Character Configuration
- Log Filters
- HUD Layout
- Log Text Colors
- Hotbars and Cross Hotbars
- Character-specific Macros
- Gear Sets
- Social Data (Friend Group Names, Contact Lists, etc.)
- Keybinds
- Miscellaneous Data (Triple Triad, LoVM, etc.)
Back Up Client Settings
Mac App Store Download Progress
Save a backup of local system settings for UI, sound, user macros, and more to the server.
* Display resolution, graphics quality, input device, and other settings dependent on current play environment will not be saved.
Data to Be Saved:
Mac Os Download Progress Bar
- Display Settings
- Accessibility Settings
- Sound Settings
- Shared Macros
- Input Device Settings
- Miscellaneous Data (Cutscene Settings)