10.10 5 Download Dmg - Mac Os X Yosemite
If you ever downloaded OS X Yosemite from the App Store on an older Apple ID, you can still retrieve it. Here’s how:
Alternative for non-purchasers: Use Apple’s discontinued but still alive softwareupdate terminal command in older macOS versions. However, for most users, the easiest method is to obtain a verified DMG from a reputable archive like the Internet Archive (archive.org), where user apple_legacy has uploaded a byte‑for‑byte copy of the original 10.10.5 combo update and full installer.
Who is this for? *
If you have access to another Mac running an older OS, you can download Yosemite using the softwareupdate command: mac os x yosemite 10.10 5 download dmg
softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 10.10.5This works only on macOS High Sierra or older due to certificate changes.
Disclaimer: macOS Yosemite (10.10) is no longer supported by Apple. It does not receive security updates and many modern apps (Chrome, Zoom, etc.) no longer support it. Only download this version if you need it for legacy hardware or a specific older application.
If you are searching for the macOS X Yosemite 10.10.5 DMG, you have likely discovered that Apple no longer lists it prominently on the App Store. Here is how to obtain a legitimate copy. If you ever downloaded OS X Yosemite from
| Goal | Best Action |
|------|--------------|
| Clean install on old Mac | Get the official .app via Apple ID Purchased. |
| Extract DMG for VM | Use InstallESD.dmg from inside the .app. |
| Just run Yosemite | Consider upgrading to macOS Catalina (10.15) or newer for security. |
Important: After installing Yosemite 10.10.5, immediately update the root certificates (if possible) or use only offline/local apps. Internet connectivity will be severely limited due to expired security protocols.
Apple occasionally hosts older installers behind a login wall. Try this direct link (copy into Safari): Who is this for
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206886
Note: This page currently redirects to newer macOS versions. If you do not see Yosemite, use Method 2.