macOS 14.1.2 - Bug fixes, Changes and more

[WilliApple]

⬅️ macOS 14.1.2​

Release Date ― November 30, 2023
Build Number ― Pending
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 10151.41.12
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending (BridgeOS: Pending)

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New Features & Changes
Resolved Issues
New Issues

• Timers do not have the EncoreInfinitum ringtones.

Remaining Issues
Untested Issues

• Alarms may not play when your display is asleep for a long period of time (FB10086690)
  • Workaround: Make your display not fall asleep in Settings > Lock Screen > Turn display off on ____ when inactive. You can turn your brightness off.
  • Issue present since macOS 13.0

Additional Notes

• Please know, Memory Management has always been an issue on any OS (not just Apple's). If you believe there is a Memory Leak, please go to the Apple Menu > Restart > Restart to fix it.
• When a new macOS release comes out, all issues automatically go to "Untested Issues" until they are moved by someone. Issues that stay in Untested for 3 releases (beta or smooth) will be removed from all future threads. When there is a new macOS release, please be sure to let us know about the issue's status by moving it to either "Remaining Issues" or "Resolved Issues"
• macOS 14 Sonoma will be installed via a Delta Update in System Settings. Please be aware about this and the update won’t install with an installer.
• macOS 14 is officially supported on the following devices. If your device is not listed below, it has unfortunately been dropped by Apple. Any efforts of trying to get your Mac running macOS 14, including bugs should be discussed in this thread.
  • MacBook Air: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M2
  • MacBook Pro: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M1 Pro/Max, M2, M2 Pro/Max
  • Mac mini: 2018, M1, M2, M2 Pro
  • iMac: Pro 2017, 4K 2019, 5K 2019, 5K 2020, M1
  • Mac Pro: 2019, M2 Ultra
  • Mac Studio: M1 Max/Ultra, M2 Max/Ultra
• macOS Somona Preview
• macOS 14 Release Notes
• Apple Security Updates
• Become an Apple Beta Tester

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Feel free to add in any issues or new features that you have spotted in this release by clicking the "Edit" button below.

 

[skoone01]

Trying not to be too premature.. But *so far* the app hanging / freezing issue now appears to be resolved on my end. Perhaps others experiencing this problem will chime and report their findings.

 

[AppelGeenyus]

All streaming services(Netflix etc) no longer work in safari while an external monitor is connected due to a HDCP error.

Doesn't happen in any other browser so it's def a Safari issue.

 

[SoYoung]

Since august, in almost every macOS updates my mac turn completely off instead of rebooting during the update process and when I turn the machine back on, the update continues normally without any problems. Don't have any other problem when its updating as well.

Is it something I should worrying about? And what cause this? iMac 2020 here.

 

[Makisupa Policeman]

Still on Ventura since I’ve heard 14.1 was kind of a mess. What’s the verdict so far with 14.1.2? Should I wait for the next dot release?

I have a 14” MBP M2 Pro fwiw.

 

[twanj]

iMessages/SMS aren't coming in on my Mac since I updated to 14.1.2 but I still get them on my phone.

No one else having this problem?

 

[Elixxx]

On 14.1.2. The eject command is not there, right-click or menus, or command-e are not there. The only way I can eject an external disk is using the Disk Utility.

Is this a bug others experience? Is there a fix?

 

[flowrider]

^^^^You don't have this option in "System Settings"❓

Lou

 

[Elixxx]

Thanks for your reply Lou.

The trouble I am having is that a disk image cannot be ejected as in the past. Turning on the "Show eject in menu bar" option doesn't eject the disk images.

I am puzzled.

 

[Elixxx]

Okay... I figured it out. It works now.

I recently installed Tinker Tools to try to make fonts a little more readable on my 4k monitor, and in the "Finder" section, there is a checkbox to disable the "Eject" command. I must have clicked that checkbox without realizing.

Now all is good! (It's those little things) (I wish Apple would allow better control over fonts, especially that now so many of us are using large monitors).

Thanks

 

[gank41]

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[Nothing Phone(2)]

Seems the memory leak bug is fixed for me on macOS 14.1.2. I did not change any settings after the update, and now WindowServer eats about 2.35GB of memory after 1 day of regular usage, it was more than 7GB previously on my M1 MBP. (16 + 512)

 

[bosskwei]

I have been encountering the problem that the display keeps off when I open the lid (Device: MBA M2). Now I have some new discoveries in the `system.log`:

+ Dead process, I'm opening the lid many times
```
Dec 4 11:04:50 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[1873]: USER_PROCESS: 1873 ttys000
Dec 4 11:06:22 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[1873]: DEAD_PROCESS: 1873 ttys000
Dec 4 11:19:32 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2028]: USER_PROCESS: 2028 ttys000
Dec 4 11:19:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2028]: DEAD_PROCESS: 2028 ttys000
Dec 4 11:32:17 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2338]: USER_PROCESS: 2338 ttys002
Dec 4 11:36:14 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2338]: DEAD_PROCESS: 2338 ttys002
Dec 4 11:46:46 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2550]: USER_PROCESS: 2550 ttys001
Dec 4 11:47:05 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2550]: DEAD_PROCESS: 2550 ttys001
Dec 4 11:51:14 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2649]: USER_PROCESS: 2649 ttys001
```

+ I have to force reboot, no dead process
```
Dec 4 12:20:18 bosskweis-MacBook-Air bootlog[0]: BOOT_TIME 1701663618 313903
Dec 4 12:20:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: client 0x6000032b44c0: phaseName = "IOKit Boot" is being released
Dec 4 12:20:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: Releasing Connection
Dec 4 12:20:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: client 0x6000032a7a40: handler = 0x60000298b1e0
Dec 4 12:20:36 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: USER_PROCESS: 385 console
Dec 4 12:20:38 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: client 0x6000032a7a40: phaseName = "loginwindow Boot" is done
Dec 4 12:20:38 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: ISAP: Done with Phase "loginwindow Boot"
Dec 4 12:20:39 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[715]: USER_PROCESS: 715 ttys000
```

Feedback Assistant: FB13415919, FB13441175. I assume apple guys are looking the thread, please help fix and I can provide more logs, thanks.

 

[bosskwei]

I have been encountering the problem that the display keeps off when I open the lid (Device: MBA M2). Now I have some new discoveries in the `system.log`:

+ Dead process, I'm opening the lid many times
```
Dec 4 11:04:50 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[1873]: USER_PROCESS: 1873 ttys000
Dec 4 11:06:22 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[1873]: DEAD_PROCESS: 1873 ttys000
Dec 4 11:19:32 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2028]: USER_PROCESS: 2028 ttys000
Dec 4 11:19:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2028]: DEAD_PROCESS: 2028 ttys000
Dec 4 11:32:17 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2338]: USER_PROCESS: 2338 ttys002
Dec 4 11:36:14 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2338]: DEAD_PROCESS: 2338 ttys002
Dec 4 11:46:46 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2550]: USER_PROCESS: 2550 ttys001
Dec 4 11:47:05 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2550]: DEAD_PROCESS: 2550 ttys001
Dec 4 11:51:14 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[2649]: USER_PROCESS: 2649 ttys001
```

+ I have to force reboot, no dead process
```
Dec 4 12:20:18 bosskweis-MacBook-Air bootlog[0]: BOOT_TIME 1701663618 313903
Dec 4 12:20:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: client 0x6000032b44c0: phaseName = "IOKit Boot" is being released
Dec 4 12:20:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: Releasing Connection
Dec 4 12:20:35 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: client 0x6000032a7a40: handler = 0x60000298b1e0
Dec 4 12:20:36 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: USER_PROCESS: 385 console
Dec 4 12:20:38 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: client 0x6000032a7a40: phaseName = "loginwindow Boot" is done
Dec 4 12:20:38 bosskweis-MacBook-Air loginwindow[385]: ISAP: Done with Phase "loginwindow Boot"
Dec 4 12:20:39 bosskweis-MacBook-Air login[715]: USER_PROCESS: 715 ttys000
```

Feedback Assistant: FB13415919, FB13441175. I assume apple guys are looking the thread, please help fix and I can provide more logs, thanks.

This issue may be also related to power management. The dark screen seems never happened when using the battery.

 

[martens]

This is probably nothing new, but Mail app does not let you turn off sound for notifications. I'd like to get banners, but no sound, but as it is I will turn off notifications for Mail.