macOS 14.2 Beta 1 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

⬅️ macOS 14.2 Beta 1​

Release Date ― October 26, 2023
Build Number ― Pending
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― Pending
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending (BridgeOS: Pending)

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New Features & Changes
Resolved Issues
New Issues
Remaining Issues
Untested Issues

• Timers do not have the EncoreInfinitum ringtones.
• 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.

 

[WilliApple]

Im looking for the Journal app. Did that get ported to macOS?

 

[walterpaisley]

Im looking for the Journal app. Did that get ported to macOS?

It's only on iPhone for now.

 

[WilliApple]

It's only on iPhone for now.

Sad because I was looking forward to using this app pretty often... I am updating my iPad now, and if its not there, I may not use this app at all except to beta test it.

 

[haralds]

Journal on macOS is likely a year out.

 

[WilliApple]

Journal on macOS is likely a year out.

That's sad because Freeform came out the same time on macOS as it did on iOS.

 

[walterpaisley]

Anyone else who uses a Wacom tablet having issues with the driver intermittently hanging and beachballing? I tried reinstalling the driver, but it seems to have issues on this new beta.

 

[MCKLMT]

1Password Safari extension is broken. Editor is aware and works on resolution.

Edit: More information https://1password.community/discussion/143009/safari-extension-doesnt-work-in-macos-14-2-beta

 

[sashavegas]

Beta 2. Contact Key Verification error setup.

 

[sponch]

Getting logged out from iCloud with every reboot on my MBP M1. No problems on my MBA M2.
Quite annoying…

 

[nollimac]

Anyone else who uses a Wacom tablet having issues with the driver intermittently hanging and beachballing? I tried reinstalling the driver, but it seems to have issues on this new beta.

Don't have a Wacom however, I have lots of beachballing...almost every action is beachballing...

 

[nollimac]

Did Apple overnight fixed the beachballing? Got up today and noticed my beachballing issues disappeared and my beta (14.2 beta 23c5030f) on my production MBP is behaving like a final release...hooray!

 

[Neophyte_FL]

Time machine won't backup under Sonoma 14.1 on my new Mac Mini. Says that computer not synced yet with iCloud and that never goes away. Tried restart, shutting down and then restarting but nothing worked. Lots of discussion about this in Apple community. I reverted to Ventura and all is well. I have AGAIN learned to wait a while before installing a new OS.

 

[nollimac]

Time machine won't backup under Sonoma 14.1 on my new Mac Mini. Says that computer not synced yet with iCloud and that never goes away. Tried restart, shutting down and then restarting but nothing worked. Lots of discussion about this in Apple community. I reverted to Ventura and all is well. I have AGAIN learned to wait a while before installing a new OS.

Could have turn off iCloud...I don't use it and never had trouble backing up.

 

[gank41]

Time machine won't backup under Sonoma 14.1 on my new Mac Mini. Says that computer not synced yet with iCloud and that never goes away. Tried restart, shutting down and then restarting but nothing worked. Lots of discussion about this in Apple community. I reverted to Ventura and all is well. I have AGAIN learned to wait a while before installing a new OS.

I remember this being an issue when macOS 14 was initially released. You'll do yourself a huge favor by doing absolutely nothing and letting your computer index and reconcile everything. Some folks reported waiting many many days...

 

[nollimac]

@WilliApple Any word on a potential 14.2 release date target?

 

[WilliApple]

@WilliApple Any word on a potential 14.2 release date target?

December 12, 2023. (I think)

 

[Khurtana]

Seems to be cut and paste issues between 14.2 and Parallels Version 19.1.0 (54729). Rebooted both to clear it, toggled cut and paste feature - no luck so far.