macOS 14.2 RC - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

⬅️ macOS 14.2 RC​

Release Date ― December 5, 2023
Build Number ― Pending
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 10151.61.4
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending (BridgeOS: 21.16.2041.5.4,0))

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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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[x_man_]

Build number 23C63

 

[Earl Urley]

On an Intel 2018 rMBP:

System Firmware: Unchanged from Beta 4

iBridge: 21.16.2057.0.0,0 (was 21.16.2054.0.0,0 in Beta 4)

OS Loader Version: 580-1053 (was 580-946 in Beta 4)

 

[Broken Hope]

Volume control wonkiness from beta 4 is resolved in the RC.

 

[john991]

my Apple Maps does now show the map on this RC. I have location services on for maps... (only grids show up, but no map data)... even at different locations, no map data...

Anyone else notice this?

 

[Broken Hope]

Maps working fine here.

 

[iLuddite]

my Apple Maps does now show the map on this RC. I have location services on for maps... (only grids show up, but no map data)... even at different locations, no map data...

Anyone else notice this?

Mine was like this but it fixed itself once I chose a destination from favorites.

 

[slomtbr]

If anyone here uses Audacity (3.4.2), can you check the playback/record meters (if they appear), and the smoothness of the progress bars? Thank you.

 

[gank41]

I keep getting crash reports for the 'managedappdistributionagent' Process quitting unexpectedly. 3 times so far in about 10 minutes after a reboot.

 

[yukari]

I keep getting crash reports for the 'managedappdistributionagent' Process quitting unexpectedly. 3 times so far in about 10 minutes after a reboot.

Apple Seeds macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate to Developers

Not yet, for me. Keep getting "managedappdistributionagent quit unexpectedly" errors on the last beta. Looking to get rid of this error that happens 2 -5 times a day.

forums.macrumors.com

I used to get that error 2-5 times a day on beta 4. And yes, I did send feedback to Apple.

With RC, it occurred when it first installed RC and rebooted. But since then, I have not had that error. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[gank41]

Apple Seeds macOS Sonoma 14.2 Release Candidate to Developers

Not yet, for me. Keep getting "managedappdistributionagent quit unexpectedly" errors on the last beta. Looking to get rid of this error that happens 2 -5 times a day.

forums.macrumors.com

I used to get that error 2-5 times a day on beta 4. And yes, I did send feedback to Apple.

With RC, it occurred when it first installed RC and rebooted. But since then, I have not had that error. Keeping my fingers crossed.

I received the crash report (I think?) 3 times on both an M1 MBP & a 2018 Intel Mac mini, all within the first 10 minutes, and then nothing since. I've been sending Feedback in, too.

I also noticed my MBP keyboard backlight just seems to stay off after resuming from Screensaver or even just from booting up and logging in. I'll then set it to about 60% or so and then have to go back and change it back again. Very frustrating.

 

[flowrider]

Yep, me too😱 I get unexpectedly quit banners. Another issue for me, since beta 5, I can no longer import pics from my Canon camera in Adobe Bridge connected through USB. I can import fine using the Photos App❓

Lou

 

[Earl Urley]

So, on a supposed 10th Gen Ice Lake 2020 rMBP running at the highest speed (2.3 / 4.1 GHz) every other beta, full screen sports video was showing ripples and stutters.. I tried picking static backgrounds, picking simple screensavers, trying with and without the adapter, disabling Wipr / Noir.. couldn't make those ripples and stutters disappear..

But with 14.2 RC it looks like Apple finally removed the delay loops or whatever the hell was causing the slowdowns, now I can't get it to ripple / stutter even if I pick the fancy schmancy screensavers like the Sonoma flyovers.

 

[yukari]

Well... the dreaded "managedappdistributionagent unexpectedly quit" error that showed up on beta 4 has returned on RC.
UGH!

Sent feedback to Apple. Hope they get this error fixed on the RC v2.

 

[gank41]

Well... the dreaded "managedappdistributionagent unexpectedly quit" error that showed up on beta 4 has returned on RC.
UGH!

Sent feedback to Apple. Hope they get this error fixed on the RC v2.

Yeah, I'm seeing this quite often on both an M1 MBP and an Intel Mac mini.

 

[fisherking]

Yeah, I'm seeing this quite often on both an M1 MBP and an Intel Mac mini.

nothing like that here, on my M2 air or my mini pro. what does 'managedappdistributionagent' do?

 

[gank41]

nothing like that here, on my M2 air or my mini pro. what does 'managedappdistributionagent' do?

Not sure but I’m thinking it has to do with validating installed apps? It’s been widely reported.

 

[Jaggrey]

I tried to download the beta (from 14.1.2) and it only offers beta 4. Is that the old one or is that the RC build?

 

[WilliApple]

I tried to download the beta (from 14.1.2) and it only offers beta 4. Is that the old one or is that the RC build?

That is the old one.

 

[slomtbr]

I went back to 14.1.2, and lost the option to download Developer Betas, only Public Betas show up.

 

[Earl Urley]

I tried to download the beta (from 14.1.2) and it only offers beta 4. Is that the old one or is that the RC build?

You have to download beta 4, install it and after the smoke clears, run Software Update again and it should offer you 14.2 RC

14.2 just went to RC 2 anyways..

 

[adrianlondon]

Just got the second RC - build 23C64