macOS 14.2 RC2 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

⬅️ macOS 14.2 RC 2​

Release Date ― December 7, 2023
Build Number ― 23C64
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 10151.61.4
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― 20.61.1.0.0 (BridgeOS: 21.16.2057.0.0,0)

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New Features & Changes

• Digital Clock Widget added

Resolved Issues
New Issues
Remaining 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

Untested Issues
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.

 

[Earl Urley]

The Intel updater for RC1 to RC2 was only 408 MB..

 

[Earl Urley]

On an Intel 2018 rMBP:

System Firmware: 20.61.1.0.0 (unchanged from RC 1)

iBridge: 21.16.2057.0.0,0 (was 21.16.2054.5.2,0 in RC 1)

OS Loader Version: 580-1053 (was 580-946 in RC 1)

 

[FishyFish]

So far so good let's keep testing the bajeesus out of this and provide Apple with hasty feedbacks if we find anything wrong!!

 

[yukari]

Hopefully this fixes the dreaded “managedappdistributionagent unexpectedly quit” error I’ve been having since beta 4.

 

[MattSee]

Hopefully this fixes the dreaded “managedappdistributionagent unexpectedly quit” error I’ve been having since beta 4.

Indeed really annoying, having it like you since last beta. And still popping up randomly, so no fix for me.
Edit: 2nd update on 23C64 fixed it obviously, didn´t see that 2nd update for some time.

 

[gank41]

Hopefully this fixes the dreaded “managedappdistributionagent unexpectedly quit” error I’ve been having since beta 4.

It does!


Unfortunately, the issue preventing the use of a Photos App folder to randomly cycle thru Desktop Wallpaper Backgrounds is still broken (FB13282770) and has been since one of Ventura's releases over the summer before Sonoma B1 was even released. It's marked as "more than 10", though, so who knows.

 

[Earl Urley]

Netflix refuses to play any movies in Safari. Chrome will play NF movies but with slight stuttering

 

[slomtbr]

Netflix refuses to play any movies in Safari. Chrome will play NF movies but with slight stuttering

Netflix is playing fine in Safari for me.
M1 MBA

 

[Earl Urley]

Addendum: Netflix plays fine on an M1 13-inch MBP; endless spinning red circle when movie is selected to play on an Intel 2020 rMBP, both running RC 2

 

[x_man_]

Addendum: Netflix plays fine on an M1 13-inch MBP; endless spinning red circle when movie is selected to play on an Intel 2020 rMBP, both running RC 2

FWIW, Netflix plays fine with 14.2 RC2 in my 8-Core Intel i9 MBP 2019 16-inch.

 

[Earl Urley]

Also plays fine on a 2018 13-inch rMBP with RC2/Safari.

 

[Earl Urley]

Netflix must have thrown a switch because as of this morning, my 2020 Ice Lake rMBP running RC2 decided to start playing movies.

Also cleared out its cache but I did that several times before it decided to work

 

[slomtbr]

The App Store still has 14.1.2
Is this the real deal?

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/06/08/052-15153-A_5BOHEN3J7Q/rwngifv0u210b0ch36rb5cqp797ys9qbul/InstallAssistant.pkg

 

[gank41]

The App Store still has 14.1.2
Is this the real deal?

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/06/08/052-15153-A_5BOHEN3J7Q/rwngifv0u210b0ch36rb5cqp797ys9qbul/InstallAssistant.pkg

The App Store listing is notoriously always late to update.

 

[MBAir2010]

 should be
safari and Sonoma version "today.2"

 

[gank41]

The App Store listing is notoriously always late to update.

Still showing 14.1.2 on the App Store

 

[flowrider]

Not anymore:

Lou