macOS 14.5 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

Release Date ― May 13, 2024
Build Number ― 23F79
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 10151.121.1
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― 2022.100.22.0.0 (iBridge: 21.16.5077.0.0,0)
Photos version 9.0 build 651.0.100 (14.4 had Photos version 9.0 build 646.2.101)
New Features & Changes
Resolved Issues

• (Major Issue) iCloud may delete files in iCloud Drive.
  • Issue present since macOS 14.4

New Issues
Remaining 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
• User input for Face position and Person's Name unstable in expanded view in Photos on Intel
  • Issue present since macOS 13.6.1

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, M3
  • MacBook Pro: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M1 Pro/M1 Max, M2, M2 Pro/M2 Max, M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max
  • Mac mini: 2018, M1, M2, M2 Pro
  • iMac: Pro 2017, 4K 2019, 5K 2019, 5K 2020, M1, M3
  • Mac Pro: 2019, M2 Ultra
  • Mac Studio: M1 Max/Ultra, M2 Max/Ultra
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[jblank]

Oddly enough, my M1 Pro MacBook Pro isn't picking up ANY Sonoma Public Betas. Not sure what is going on but at least my device isn't seeing this yet.

 

[WilliApple]

Oddly enough, my M1 Pro MacBook Pro isn't picking up ANY Sonoma Public Betas. Not sure what is going on but at least my device isn't seeing this yet.

It rolls out, within 2 hours, 100% of people should have it.

 

[jblank]

It rolls out, within 2 hours, 100% of people should have it.

Thank you sir, it's available now. My apologies for my impatience.

 

[Realityck]

Unusually fast install after it did the download and prep. Download was a 2.00 GB download for M1 Macs.

Also odd that for last 36 mins no MacOS 14.5 RC MacRumors article posted at all. Too much of a May 7th love fest I guess.

 

[wellander1]

There is also beta updates to Ventura and Monterey

 

[Realityck]

There is also beta updates to Ventura and Monterey

Right, The RC version of macOS Monterey 12.7.5 is build 21H1222, while macOS Ventura 13.6.7 is build 22G720.

 

[billwi]

No mention of the fact it fixes the random frequent crashes they introduced with 14.4.x, which apple support blamed on my 'third party apps'. Wow, changing only their software makes my 3rd party apps (required for work) to magically break and unbreak. Dishonest.

 

[Realityck]

No mention of the fact it fixes the random frequent crashes they introduced with 14.4.x, which apple support blamed on my 'third party apps'. Wow, changing only their software makes my 3rd party apps (required for work) to magically break and unbreak. Dishonest.

Are you referring only to the RC, or did earlier 14.5 betas resolve that? (we had four seeds before the RC)

 

[billwi]

I installed the beta 14.5 beta to resolve. Getting proper backup ready before any further updates.

 

[Realityck]

FYI CCC7 just became available (May 8th) for anyone running MacOS 13/14 and soon MacOS 15 betas from WWDC onward as a backup alternative to Time Machine.

 

[bosskwei]

I've repeatedly reported a blackscreen issue since last year: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-14-0-rc1-is-buggy-now-let-me-try-rc2.2403792/

After 14.4, the blackscreen triggers a kernel panic. However, still exists on 14.5 RC.
It happens on a Macbook Air M2 model, each time when you plugin the power cable while the lid is closed.

Apple has never care about their customers, from 8GB memory to kernel panic on old machines (M2 is not such old), FK YOU COOK.

 

[WilliApple]

I've repeatedly reported a blackscreen issue since last year: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-14-0-rc1-is-buggy-now-let-me-try-rc2.2403792/

After 14.4, the blackscreen triggers a kernel panic. However, still exists on 14.5 RC.
It happens on a Macbook Air M2 model, each time when you plugin the power cable while the lid is closed.

Apple has never care about their customers, from 8GB memory to kernel panic on old machines (M2 is not such old), FK YOU COOK.

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Wait so it happens every time you plug it in with lid closed? If so, it sounds like a corrupted install.

 

[fisherking]

I've repeatedly reported a blackscreen issue since last year: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-14-0-rc1-is-buggy-now-let-me-try-rc2.2403792/

After 14.4, the blackscreen triggers a kernel panic. However, still exists on 14.5 RC.
It happens on a Macbook Air M2 model, each time when you plugin the power cable while the lid is closed.

Apple has never care about their customers, from 8GB memory to kernel panic on old machines (M2 is not such old), FK YOU COOK.

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hmm, i also have an M2 air, and nothing like that happening here. call apple! this is an issue you're having, not a bug we're all having.

"Apple has never care about their customers' etc is just ugly ranting, and says and means... nothing.

 

[Realityck]

I've repeatedly reported a blackscreen issue since last year: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macos-14-0-rc1-is-buggy-now-let-me-try-rc2.2403792/

After 14.4, the blackscreen triggers a kernel panic. However, still exists on 14.5 RC.
It happens on a Macbook Air M2 model, each time when you plugin the power cable while the lid is closed.

Did you do backup to an external ASR volume (USB-C SSD) and then make an appointment with Apple Store staff to run a DFU Restore?

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

Rarely, a Mac with Apple silicon or the Apple T2 Security Chip might stop responding and need to be revived or restored by another Mac.

support.apple.com

Restore will 100% wipe and redo the OS/FW to factory specs. Reinstalling the OS is not the same. Schedule an appointment with Apple Store staff. The ASR volume you created is the means to bring back all your system settings, applications and data.

 

[bosskwei]

hmm, i also have an M2 air, and nothing like that happening here. call apple! this is an issue you're having, not a bug we're all having.

"Apple has never care about their customers' etc is just ugly ranting, and says and means... nothing.

My device was the first ones when it was released.

Actually, a lot of reported issues on this:

[Bug]Close the lid for 10 seconds, then open it again and reboot with a direct black screen · Issue #2804 · waydabber/BetterDisplay

I suspect the following bugs are related to BetterDisplay, I'm using the purchased pro version Version 2.1.3 Build 25238, thanks for your great work: When I close the lid of my macbook after a peri...

github.com

DCP, DCPEXT kernel panic · waydabber BetterDisplay · Discussion #2622

Description: I've encountered a recurrent issue where my MacMini reboots from sleep mode accompanied by a kernel panic. This issue started occurring after I installed BetterDisplay, an open-source ...

github.com

https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1c3cnsr

M2 Air display sometimes stays black after waking

I had a similar issue. Apple Support recommended I hold power button for 10 seconds. It worked and screen came back to life'

forums.macrumors.com

 

[bosskwei]

Did you do backup to an external ASR volume (USB-C SSD) and then make an appointment with Apple Store staff to run a DFU Restore?

How to revive or restore Mac firmware - Apple Support

Rarely, a Mac with Apple silicon or the Apple T2 Security Chip might stop responding and need to be revived or restored by another Mac.

support.apple.com

Restore will 100% wipe and redo the OS/FW to factory specs. Reinstalling the OS is not the same. Schedule an appointment with Apple Store staff. The ASR volume you created is the means to bring back all your system settings, applications and data.

Thanks for the advice, but factory reset is a bit troublesome. Kernel panic is just incorrect statements in apple's **** code, I don't think reset may help.

 

[Realityck]

Thanks for the advice, but factory reset is a bit troublesome. Kernel panic is just incorrect statements in apple's **** code, I don't think reset may help.

The cool thing about using DFU restore and migration assistant is you can go back to any MacOS version that it was working OK, yes the correct OS/FW pairing. Regular MacOS reinstall can't do that. Migration assistant will also screen out incompatible files for the MacOS version you are restoring to.

 

[benwiggy]

Memory Management has always been an issue on any OS (not just Apple's).

What does this even mean?

Any given app might have a memory leak; but that doesn't mean that memory management doesn't work.

(Major Issue) iCloud may delete files in iCloud Drive.

Wasn't this fixed in 14.4.1....?

 

[Bornee35]

safari / some streaming platforms (looking at you Sportsnet) still ignore the systems captions setting. Have to enable closed captions and then disable them anytime a stream is started to just enforce the system setting being off in the first place. What's great is that it's not even a UI option anymore within the streaming platform, so the only place to set this is just ignored. Chrome is fine, maintains the CC option in stream.

 

[x_man_]

Just upgraded macOS to 14.5 (build 23F79) and I must say, it's been a smooth ride! Safari is now snappier than ever, and the battery life has significantly improved. All regular apps are functioning perfectly.

 

[gank41]

Holy cow! BlueTooth connection issues galore with my Magic Trackpad after updating to 14.5 Yikes!

 

[fisherking]

Holy cow! BlueTooth connection issues galore with my Magic Trackpad after updating to 14.5 Yikes!

just 'forget the device', then reconnect it...

 

[gank41]

just 'forget the device', then reconnect it...

Yeah, that and another reboot and I’m good.

 

[Bucks_Fizz]

Just updated to 14.5 public release. External monitor (Dell) no longer works. Changed cables, shutdown, restart...nada.

Any ideas?

Edit:
So i unplugged the monitor, unplugged the HDMI cable bit display settings are still showing two monitors. Built-in & Dell. Apple Music mini player was on the external screen and according to Mac, still is? So with no power, no display cable, my Mac still thinks it's connected.

How do i remove an external screen from Sonoma?