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macOS Sequoia 15.0 - Bug fixes, changes, and more
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If I'd read this thread, I probably wouldn't have installed 15.0 RC.
But I didn't read it, and I did install the RC. Thankfully, the installation was smooth and everything has been running great for me.
But lots of folks are having problems, I hope Apple releases a RC2 that fixes these issues.
But I didn't read it, and I did install the RC. Thankfully, the installation was smooth and everything has been running great for me.
But lots of folks are having problems, I hope Apple releases a RC2 that fixes these issues.
Not to say that there aren't issues, but I've only once had a borked update since 2008 where I had to DFU restore from Time Machine. I think it's a waste of time to format to update unless you run into an issue. Always have a backup available.
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I have upgraded my 2017 iMac Pro from Sonoma to the Sequoia RC and have just noticed that I'm not getting any 4K option for YouTube videos in Safari. The maximum resolution being offered is 1080p HD. According to stats for nerds it's using avc1 codec whereas before the upgrade it was using vp09 codec and 4K was working fine.
4K is still working OK in Chrome and Firefox (using vp09) - just missing in Safari.
Anybody else seeing this or know what the solution might be?
4K is still working OK in Chrome and Firefox (using vp09) - just missing in Safari.
Anybody else seeing this or know what the solution might be?
I do get YT 4K and HDR in Safari on my 2021 M1 MBP but I use the Stop the Madness extension to force highest quality.
In Settings-->Feature Flags, search for 'codec' and try toggling some of the WebRTC/WebCodecs settings and see if it starts working.
Do you know what this extension is for?
I don't even have it on my Mac. Maybe because my iMac isn't mobile... But I thought this wording is used for iPhones and iPads by Apple.
I can delete everything in that folder. Could be because SIP is disabled. Do you know how to get into the root account? Maybe you can delete it there. Or with a sudo command in the Terminal. Not sure if that would be the same.
So dude, I fixed my error. It seems like my Sony kext (that was shown in my screenshot) was somehow blocking the Apple kext.
What I did:
1) Put the Sony kext which was in /Library/Extensions in the bin.
2) Rebooted.
3) No System extensions error on reboot!
4) Then into System Settings, Privacy and Security
5) Under security the Apple extension was now showing as Updated.
6) I clicked the Allow button next to it.
7) Prompted for and provided credentials. Reboot.
8) On reboot everything is hunky dory!
Maybe you have a 3rd party extension causing the same type of issue? I hope this helps champ!
Yes, seems that it is a common occurrence. I've had this for the past couple of builds.
I don't know what these are for. I have 2 AppleMobileDevice.kext files on my machine. One in /Library/Extensions dated Aug 21, 2019 version 4.0 and another one in /Library/Apple/System/Library/Extensions dated Aug 27, 2024 version 4.0.
Can't do anything with these as I can't disable SIP until I can update using the full installer, which Apple hasn't pushed out yet.
That's awesome! I'm happy you were able to figure it out.
Can you do me a favor and let me know what files you have in /Library/Extensions? If you have AppleMobileDevice.kext in this folder, can you let me know the date and version number?
The only extensions I have in this folder are:
AppleMobileDevice.kext
HighPointIOP.kext
HighPointRR.kext
I was able to remove both HighPoint files into the Trash but that didn't solve the error issue.
Thanks for the suggestion but I've tried toggling those and it makes no difference. I've now upgraded my M1 MacBook Pro and, like you, YT 4K is working in Safari. I think it's either an Intel thing or (more likely) an issue with the Radeon card in the iMac Pro.
I'm not desperately concerned because I'll be getting an M4-based Mac in the next few months, anyway.
Fixed after a couple of reboots.
This OS is great. I'm very happy with it so far and love iPhone Mirroring.
I know you didn't ask me, but my folder looks like that (15.1 Beta 3):
And this is in the other folder you mentioned:
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Much appreciated, that helps. I can nuke that old AppleMobileDevice kext file after I restore with the full installer, hopefully Monday when it releases.
Did you already try to delete it in Terminal with "cd /Library/Extensions" and next "sudo rm AppleMobileDevice.kext" or only in Finder?
Yeah, Terminal and also tried Terminal in Recovery mode as root. It remains system protected and can't disable SIP until Apple releases the full installer.
I am also waiting for a 15.1 full installer. It's really annoying.
Here is a good oversight if one is available, without logging in to a Dev. account or search in the AppStore:
macOS Sequoia Full Installer Database. Download Directly from Apple!
Download macOS Sequoia full installer with one click straight from Apple! Every version of Ventura Beta & Final available all in one place!!
mrmacintosh.com
You should be able to see it. Have you clicked on the 'i' at the end of the Beta Updates line?
Mine is transparent with blur. They removed the menubar color setting (I think starting in Sonoma?) and it's tied to the global reduced transparency setting in accessibilities.
I confirm! Then I was wrong, simply with the original Sonoma background, which had the light sky, the transparency with blur seemed simple transparency, instead it is always transparency with blur, now that I have the forest background, the menu bar is very dark.