macOS Sequoia 15.0 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[Octavzz]

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

So there is no way to do a clean install of the RC as of now until Apple releases the installer?

 

[Adora]

Yes,

So there is no way to do a clean install of the RC as of now until Apple releases the installer?

Only Beta 8 can be used for it and then updated.

Somehow you can connect two Macs and use this restore image, but not if it's an Intel.

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2024F...E91911F/UniversalMac_15.0_24A335_Restore.ipsw

Restore macOS Firmware on an Apple Silicon M1 Mac + Boot to DFU Mode

Need to install macOS on an Apple Silicon Mac? I will show you how to boot into Boot to DFU Mode + Use Apple Configurator 2 to restore macOS!

mrmacintosh.com

 

[fiftofar]

Yes that is correct, Apple Silicon only, I wanted a clean install of the RC so I DFU restored my M2 Air and M2 Mini using the IPSW on the Apple Developer site as soon as it was available, I use Finder instead of Apple Configurator but either works fine.

I believe Sonoma introduced the ability for Finder to be able to restore or revive a Mac, earlier macOS versions require Apple Configurator 2.
I am not certain but you MAY run into an issue restoring prior to general release if the source Mac isn't on Sequoia, I may be getting confused though, could have been a beta thing, I'm sure someone else can correct or comment on this. ("A software update is required" - MobileDevice.pkg)

Personally, my preferred method for a clean install is running a DFU restore on a T2 or Apple Silicon Mac, I do the same with any other Apple device that supports a DFU restore. T2 requires a USB installer or internet recovery after the DFU restore. Apple Silicon is ready to use straight after the DFU restore, just like an iPhone or iPad.

I believe there is no way to clean install Intel models until general release or whenever the full installer is available, I'm very much looking forward to clean installing my 2019 iMac.

With how close we are to general release, I recommend waiting just in case there is a newer build. Not long now.

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

 

[thadoggfather]

The sped up animations are great moving up from Sonoma

 

[TriciaMacMillan]

Is there a Sequoia software (application) compatibility list somewhere? I know roaringapps.com, but it doesn't seem to be maintained well any more.

Edit: Could find only the Reddit macOS Sequoia App Compatibility Megathread

 

[Subliminal87]

This will come out around 1pm eastern right?

 

[stacks13]

Hi, can someone please send me the Safari version on the stable release? A screenshot would be fine as well, just want to verify the build number

 

[gwang73]

Hi, can someone please send me the Safari version on the stable release? A screenshot would be fine as well, just want to verify the build number

Version 18.0 (20619.1.26.31.6)

 

[stacks13]

Thanks, @gwang73 !

 

[Adora]

@gwang73

Full Installer is in App Store now. Build same as RC in Dev. Portal.

‎macOS Sequoia

‎macOS Sequoia introduces new features to help you be more productive and creative on Mac. With the latest Continuity feature, iPhone Mirroring, you can access your entire iPhone on Mac. It’s easy to tile windows to quickly create your ideal workspace, and you can even see what you’re about to...

apps.apple.com

 

[gwang73]

@gwang73

Full Installer is in App Store now. Build same as RC in Dev. Portal. View attachment 2419122

Awesome, thanks for the heads up!

 

[Saint_Blaise]

Did apple get rid of iCloud Tabs on MacOS Safari?

 

[cigz]

@gwang73

Full Installer is in App Store now. Build same as RC in Dev. Portal. View attachment 2419122

‎macOS Sequoia

‎macOS Sequoia introduces new features to help you be more productive and creative on Mac. With the latest Continuity feature, iPhone Mirroring, you can access your entire iPhone on Mac. It’s easy to tile windows to quickly create your ideal workspace, and you can even see what you’re about to...

apps.apple.com

Does full installer updates the system without losing data?

 

[gwang73]

Does full installer updates the system without losing data?

You won't lose your data using the full installer (unless something goes way wrong of course). It just overwrites the OS.

 

[BriceApp]

Did apple get rid of iCloud Tabs on MacOS Safari?

Yeah seems to be a bug. I have noticed it too.

 

[Takuro]

Notifications via bluetooth audio are kind of choppy in the 15.0 GM release that came out today. Try playing a test sound via something like AirPods Max and compare it to the built-in speakers. There's a very harsh sound at the start and end via bluetooth and some notification sounds like clipped off at the ends a little.

 

[cptcaveman]

Much appreciated, that helps. I can nuke that old AppleMobileDevice kext file after I restore with the full installer, hopefully Monday when it releases.

I know you didn't ask me, but my folder looks like that (15.1 Beta 3):

View attachment 2417592

The HighPoint and SoftRaid kexts are not strictly 3rd party. Put there by Apple to support raid devices.

 

[olavsu1]

Mac mini M1, OS: 15.0 (24A335):
Nothing works in the USB4/Thunderbolt ports.
I can't get it to work with either the WD MyBook external hard drive or the u-phoria UMC1820 external sound card. in standard USB3 sockets they start working immediately.

//edit: the problem went away after a few hours.

 

[gwang73]

The HighPoint and SoftRaid kexts are not strictly 3rd party. Put there by Apple to support raid devices.

Yeah, I put them back.

I did update again using the full installer and it cleared the System Extension error from popping up after reboot but there is still something wrong with this RC build. Apple Pay is still disabled due to some security setting and I can't disable SIP in Recovery mode.

I even tried making a bootable USB to boot from that but the installer won't finish, getting a 'can't personalize' error when trying to install Sequoia onto the USB.

At this point, I'm just going to wait for Apple to fix it as it wasn't an issue before RC.f

Edit:
Looks like a lot of people are having the 'can't personalize' error and it seems Apple may be aware of the issue.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1fiburp

 

[Adora]

Yeah, I put them back.

I did update again using the full installer and it cleared the System Extension error from popping up after reboot but there is still something wrong with this RC build. Apple Pay is still disabled due to some security setting and I can't disable SIP in Recovery mode.

I even tried making a bootable USB to boot from that but the installer won't finish, getting a 'can't personalize' error when trying to install Sequoia onto the USB.

At this point, I'm just going to wait for Apple to fix it as it wasn't an issue before RC.f

Edit:
Looks like a lot of people are having the 'can't personalize' error and it seems Apple may be aware of the issue.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MacOS/comments/1fiburp

I fear you need to bring your Mac into DFU-Mode and get somehow hold onto a second one to install the whole Firmware again via Apple Configurator.

But maybe wait for the next update first if it's not that worse.

Updating to 18.1 beta doesn't change anything on Recovery I think.

I have this too and also can't run iOS/iPadOS only apps. And it was always there with my settings. Aren't you able to change the Security Policy settings when holding the power button after turning on?

Edit: I don't know if disabled SIP only also stops Apple Pay from working.

 

[gwang73]

I fear you need to bring your Mac into DFU-Mode and get somehow hold onto a second one to install the whole Firmware again via Apple Configurator.

But maybe wait for the next update first if it's not that worse.

Updating to 18.1 beta doesn't change anything on Recovery I think.

I have this too and also can't run iOS/iPadOS only apps. And it was always there with my settings. Aren't you able to change the Security Policy settings when holding the power button after turning on?

Edit: I don't know if disabled SIP only also stops Apple Pay from working.

Yeah, I'm gonna wait for an update before thinking about DFU'ing. I also don't want to go through the whole DFU process and still have this issue. I don't have any issues running iOS/iPadOS only apps, but I only have 1 installed.

My Security Policy is set to Reduced with SIP enabled. I can't change the Security Policy to Full - gives me a 'SDErrorDomain error 104'. I've gone through some troubleshooting for this error and nothing has worked.

 

[Adora]

Yeah, I'm gonna wait for an update before thinking about DFU'ing. I also don't want to go through the whole DFU process and still have this issue. I don't have any issues running iOS/iPadOS only apps, but I only have 1 installed.

My Security Policy is set to Reduced with SIP enabled. I can't change the Security Policy to Full - gives me a 'SDErrorDomain error 104'. I've gone through some troubleshooting for this error and nothing has worked.

That's really strange. I hope this can be fixed somehow with the next full installer.

Apple Pay also doesn't like this being disabled if you have:

 

[gwang73]

That's really strange. I hope this can be fixed somehow with the next full installer.

Apple Pay also doesn't like this being disabled if you have:

View attachment 2419456

Yup, I have all the options turned on. I do believe that SIP disabled will also disable Apple Pay but not 100% sure about that. I do know that Reduced Security setting with SIP enabled does not disable Apple Pay. My machine has been set to Reduced Security for the longest time.

 

[Adora]

Yup, I have all the options turned on. I do believe that SIP disabled will also disable Apple Pay but not 100% sure about that. I do know that Reduced Security setting with SIP enabled does not disable Apple Pay. My machine has been set to Reduced Security for the longest time.

Do you maybe have an external installer of any macOS version where you can boot from? I am not sure, but I think if you would go into the Terminal there, disabling SIP might also be possible.

And what method did you use to create the failed one?

I partitioned an external drive and put some Installers on it 1-2 weeks ago, but never tried if booting is possible. I don't see anything available as Startup Disk in System Settings.

For a clean install erasing all content and settings should also be enough now. I don't know if those externals installers even still work. Or maybe I just chose the wrong file system.

Edit: They also don't show up when I hold the option key while booting.

 

[ShiftHappens]

Installed late last night and most seem fine, but one bug found (and reported to Apple):
I have two applications running that are assigned to "All Desktops" - Finder and Terminal - and I have them both in Desktop 1. When I switch to Desktop 2, I can see both windows for a second, but then the Terminal window disappears (Finder stays). Going back to Desktop 1, both windows are there.