macOS Sequoia 15.2 Beta 2 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

If the update isnt showing, set "Beta Updates" to "macOS Sequoia Developer Beta"

Release Date ― November 4, 2024
Build Number ― 24C5073e
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 11881.60.606
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending

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New Features & Changes (Found something new? Please press "Edit" on the bottom of this post and add it here)

Resolved Issues

New Issues

(If you are encountering any issues, please press "Edit" on the bottom of this post and add it here)

• Time Machine causes kernel panics - if you experience this issue either unplug the drive or set TM to run manually. NOTE - seems to be a beta 2 issue

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
• General Bluetooth reliability issues (mouse and keyboard lag, audio lag, audio distortion) with 3rd party and Apple accessories per reports on Reddit and elsewhere.

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 15 Sequoia 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 15 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 15, including bugs should be discussed in this thread.
  • MacBook Air: 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, M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max
  • Mac mini: 2018, M1, M2/M2 Pro, M4/M4 Pro
  • iMac: Pro 2017, 4K 2019, 5K 2019, 5K 2020, M1, M3, M4
  • Mac Pro: 2019, M2 Ultra
  • Mac Studio: M1 Max/Ultra, M2 Max/Ultra
• macOS Sequoia 15.0 Beta Release Notes
• macOS Sequoia Preview
• macOS 15 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.

 

[WilliApple]

Intel Support appears to have been added afaik.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Intel Support appears to have been added afaik.

Ok

 

[brerlappin]

Could anyone confirm whether the grainy camera on M1 MacBooks is fixed in the new beta? Thanks!

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macbook-m1-camera-grainy-after-upgrade-to-macos-15-1.2441230/

 

[J Ham]

Still waiting on the OTA 🤔

 

[kirky29]

Beta 2 seems to have broken my NCP VPN, can't click connect, weirdly. The option is greyed out. First time on a beta that it has broken.

Also a lot of apps are giving me an error: XX is damaged and can’t be opened. You should move it to the Trash. I can force open them from the Settings > Security tab, but not ideal!

Strange, first time I've encountered big issues like this in years.

 

[dmccombs]

Still waiting on the OTA 🤔

Same...

 

[J Ham]

I had to switch off the 15.2 beta to macOS Sequoia Developer for it to show

 

[nortonandreev]

So Categories in Mail are still missing, this bug in the Music app is also still present.

 

[earthdog]

I had to switch off the 15.2 beta to macOS Sequoia Developer for it to show

I had the same issue. Kept saying my Beta ID didn't have access. Switched to "macOS Sequoia Developer" and now it works fine.

 

[arovik]

So Categories in Mail are still missing, this bug in the Music app is also still present.

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Apple have never said that categories will come to Mac os this cycle. Sadly

 

[jdavid_rp]

Im d

I had the same issue. Kept saying my Beta ID didn't have access. Switched to "macOS Sequoia Developer" and now it works fine.

I think the other branch was just for the first beta as it seems it was limited to Silicon Macs, now they return to the main branch as Intel Macs are compatible with beta.

 

[WilliApple]

Apple have never said that categories will come to Mac os this cycle. Sadly

They actually showed it off in the iMac M4 presentation I believe. Have not updated to Beta 2 yet, but at least in Beta 1, it was in the code.

6:48

 

[TitsLegendary]

Just received my new Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. Sadly found out that neither of them work as expected with 15.2 beta 1. Currently updating to beta 2 now. Hoping that my brand new shiny devices will work as they should...

 

[arovik]

They actually showed it off in the iMac M4 presentation I believe. Have not updated to Beta 2 yet, but at least in Beta 1, it was in the code.
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6:48

Ah ok, i heard it in one of the Apple Podcasts I follow, but they was probably wrong then

 

[TitsLegendary]

Just received my new Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad. Sadly found out that neither of them work as expected with 15.2 beta 1. Currently updating to beta 2 now. Hoping that my brand new shiny devices will work as they should...

Update: it does seem to have fixed the issues with the new keyboard and trackpad

 

[Astuces iOS]

They actually showed it off in the iMac M4 presentation I believe. Have not updated to Beta 2 yet, but at least in Beta 1, it was in the code.
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6:48

Good to know... Then it might come to iPadOS too...

 

[flowrider]

Installed fine - No issues with my Intel NcMP 7,1, but Character Viewer is not working.

I get this message:



Lou

 

[einsteinbqat]

Now I'm stuck with this whenever the computer (re)starts. Can't make it go away.