I installed the Safari 17 Beta on my 2017 MacBook running Ventura, and I have encountered several problems. Some sites (notably Facebook) freeze up (but no spinning color circle appears), and I can no longer log in to tiaa.org (Safari 16 on my iMac still works on that site). I regret installing this beta. Will there be a final version for Ventura (my MacBook can't run Sonoma)?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Safari 17 Beta for Ventura Problems
- Thread starter mac-kitty
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
If there is a beta, there will be a final version 
You can install Safari 16.6 alongside Safari 17.
Similar thread "Downgrade Safari 17 beta for MacOs Ventura to Safari 16"
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-beta-for-macos-ventura-to-safari-16.2398242/
You can install Safari 16.6 alongside Safari 17.
Code:
https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/56/49/042-23350-A_JCYHZX5B9V/vlcg65lklu0mf8tc146yexdmdf6e544f4x/Safari16.6MontereyAuto.pkgSimilar thread "Downgrade Safari 17 beta for MacOs Ventura to Safari 16"
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...-beta-for-macos-ventura-to-safari-16.2398242/
How to Download Safari 17 Beta for macOS Ventura and Monterey https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/install-safari-17-macos-ventura-monterey/
or the current beta
or the current beta
Code:
https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/12/55/042-32710-A_PPBNDYRU9C/z1je2lfnr9o5fmr6ybd8kwviwqjwz0ecjy/Safari17.0VenturaAutoSeed.pkg
Thanks for the link but that's not my problem. I have no difficulty downloading an installer pkg or seeing the update in software update. My problem is the error that occurs preventing installation
You could try to give the installer Full Disk Access or install from Terminal.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/install-with-pkg-file-failed.2367425/
When I try to add it to Full Disk Access it is grayed out. In terminal, I get the same error
No it's not the same version. Just look at the dates or build number (Version 17.0 18616.1.27.111.17, 18616).
I saw that there was a RC for Ventura 3.6 and decided to go ahead and install it thinking it would be OK (after all it's an RC). But, my mistake! Not only can't I install Safari updates but even though I've turned off Beta updates in Software Update I continue to get macOS Sonoma beta. So, I think there are some issues with the RC and hopefully there will be a second RC (or newer build final version of 3.6) soon.
This may have worked in 13.4 but not in 13.6. The two file are not in /Users/Shared and I can't find them searching with Spotlight
They are hidden, they would not appear in a Spotlight search.
How to Show Hidden Files on a Mac
https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/show-hidden-files-on-a-mac/
How to Show Hidden Files on a Mac
https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/show-hidden-files-on-a-mac/
Turning Beta On in Ventura 13.5.1 creates /Users/Shared/.BetaEnrollmentData.plist, turning Beta Off in Ventura 13.6 deletes the file. This is the expected behavior, it seems to work without being signed into Apple ID.
You can try to create an empty /Users/Shared/.BetaEnrollmentData.plist and then turn Beta On/Off from System Settings.
You can try to create an empty /Users/Shared/.BetaEnrollmentData.plist and then turn Beta On/Off from System Settings.
Code:
touch /Users/Shared/.BetaEnrollmentData.plist