Month: October 2024

macOS Sequoia 15.1 Update Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sequoia 15.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 10/31/24

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released the first major point release for macOS Sequoia! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.0.2 & macOS 15.1 : Working well across all test devices, only a few small issues on non-metal Macs

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = 15.1 (24B83) is now available

MetallibSupportPkg Status: = MetallibSupportPkg-15.1-24B83.pkg

macOS 15 Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 20
  • 2. Operating Sytem Bug Fixes – 2
  • 3. Security Fixes – 47
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 9
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 2
  • 6. Full installer & M1 IPSW -Apple has released both the InstallerAssistant.pkg and the Apple Silicon IPSW for Sequoia 15.1
My Sequoia 15.1 Update & OpenCore Legacy Patcher Video
My macOS Sequoia 15.1 Update video!

Full Apple Update Release list

  1. macOS Sequoia 15.1 (24B83)
  2. macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 (23H222)
  3. macOS Ventura 13.7.1 (22H221)
  4. iOS 18.1 (22B83)
  5. iPadOS 18.1 (22B83)
  6. iOS 17.7.1 (21H216)
  7. iPadOS 17.7.1 (21H216)
  8. watchOS 11.1 (22R585)
  9. tvOS 18.1 (22J580)
  10. audioOS 18.1 (22J580)
  11. visionOS 2.1 (22N581)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Sequoia Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Sequoia Final Release History
  • 3. macOS Sequoia Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Sequoia IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Sequoia Update sizes
  • 6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
  • 7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 9. Intel T2 Firmware Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sequoia
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Sequoia
  • 13. macOS Sequoia Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 Update Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 10/06/24

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released the first update for macOS Sequoia. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.0.2 & macOS 15.0.1 : Working well on 3 Test Macs, 2013 Mac Pro, 2015 MacBook Pro 15″ & 2008 MacBook Pro 15″

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: RELEASED = KDK for macOS 15.0.1 (24A348)

MetallibSupportPkg Status: RELEASED = MetallibSupportPkg-15.0.1-24A348.pkg

macOS 15 Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 2
  • 2. Security Fixes – 0
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 2
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 0
  • 5. Full installer & M1 IPSW -Apple has released both the InstallerAssistant.pkg and the Apple Silicon IPSW for Sequoia 15.0.1
  • 6. Safari – Updated to 18.0.1
My macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 Update Video

Full Apple Update Release list

  • 1. macOS Sequoia 15.0.1
  • 2. macOS Sonoma 14.7 (No Update)
  • 3. macOS Ventura 13.7 (No Update)

iOS & iPadOS 18.0.1 (22A3370)

  • This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone including:
  • Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models
  • Camera may freeze when recording macro mode video on the Ultra Wide camera in 4K with HDR turned off on iPhone 16 Pro models
  • Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face
  • Performance may be impacted due to an issue with memory allocation on some iPhone models
  • This update enables iPad Pro with M4 to update to iPadOS 18 and provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPad including:
  • Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face
  • Performance may be impacted due to an issue with memory allocation on some iPad models

watchOS 11.0.1 (22R361)

  • This update includes bug fixes for your Apple Watch, including:
  • Apple Watch may unexpectedly restart for some users
  • Music app may unexpectedly quit when loading media
  • Battery may drain more quickly than expected
  • Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive for some Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Series 10, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 users
  • Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face

visionOS 2.0.1 (22N342)

  • This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.
  • YouTube video player in Safari may freeze
  • Safari Web Extension data may be lost after updating to visionOS 2
  • Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Sequoia Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Sequoia Final Release History
  • 3. macOS Sequoia Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Sequoia IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Sequoia Update sizes
  • 6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
  • 7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 9. Intel T2 Firmware Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sequoia
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Sequoia
  • 13. macOS Sequoia Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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