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macOS Sequoia 15.2 Update Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sequoia 15.2 is now Available!

UPDATED: 12/29/24

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

Apple just released the 2nd major release for macOS Sequoia! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

This is a HUGE update that is focused around Apple Intelligence features for Apple Silicon Macs 2020 M1 and newer.

This update includes new Apple Intelligence features, including Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence.

UPDATE: Check this out! Apple also released a 2nd version of macOS Sequoia 15.2 (24C2101) that includes information about the 2025 M4 MacBook Air!

Apple for some reason dropped a 2nd 15.2 IPSW build 😳

macOS Sequoia 15.2 (24C2101)

This build is for the 2025 13 & 15" M4 MacBook Air!!!!!

Problem is, this build 24C2101 is assigned to the M4 iMac in the IPSW xml and will fail! https://t.co/2HfaVtwxjt pic.twitter.com/ujhLOAvdOc
— Mr. Macintosh (@ClassicII_MrMac) December 11, 2024

Below is my macOS Sequoia 15.2 YouTube Update Video👇

Note: Apple released two release candidate updates. The first one 15.2 (24C98) and RC 2 is (24C100), but then the Public release was bumped again to 15.2 (24C101). Apple also released a document today talking about all the features of macOS Sequoia 15.2 along with iOS 18.2. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/12/apple-intelligence-now-features-image-playground-genmoji-and-more/

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.2.0 & macOS 15.2: = Testing in progress

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: Kernel Debug Kit 15.2 build 24C101 https://github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases

MetallibSupportPkg Status: = MetallibSupportPkg-15.2-24C100.pkg
https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Sequoia Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features/Improvements – 15
2. Operating Sytem Bug Fixes – 8
3. Security Fixes – 37
4. Enterprise Changes – 7
5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 5
6. Full installer & Apple Silicon IPSW – Full installer and Apple Silicon IPSW are available for download.

Full Apple Update Release list

Sequoia 15.2 (24C101)
Sonoma 14.7.2 (23H311)
Ventura 13.7.2 (22H313)
iOS & iPadOS 18.2 (22C152)
iOS & iPadOS 17.7.3 (21H312)
watchOS 11.2 (22S101)
homePodOS 18.2 (22K155)
tvOS 18.2 (22K155)
visionOS 2.2 (22N842)

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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 15.1.1 Update Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 11/21/24

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

Apple just released the 2nd minor point release for macOS Sequoia! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

Apple’s update notes list the following “This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.”

NOTE (UPDATE 9:00PM This issue is fixed!!!) If you are trying to restore macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 on Apple Silicon you will get an error. “The System cannot be restored on this device” This is due to Apple not uploading the proper decryption keys.

Affected versions: Sequoia 15.1.1 (24B91) & (24B2091) M4 visionOS 2.1.1 (22N591) 1. Restore Sequoia 15.1.1 IPSW 2. Create a Sequoia 15.1.1 VM 3. Restore visionOS 2.1.1 IPSW

Also updated was Safari 18.1.1 (20619.2.8.11.12). This version is included in the macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 Update. Version 18.1.1 is also available as a standalone update for macOS Sonoma and Ventura.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.1.2 & macOS 15.1.1: = Testing complete against my fleet of 13 Mac models with no major issues found.

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = Kernel_Debug_Kit_15.1.1_build_24B91.dmg https://github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases

MetallibSupportPkg Status: = 15.1.1-24B91.pkg https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Sequoia Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features/Improvements – 0
2. Operating Sytem Bug Fixes – 0
3. Security Fixes – 1
4. Enterprise Changes – 0
5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 1
6. Full installer & M1 IPSW – Full installer and Apple Silicon IPSW are available for download.

Full Apple Update Release list

Sequoia 15.1.1 (24B91)
Sequoia 15.1.1 (24B2091) M4 ONLY
iOS & iPadOS 18.1.1 (22B91)
iOS & iPadOS 17.7.2 (21H221)
visionOS 2.1.1 (22N591)

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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 15.1 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

macOS Sequoia 15.1 (24B83)
macOS Sonoma 14.7.1 (23H222)
macOS Ventura 13.7.1 (22H221)
iOS 18.1 (22B83)
iPadOS 18.1 (22B83)
iOS 17.7.1 (21H216)
iPadOS 17.7.1 (21H216)
watchOS 11.1 (22R585)
tvOS 18.1 (22J580)
audioOS 18.1 (22J580)
visionOS 2.1 (22N581)

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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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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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Sonoma 14.6.1 Update! Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 8/12/24

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 Security Update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

This update so far, is only to fix Advanced Data Protection. The problem was, after installing 14.6 users could not enable OR turn it off! This update fixes that issue. The update is available for all compatible Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 1.5.0 & Sonoma 14.6.1 status: Testing complete against 11 Macs! Everything seems to be working great with no install issues.

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = KDK 14.6.1 & 13.6.9

Version 1.5.0 is available with built in support for the Sonoma 14.6.1 update.

My macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 Update Video

My OCLP 1.5.0 & Sonoma 14.6.1 Update Video!

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features/Improvements – 0
2. Security Fixes – 0
3. Enterprise Changes – 0
4. Safari Security & Webkit – 0
5. Full installer & M1 IPSW – Sonoma 14.6.1 Full installer and IPSW are available.
6. Safari – 17.6
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Testing now

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma 14.6.1 (23G93)
Ventura 13.6.9 (22G830)
Monterey – Remains same version = 12.7.6 (21H1320)

iOS 📲 ✅

iOS/iPadOS
17.6.1 (21G93)
Remains same version = 16.7.9 (20H348)
Remains same version = 15.8.3 (19H386)
Remains same version = tvOS 17.6 (21M71)
Remains same version = HomePod 17.6 (21M71)
Remains same version = watchOS 10.6 (21U577)
Remains same version = visionOS 1.3 (21O771)
Safari 17.6 – (included in 14.6 Update) and is a separate update download for Ventura & Monterey
Xcode – Still on 15.4
Command Line Tools for Xcode – Still on 15.4

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1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
2. Sonoma Final & Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 M2 & M3 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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Sonoma 14.6 Update! Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sonoma 14.6 is now Available!

UPDATED: 7/31/24

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s 6th release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

Apple also released macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta only for Apple Silicon devices that includes Apple Intelligence Beta!!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 1.5.0 & Sonoma 14.6 status: Tested good on 10 different Unsupported Mac Models!!

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = Kernel Debug Kit 14.6 build 24A5279h, 13.6.8 & 12.7.6

Version 1.5.0 is available with built in support for the Sonoma 14.6 update.

My OpenCore Legacy Patcher and macOS Sonoma 14.6 Update Video!

My macOS Sonoma 14.6 Update Video!

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features/Improvements – 1
2. Security Fixes – 46!!!
3. Enterprise Changes – 5
4. Safari Security & Webkit – 8
5. Full installer & M1 IPSW – Sonoma 14.6 Full installer and IPSW are available.
6. Safari – 17.6
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Testing now

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma 14.6 (23G80)
Ventura 13.6.8 (22G820)
Monterey 12.7.6 (21H1320)

iOS 📲 ✅

iOS/iPadOS
17.6 (21G80)
16.7.9 (20H348)
15.8.3 (19H386)
tvOS 17.6 (21M71)
HomePod 17.6 (21M71)
watchOS 10.6 (21U577)
visionOS 1.3 (21O771)
Safari 17.6 – (included in 14.6 Update) and is a separate update download for Ventura & Monterey
Xcode – Still on 15.4
Command Line Tools for Xcode – Still on 15.4

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1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
2. Sonoma Final & Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 M2 & M3 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Sequoia Full Installer Database. Download Directly from Apple!

Download Sequoia Full Installer – Public & Beta Versions.

This database will contain download links for macOS Sequoia full Installer pkg files (InstallAssistant.pkg). This file is the same full installer that you would download directly from the App Store for Intel and Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 Mac Computers. The InstallAssistant.pkg is stored on Apple’s servers and contains the full “Install macOS.app”. Once downloaded, all you need to do is install the pkg and the full installer of macOS will be in your applications folder. This change was made when Apple revised the full installer for Big Sur. The InstallAssistant.pkg is not available for Catalina or Mojave.

UPDATED: 12/11/24

NOTE: Depending on the browser you are using, you might need to right click and select “Copy link address”. Past this link into a new tab and it should start to download.

macOS Sequoia PUBLIC Full Installer

macOS Sequoia	Version	Build	App	Avail	Date
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.2	24c101	20.2.05	YES	12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1.1	24B91		YES	11/19
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1.1	24B2091	M4 ONLY	YES	11/19
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1	24B83	20.1.01	YES	10/28
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1	24B2083	M4 ONLY	YES	10/30
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0.1	24A348	20.0.05	YES	10/04
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A335	20.0.03	YES	9/16

macOS Sequoia BETA Full Installer

macOS Sequoia BETA	Version	Build	App	Avail	Date
Not Available	15.2		Beta 1 M1+	NA
Not Available	15.1 RC2	24B83		NA
Not Available	15.2	24C5057p	Beta 1 M1+	NA
Not Available	15.1 RC1	24B82		NA
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1	24B5077a	Beta 7	YES	10/16
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1	24B5070a	Beta 6	YES	10/07
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1	24B5055e	Beta 5	YES	9/24
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.1	24B5046f	Beta 4	YES	9/19
Not Available	15.0	24A335	RC	N/A
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5331b	Beta 8	NO	8/29
Not Available	15.1	24B5035e	Beta 3	N/A	8/28
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5327a	Beta 7	NO	8/21
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5320a	Beta 6	NO	8/13
Not Available	15.1	24B5024e	Beta 2	N/A
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5309e	Beta 5	NO	8/06
Not Available	15.1		Beta 1	N/A
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5298h	Beta 4	NO	7/24
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5289h	Beta 3 Public 1	NO	7/15
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5289g	Beta 3	NO	7/10
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5279h	Beta 2	NO	6/24
InstallAssistant.pkg	15.0	24A5264n	Beta 1	NO	6/10

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How to download previous versions of macOS

macOS Sonoma Full Installers –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-sonoma-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

macOS Ventura Full Installers –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-ventura-13-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

macOS Big Sur Full Installers –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

If you are looking for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra or El Capitan look here –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/how-to-download-macos-catalina-mojave-or-high-sierra-full-installers/

If you are looking for Apple Silicon M1 Full macOS IPSW Restore files, go here >

mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/

macOS Sequoia Beta 1 – Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sequoia Beta 1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 6/18/24

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

Apple just released the first beta of macOS Sequoia Beta 1 update to developers! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 1.5.0 & macOS 15 Beta 1 : DO NOT INSTALL NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to instal lit yet.!

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status:

macOS 15 Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features/Improvements –
2. Security Fixes –
3. Enterprise Changes –
4. Safari Security (Webkit) –
5. Full installer & M1 IPSW –
6. Safari –
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users –

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

iOS 📲 ✅

Safari –
Xcode –
Command Line Tools for Xcode –

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1. Apple macOS Sequoia Links
2. macOS 15 Final & Beta Release History
3. macOS 15 Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 M2 & M3 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS 15 Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS 15
11. Security Content of macOS 15
12. macOS 15 Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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Sonoma 14.5 Update! Everything You Need to Know!

macOS Sonoma 14.5 is now Available!

UPDATED: 5/30/24

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s 5th release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 1.4.3 & Sonoma 14.5 status: Worked great on my test devices, 2012 MacBook, 2011 17″ MacBook Pro, 2012 Mac mini (Intel GPU) 2013 15″ MacBook Pro (Kepler) 2013 Mac Pro.

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: NEW! = 14.5 (23F79)

Version 1.4.3 is available with built in support for the Sonoma 14.4 & 14.4.1 update. NOTE: 2008-2011 NON-Metal Macs ARE NOW supported with Sonoma 14.4 and 14.4.1 with the current version of OCLP 1.4.3.

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

1. New Features/Improvements – 2
2. Security Fixes – 21
3. Enterprise Changes – Waiting
4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 1
5. Full installer & M1 IPSW – Sonoma 14.5 Full installer and IPSW are available.
6. Safari – 17.5
7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Waiting for testing info

My Sonoma 14.5 Update Video

My OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.3 Update video

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

Sonoma 14.5 (23F79)
Ventura 13.6.7 (22G720)
Monterey 12.7.5 (21H1222)

iOS 📲 ✅

iOS 17.5 (21F79)
iOS 16.7.8 (20H343)
iPadOS 17.5 (21F79)
iPadOS 17.5 (21F84) = New iPads!
iPadOS 16.7.8 (20H343)
tvOS 17.5 (21L569)
HomePod 17.5 (21L569)
watchOS 10.5 (21T576)
Safari – 17.5 (included in 14.5 Update) and is a separate update download for Ventura & Monterey (available later in the afternoon)
Xcode – 15.4 (15F31d)
Command Line Tools for Xcode – 15.4

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1. Apple macOS Sonoma Links
2. Sonoma Final & Beta Release History
3. macOS Sonoma Full Installer.app
4. Apple Silicon M1 M2 & M3 IPSW Restore file Update
5. macOS Sonoma Update sizes
6. Apple Silicon System Firmware Version
7. Apple Silicon OS loader Version (iBoot)
8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
9. Safari Update
10. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Sonoma
11. Security Content of macOS Sonoma
12. macOS Sonoma Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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[FIXED!] Lion Recovery An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again.

Along with macOS High Sierra and Sierra 10.12, OS X Lion recovery is also broken.

As of 2024, Mac Internet Recovery versions from 10.7-10.13 are online, but BROKEN. In this article we will focus on the original Internet Recovery version, OS X 10.7 Lion!

In my current quest to fix every single macOS Recovery version from 10.7 to 10.13, the most popular version requested was actually OS X Lion!

OS X Lion was actually the very first version of Internet Recovery. So it is now the oldest version still online. The fact at Apple is still maintaining Lion’s Internet Recovery server is great, but it is now completely broken.

Keep in mind, this is NOT the Date and Time issue that most articles point to. That fix worked in the past but does not work anymore. So internal recovery (command R) and Internet Recovery are currently unable to download and install OS X Lion in its current state.

Previously I provided fixes and workarounds for macOS High Sierra and macOS Sierra Recovery issues.

High Sierra Recovery & Internet Recovery Fix

https://mrmacintosh.com/how-to-fix-the-recovery-server-could-not-be-contacted-error-high-sierra-recovery-is-still-online-but-broken

macOS Sierra Recovery & Internet Recovery Fix

https://mrmacintosh.com/fixed-an-error-occurred-while-preparing-the-installation-macos-sierra-recovery-error/

Let’s get jump in and get Lion Recovery fixed!

What is the root problem?
How to fix the issue?
Fix #1 Downloading OS X Lion from Apple and creating a USB installer.
Fix #2 Downloading OS X Lion from INSIDE Lion Recovery and using it to Install Lion with it!
Extra Option: Creating a OS X Lion USB installer drive INSIDE OS X Lion Recovery!

macOS Sequoia 15.2 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS Sequoia Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

Table of Contents

macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS Sequoia Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

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macOS Sequoia 15.1 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS 15 Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

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macOS Sequoia 15.0.1 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS 15 Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

iOS & iPadOS 18.0.1 (22A3370)

watchOS 11.0.1 (22R361)

visionOS 2.0.1 (22N342)

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macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

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macOS Sonoma 14.6 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

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Download Sequoia Full Installer – Public & Beta Versions.

UPDATED: 12/11/24

macOS Sequoia PUBLIC Full Installer

macOS Sequoia BETA Full Installer

How to download previous versions of macOS

macOS Sequoia Beta 1 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS 15 Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

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macOS Sonoma 14.5 is now Available!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

Full Apple Update Release list

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As of 2024, Mac Internet Recovery versions from 10.7-10.13 are online, but BROKEN. In this article we will focus on the original Internet Recovery version, OS X 10.7 Lion!

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