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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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Table of Contents

  • 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: 4/16/25

NOTE: Depending on the browser you are using, you might need to right click and select “Copy link address”. Put 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 15.4.1 24E263   YES 4/16
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.4 24E248   YES 3/31
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.3.2 24D81   YES 3/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.3.2 24D2082 M4 Air & M4 Studio YES 3/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.3.1 24D70   YES 2/10
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.3 24D60   YES 1/27
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.2 24c101 20.2.05 YES 12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.1.1 24B91   NO 11/19
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.1.1 24B2091 M4 ONLY NO 11/19
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.1 24B83 20.1.01 NO 10/28
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.1 24B2083 M4 ONLY NO 10/30
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.0.1 24A348 20.0.05 NO 10/04
InstallAssistant.pkg 15.0 24A335 20.0.03 NO 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

 

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.

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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Table of Contents

  • 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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Table of Contents

  • 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!

Table of contents

  1. What is the root problem?
  2. How to fix the issue?
  3. Fix #1 Downloading OS X Lion from Apple and creating a USB installer.
  4. Fix #2 Downloading OS X Lion from INSIDE Lion Recovery and using it to Install Lion with it!
  5. Extra Option: Creating a OS X Lion USB installer drive INSIDE OS X Lion Recovery!
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macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 Update – Fixes Java and USB Hub Issues!

macOS Sonoma 14.4.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 4/02/24

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

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

This update provides bug fixes for your Mac, including:

  • USB hubs connected to external displays may not be recognized
  • Copy protected Audio Unit plug-ins designed for professional music apps may not open or pass validation
  • Apps that include Java may quit unexpectedly

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 1.4.3 & Sonoma 14.4.1 status: Tested good on these models = 2017 15″ MacBook Pro, 2014 15″ MacBook Pro, 2013 Mac Pro, 2012 Mac mini & 2010 Mac Pro with Metal Graphics card and updated WiFi and BlueTooth card.

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: Remains on previous build = 14.4 (23E214)

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 – 3
  • 2. Security Fixes – 2
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 0
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 0
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.4.1 Apple Silicon IPSW and full installer packages are now available
  • 6. Safari 17.4.1 is included in the Sonoma 14.4.1 update. A stand alone safari update was released for Ventura and Monterey.
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – WARNING!!! DO NOT INSTALL Sonoma 14.4, 14.4.1, Ventura 13.6.6 or Monterey 12.7.4 UNTILL YOU READ ALL THE OCLP 1.4.2 PATCH NOTES!! https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/tag/1.4.2
My Sonoma 14.4.1 Update Video
My OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.3 Update video

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Sonoma – 14.4.1 (23E224)
  • Ventura – 13.6.6 (22G630)
  • Monterey – No Update = 12.7.4 (21H1123)
  • Safari – 17.4.1 (included in 14.4.1 Update) and is a separate update download for Ventura & Monterey
  • Xcode – No Update = 15.3 (15E204a)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – No Update = 15.3

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Table of Contents

  • 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 Sonoma 14.4 Update (23E214) What’s New? SPRING RELEASE!

macOS Sonoma 14.4 is now Available!

UPDATED: 3/11/24

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s 3rd major release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new. This update is also known as the “Spring Release Update”. It includes the most changes we will see for Sonoma before macOS 15 is announced in June. This is also a HUGE security fix release with over 56 individual fixes and 6 Webkit fixes. I highly recommend this update as a few of the vulnerabilities have been exploited in the wild already.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users below👇

OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.2 is live with built in support some MAJOR Sonoma 14.4 update changes!

OCLP 1.4.0 Patch notes mention SEVERAL warnings before updating to 14.4 #1. Don’t install 14.4 if you have a non-Metal Mac! #2. 1.4.0 MUST be installed before 14.4!

Update #1 OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.1 was just released! It includes all the fixes in 1.4.0, including a very important fix for the MacBook Air (Mid 2013). I was trying to get my OCLP 1.4.0 video out last night, but there was so much info to cover. I’m hoping later tonight!

Update #2 Due to a CVE Fix included in both macOS Ventura and Monterey, legacy WiFi patches are currently broken for Macs around 2011/10/09 and older. The good new is, a fix is on the way! Will update as soon as more info comes in.

Update #3 OCLP 1.4.2 was just released to fix the Ventura 13.6.5 & Monterey 12.7.4 WiFi Issues.

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 5
  • 2. Security Fixes – 57!!!
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 8
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 6
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.4 Apple Silicon IPSW and full installer packages are now available
  • 6. Safari 17.4 is included in the Sonoma 14.4 update and is available as a separate download and install for Ventura and Monterey users.
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – WARNING!!! DO NOT INSTALL Sonoma 14.4. Ventura 13.6.5 or Monterey 12.7.4 UNTILL YOU READ ALL THE OCLP 1.4.2 PATCH NOTES!! https://github.com/dortania/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/releases/tag/1.4.2
  • 8. Kernel Debug Kit – Kernel Debug Kit 14.4 build 23E214
My macOS Sonoma 14.4 Update Video
My OpenCore Legacy Patcher 1.4.1/0 Update video

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Sonoma – 14.4 (23E214)
  • Ventura – 13.6.5 (22G621)
  • Monterey – 12.7.4 (21H1123)
  • Safari – 17.4 (included in 14.4) Separate download for Ventura & Monterey
  • Xcode – 15.3 (15E204a)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – 15.3

Other Apple Releases📱✅

  • iOS/iPadOS – 17.4 (21E219) [3/05]
    iOS/iPadOS – 16.7.6 (20H320) [3/05]
    iOS/iPadOS – 15.8.2 (19H384) [3/05]
  • visionOS – 1.1 (21O211)
  • homePodOS – 17.4 (21L227)
  • tvOS – 17.4 (21L227)
  • watchOS – 10.4 (21T216)

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Table of Contents

  • 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 Sonoma 14.3.1 Update (23D60) What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 is now Available!

UPDATED: 2/09/24

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s 4th minor release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 1
  • 2. Security Fixes – 0
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 1
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 0
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.3.1 Apple Silicon IPSW and full installer pkg’s are now available!
  • 6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – In progress…..
  • 7. Kernel Debug Kit – Kernel Debug Kit 14.3 build 23D56
My macOS Sonoma 14.3.1 Update Video

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Sonoma – 14.3.1 (23D60)
  • Ventura – None – Current Release = 13.6.4 (22G513)
  • Monterey – None – Current Release = 12.7.3 (21H1015)
  • Safari – Updated = 17.3.1 is included in Sonoma
  • Xcode -None – Current release = 15.2
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – None – Current release = 15.2

iOS📱✅

  • iOS –17.3.1 (21D61) – Current releases = 16.7.5 (20H307) & 15.8.1 (19H380)
  • iPadOS – 17.3.1 (21D61) – Current releases = 16.7.5 (20H307) & 15.8.1 (19H380)
  • audioOS – None – Current release = 17.3 (21K646)
  • tvOS – None – Current release = 17.3 (21K646)
  • watchOS – 10.3.1 (21S651)

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Table of Contents

  • 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 Sonoma 14.3 Update (23D56) What’s New?

macOS Sonoma 14.3 is now Available!

UPDATED: 1/23/24

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

Apple just released macOS Sonoma’s 3rd major release update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

macOS Sonoma Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 3
  • 2. Security Fixes – 12
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 4
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 4
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 14.3 Apple Silicon IPSW and full installer pkg’s are now available!
  • 6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Tested good on 5 Mac devices from 2010-2017
  • 7. Kernel Debug Kit – Kernel Debug Kit 14.3 build 23D56
My macOS Sonoma 14.3 Update Video

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Sonoma – 14.3 (23D56)
  • Ventura – 13.6.4 (22G513)
  • Monterey – 12.7.3 (21H1015)
  • Safari – 17.3 is included in Sonoma and was released as a standalone update for Ventura and Monterey.
  • Xcode -None – Current release = 15.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – None – Current release = 15.1

iOS📱✅

  • iOS – 17.3 (21D50), 16.7.5 (20H307) & 15.8.1 (19H380)
  • iPadOS – 17.3 (21D50), 16.7.5 (20H307) & 15.8.1 (19H380)
  • audioOS – 17.3 (21K646)
  • tvOS – 17.3 (21K646)
  • watchOS – 10.3 (21S644)

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Table of Contents

  • 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] macOS Sierra “An error occurred while preparing the installation.” Error. Sierra Recovery is Broken!

Along with macOS High Sierra, Sierra 10.12 recovery is also broken but for a different reason!

As of 2024, both macOS Sierra & High Sierra Recovery + Internet Recovery are still online but are currently broken in two different ways.

In late December of 2023, I started an investigation as to why macOS High Sierra Internet recovery was broken. After figuring out the root issue, OpenCore Legacy Patcher Co-Devloper dhinakg helped me with a wonderful workaround. https://mrmacintosh.com/how-to-fix-the-recovery-server-could-not-be-contacted-error-high-sierra-recovery-is-still-online-but-broken

That’s not all, now macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Recovery & Internet Recovery are also broken! Keep in mind, the is NOT the date and time issue. This is different issue that can be reproduced every single time. If attempt to install Sierra in recovery, the full installer will download (4.7GB) and then fail with this error:

An error occurred while preparing the installation. Try running this application again.

What the heck could this be? What’s going on?

Table of contents

  1. What is the root problem?
  2. How to fix the issue?
  3. Fix #1 Boot to a NEWER version macOS Internet Recovery!
  4. Fix #2 Create a macOS Sierra 10.12.6 bootable installer USB (NOTE: this has additional problems as the createinstallmedia installer is BROKEN!)
  5. Fix #3 Download the ONLY working version of macOS Sierra from Apple to recovery and use it to install Sierra!
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