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.
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 💻 ✅
Sonoma14.6.1 (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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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: 5/11/26
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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.
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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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.
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 💻 ✅
Sonoma14.5 (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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Along with macOS High Sierra and Sierra 10.12, OS X Lion recovery is also broken.
As of 2025, 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.
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.
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.
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.
