macOS Monterey Beta 5 is now available for all developers.
macOS Monterey Beta 5 (21A5304g) is now available for Developers.
UPDATED 8/12/21
Apple just dropped macOS Monterey Beta 5, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
Apple initially mentioned in the Beta 4 patch notes that Universal Control was available. Crazy thing is, Apple removed the reference in the patch notes shortly after release! I’m checking to see if Universal Control is enabled in Beta 5.
UPDATE: Universal Control is NOT enabled 🙁
Monterey Beta 5 is now available as a software update, and IPSW M1 restore file. The Public beta is live and the full installer of Beta 5 is also now available.
My macOS Monterey Beta 5 Update video, all the new features and changes!
macOS Monterey Beta Patch Notes Summary
1. New Features – 4
2. Known Issues – 21
3. Resolved Issues – 0
4. Deprecations – 5
Table of Contents
1. Apple Links
2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Monterey
macOS Monterey Beta 4 Update is now available for all developers.
macOS Monterey Beta 4 (21A5294g) is now available for Developers.
UPDATED 07/28/21
Apple just dropped macOS Monterey Beta 4, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
Apple initially mentioned in the Beta 4 patch notes that Universal Control was available. The reference in the patch notes has been removed! I can confirm this as in Beta 4 the Advanced Button was removed from the display preferences pane.
Live Text is also now available for all Macs that support macOS Monterey. Previously this was an M1 Monterey only feature.
Monterey Beta 4 is now available as a software update, and IPSW M1 restore file.The Full installer is not available yet.
My what’s new in macOS Monterey Beta 4 Video!
macOS Monterey Beta 3 Patch Notes Summary
1. New Features – 3
2. Known Issues – 18
3. Resolved Issues -18
4. Deprecations – 3
Table of Contents
1. Apple Links
2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Monterey
The macOS Big Sur 11.3 (20E232) update is now available for all users!
UPDATED 04/29/21
Apple just released macOS Big Sur 11.3 just one week after Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event. This is the one of the longest beta cycles that we’ve seen. The release had 8 beta and one Release Candidate Update. We have a brand new 24″ iMac with 7 different colors! The previous 11.2 update was released a over 2 and a half months ago.
Apple’s “Spring Loaded” Event Notes:
iMac!!! 24″
New iPad Pro with M1 Processor & ThunderBolt
New Magic keyboard with Touch ID
AirTags introduced
Apple TV 4k with A12 & Remote
11.3 Big Sur & Safari version 14.1 (one week later)
The new Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in the macOS Big Sur 11.3 Update!
macOS Big Sur 11.3 Patch Notes Summary
53 – Security Fixes
29 – New Features
13 – Enterprise Changes/Fixes
7 – Resolved Issues
Mr. Macintosh macOS Big Sur 11.3 quick 5 min video on all the new features.
My macOS Big Sur 11.3 everything new in 5 min video! Stay tuned to my normal DEEP DIVE video!
My 2nd video that is more of a discussion and deep dive into the 11.3 update.
Mr. Macintosh 11.3 Update Deep Dive Video.
Table of Contents
1. Apple Links
2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Big Sur
3. Apple Articles of interest related to the macOS Big Sur 11.3 Update
4. Undocumented macOS Big SUr 11.3 Update changes & fixes
5. Previous Big Sur 11 Beta and Final Releases
6. macOS Big Sur 11 Standalone Pkg downloads no longer available.
7. macOS Big Sur 11.3 Full Installer.app
8. macOS Big Sur Update sizes for Intel and M1
9. Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update
10. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
11. Apple Silicon IPSW Restore file Update
12. Safari 14.1 Update
13. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Big Sur 11.3
14. Security Content of macOS Big Sur 11.3
15. macOS Big Sur 11.3 (20E232) Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
Click “Continue Reading” for the rest of the article.
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 RC2 Full Installer.app error = “An Error occurred installing macOS”
When you attempt to install or upgrade on a T2 Mac, you will get the error “The bridgeOS update doesn’t satisfy the given minimum version requirement.”
UPDATE 11/12/20 – This article is for yesterday’s Big Sur BETA install problem. If you are having problems downloading the new Big Sur update or full installer I have a new article on the issue. It’s for the Installation failed an error occurred while installing the selected updates error.
Almost immediately after macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B28) was released, I started to see reports of install issues. This was only happening on T2 Macs that need a BridgeOS update. A BridgeOS update is included and required with almost every combo, delta and full installer upgrade or install. Below is the 11.0.1 RC2 Install error.
The error message that you will get if you try to upgrade a T2 Catalina or Big Sur Mac to 11.0.1 RC2
An error occurred installing macOS. You can try again to complete the installation.
Mr. Macintosh video that goes over the issue.
The problem is the new production Software Update Catalog URL does not have the needed BridgeOS update yet.
The problem comes down to the installer looking to the new production SUS url. Apple just made the production SUS catalog available. The new URL is
The production URL does NOT include the required BridgeOS update needed for the Big Sur RC2 installer to continue.
The BridgeOS error from install.log
This is the error that you will get.
/var/log/install.log
bridgeOS update prepare complete
2020-11-11 01:49:05-06 osinstallersetupd[5967]: bridgeOS update prepare failed: Error Domain=BOSErrorDomain Code=110 "The bridgeOS update doesn't satisfy the given minimum version requirement." UserInfo={bridgeVersion=17.16.16610.0.0,0, minimumVersion=18.16.12561.0.0,0, catalogURL=https://swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/others/index-11-10.15-10.14-10.13-10.12-10.11-10.10-10.9-mountainlion-lion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog, NSLocalizedDescription=The bridgeOS update doesn't satisfy the given minimum version requirement.}
2020-11-11 01:49:05-06 osinstallersetupd[5967]: Operation queue failed with error: Error Domain=com.apple.OSInstallerSetup.error Code=602 "An error occurred installing macOS." UserInfo={NSLocalizedRecoverySuggestion=You can try again to complete the installation., NSLocalizedDescription=An error occurred installing macOS., NSUnderlyingError=0x7fde25b85770 {Error Domain=BOSErrorDomain Code=110 "The bridgeOS update doesn't satisfy the given minimum version requirement." UserInfo={bridgeVersion=17.16.16610.0.0,0, minimumVersion=18.16.12561.0.0,0, catalogURL=https://swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/others/index-11-10.15-10.14-10.13-10.12-10.11-10.10-10.9-mountainlion-lion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog, NSLocalizedDescription=The bridgeOS update doesn't satisfy the given minimum version requirement.}}}
2020-11-11 01:49:05-06 InstallAssistant[5928]: Stopped operation queue with Error Domain=com.apple.OSInstallerSetup.error Code=602 "An error occurred installing macOS." UserInfo={NSUnderlyingError=0x7fd70cf90da0 {Error Domain=BOSErrorDomain Code=110 "The bridgeOS update doesn't satisfy the given minimum version requirement." UserInfo={bridgeVersion=17.16.16610.0.0,0, minimumVersion=18.16.12561.0.0,0, catalogURL=https://swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/others/index-11-10.15-10.14-10.13-10.12-10.11-10.10-10.9-mountainlion-lion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog, NSLocalizedDescription=The bridgeOS update doesn't satisfy the given minimum version requirement.}}, NSLocalizedRecoverySuggestion=You can try again to complete the installation., NSLocalizedDescription=An error occurred installing macOS.}
Notice this line
“The bridgeOS update doesn’t satisfy the given minimum version requirement.” UserInfo={bridgeVersion=17.16.16610.0.0,0, minimumVersion=18.16.12561.0.0,0, catalogURL=https://swscan.apple.com/content/catalogs/others/index-11-10.15-10.14-10.13-10.12-10.11-10.10-10.9-mountainlion-lion-snowleopard-leopard.merged-1.sucatalog“
You can use sudo nvram -p to view all the nvram settings.
NOTE! When you are done with the upgrade, don’t forget to remove the value!
sudo nvram -d IASUCatalogURL
MacAdmins at work!
It’s amazing to see MacAdmins working together to solve an issue. Yesterday afternoon a bunch of Admins including @golby, @eholtam, @owen, @dave.shepp, @macmule, @matt_h and @deets jumped in to help figure this out and pass on the information to others.
If you are on iOS 14.2 Beta 4, you are getting this message now. (An update is not available though!)
If you are on iOS 14.2 Beta 4, you are getting this message now. (The update is not actually available!)
Have you had enough of this message yet? The answer is most likely YES. You just want it to go away. The message shows up every time that you unlock your iPhone or iPad screen if you are on iOS or iPadOS Beta 14.2 Beta 4.
UPDATE 10/30 7:00PM CST – Apple just released iOS 14.2 Release Candidate (Previously named GM). This new update fixes the constant pop up box issue! Update video below.
A new iOS update is now available. Please update from the iOS 14 beta.
CLOSE!
What can you do about this message?
Part 1 – Mr. Macintosh Video on the “A new iOS update is now available”pop-up problem.
Part 2- Mr. Macintosh UPDATE Video on the “A new iOS update is now available”pop-up problem.
This isn’t the first time that we’ve seen this message.
Just about two years ago, this same exact message came up for iOS 12 Beta users. Guilherme Rambo figured this out by looking at the code.
It looks like this method in Springboard does some date/time calculations to determine if the current build is about to expire, every time the cover sheet gets dismissed. For some reason, the latest builds of iOS 12 think they're about to expire. (@davedelong :P) pic.twitter.com/HWe7C0NnIT
I will show you 3 quick ways how to fix this issue.
UPDATE 10/30 7:00PM! – Apple has released iOS 14.2 Release Candidate Beta! This update fixes the constant pop up problem! Be sure to turn automatic time back on and reinstall the beta profile if you removed it. You will now see the update!
1. Wait for Apple to publish iOS 14.2 Beta 5. This happen two years ago when the iOS 12 Beta pop up problem happened. Apple pushed quick fix the next day.
2. Move your clock back to the 26th or before. The timer was set to start warning the user. This is temp fix, that could cause issues with some websites & apps like twitter, Gmail or Instagram.
3. Restore to your iOS 14.1 production backup. Maybe you have had enough of the Beta 14.2 and just want to go back to the production version.
Again, I recommend just waiting a day or two for Apple to release a fix. I will update when Apple has published the new beta.
Today Apple released macOS Big Sur Beta 11.0.1 Beta 1 (20B5012d) to Developers
MacOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Beta 1 was released on October 28th, 2020. The release comes about 2 weeks after Beta 10. We were expecting Beta 11 or a GM seed, so it’s strange that we are getting 11.0.1 Beta. It’s possible that Apple Silicon Macs (currently in active production) will have 11.0 installed on them. When they arrive they will see 11.0.1 as an available update.
UPDATE: 10/29
Full Installer now available!
Fixes VP9 Safari YouTube Codec Error
New wallpaper + Mojave wallpaper was removed
New Startup chime for 2013-2017 Macs = Same as T2 chime
AirPods Update Bug – Moves volume mixer to Right or Left
Software Update Button = Downloading Beta 10 full installer for some users.
Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
Previous Big Sur 11 Beta Releases
11. Big Sur 11 Beta 11.0.1 (20B5012d) Beta 1 – 10/28/20 – Current Release
Now that macOS Big Sur 11.0 Beta is live, start testing as soon as you can! You will want to submit any bugs that you find into Apple ASAP. If you get bugs in quickly, they could be fixed in the current beta cycle instead of waiting until after the public release. If not, you could be waiting months before the fix is put into a dot release combo update.
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Beta 11 (20B5012d) Release Notes
General
Known Issues
Important
Updating to macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
Accessibility
Known Issues
You might be unable to pair certain braille displays using Bluetooth. (69794099)Workaround: Connect these devices using USB instead.
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta is designated as qualifying for the 50% Apple Security Bounty bonus payment for issues that are unknown to Apple or reintroduced in this release. See Apple Security Bounty for more information.
Installer and Software Update
Known Issues
When updating from macOS Big Sur 11 beta 2 to macOS Big Sur 11 beta 3 or later, you might be offered an unexpectedly large download rather than an incremental software update. (65753086)Workaround: Under the “Another update is available” text, click the “More info…” link. This reveals the incremental update where you can click the Install Now button.
You might need to adjust Energy Saver settings so your Mac doesn’t go to sleep while preparing to install macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta. (63166401)
If macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta is installed into the same APFS container as previous versions of macOS Catalina 10.15, system software updates can no longer be installed on the previous versions of macOS. (64411484)Workaround: Update the previous version of macOS Catalina to 10.15.6 or later.
Kernel
Known Issues
Installing a new kernel extension requires signing in as an Admin user. You must also restart your Mac to load the extension. Kernel extensions using certain deprecated KPIs won’t be loaded. For more information, see Deprecated Kernel Extensions and System Extension Alternatives. (55068348)Workaround: During development, you can temporarily disable System Integrity Protection to allow these deprecated kernel extensions to load.
New in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta, the system ships with a built-in dynamic linker cache of all system-provided libraries. As part of this change, copies of dynamic libraries are no longer present on the filesystem. Code that attempts to check for dynamic library presence by looking for a file at a path or enumerating a directory will fail. Instead, check for library presence by attempting to dlopen() the path, which will correctly check for the library in the cache. (62986286)
Use only absolute paths with the --volume-root option of kmutil, and don’t use a trailing /. (63773848)
Symbols exported by both xnu and Apple kernel extensions will change. Recompile your kernel extension with each update to macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta to ensure compatibility. (64262563)
Localization
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta
Certain languages no longer exhibit clipped or misaligned layout. (63105445)
Certain languages no longer display unlocalized text. (63105674, 64040564, 64045718)
When you deliver your iPad app on the Mac via Catalyst, your existing users on iOS no longer need to purchase your app a second time. In addition, you can manage the capabilities and App Store metadata of your app in one place.
Application preferences that include no items users can set are instead shown in the About box.
Known Issues
A ToolbarItem with automatic placement isn’t placed in the window toolbar. (63690384)
Select UIKit controls, control customizations, and methods throw exceptions when used in the Mac idiom. Unsupported controls and behaviors on macOS Big Sur 11 throw exceptions as follows:
If you apply both preferredAction and UIAlertActionStyleCancel to the same action, preferredAction takes precedence. It’s not possible to have a default button with the escape key equivalent.
The system adds an Open Recent menu automatically to applications that support opening files. The menu identifier is UIMenuOpenRecent.
You must adopt the NETransparentProxyProvider API in your transparent proxy implementation in order for it to function correctly. (65228404)
SwiftUI
Known Issues
ProgressView generic type signature has changed, adding the currentValueLabel generic parameter. This change doesn’t require any source changes, but it causes apps compiled using an earlier beta SDK to quit unexpectedly. (63580200)Workaround: Re-compile apps for macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 6 or later to resolve this issue.
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta
DisclosureGroup’s isExpanded binding now works as expected in a List. (58820037)
The system now lazily evaluates List updates. (58820037)
You might experience kernel panics when using earlier versions of Parallels Desktop 16. (67358596)Workaround: Upgrade to the most-recent version of Parallels Desktop 16.
Some third-party scripts might produce unexpected results due to the change in macOS version from 10.x to 11. (62477208)Workaround: Set SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 in the calling environment, for example: $ SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 legacy_script.pl
Wallet
Known Issues
isPassLibraryAvailable() doesn’t ensure uniform availability of pass library functionality between platforms and devices. (60697880)Workaround: Call a more specific API to check available functionality, such as canAddPasses().
Xcode
Known Issues
Legacy Xcode versions prior to 11.5 might unexpectedly quit when launched. (59991056)Workaround: Run the following command in Terminal: defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode DVTDisableMainThreadChecker 1, then deselect Main Thread Checker in the Diagnostic tab of the Run and Test actions for each scheme in your project.
Big Sur Beta 10 Released. This could be the final beta release before GM!
Today Apple released macOS Big Sur Beta 10 (20A5395g) to Developers
UPDATE 10/15 12:30PM – Surprise! macOS Big Sur Beta 10 Full Installer is now available.
macOS Big Sur Beta 10 Full Installer is now available. (Along with public beta)
UPDATE 10/15 10:00AM – New Beta 10 Features found
1. New Feature – You can now press the power button to lock your screen!
2. New Menu Bar item – “Now Playing”. This was hidden away since Beta 1 but was now added to the menu bar by default in Beta 10.
4. New Feature – Redesigned Dynamic Wallpaper selection menu
5. New Wallpaper – “Big Sur Aerial”
6. Some users are reporting issues with YouTube and Netflix in Safari.
UPDATE 10/14 4:30PM – Looks like we are not going to get a full installer for this release. The good news is that Active Directory login seems to be fixed in Beta 10!!!
MacOS Big Sur 11 Beta 10 (20A5395g) was released on October 14th, 2020. The release comes 1 day after the Apple October Phone Special Event and two weeks after Beta 9. We could get a GM release in 1-2 weeks with a launch not much longer after that. MacOS Catalina had 11 beta releases including the gold master, so again we are getting very close to release.
Mr. Macintosh Part 1 Quick look at all the new features and issues in macOS Big Sur Beta 10!
2. Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
Previous Big Sur 11 Beta Releases
10. Big Sur 11 Beta 10 (20A5395g) – 10/14/20 – Current Release
Now that macOS Big Sur 11.0 Beta is live, start testing as soon as you can! You will want to submit any bugs that you find into Apple ASAP. If you get bugs in quickly, they could be fixed in the current beta cycle instead of waiting until after the public release. If not, you could be waiting months before the fix is put into a dot release combo update.
macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 10 (20A5395g) Release Notes
General
Known Issues
Important
Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
macOS Big Sur 11 beta 10 is designated as qualifying for the 50% Apple Security Bounty bonus payment for issues that are unknown to Apple or reintroduced in this release. See Apple Security Bounty for more information.
Core Data
Resolved Issues
Core Data’s model editor no longer displays a blank Detail area for an Entity. (69472812)
Installer and Software Update
Known Issues
When updating from macOS Big Sur 11 beta 2 to macOS Big Sur 11 beta 3 or later, you might be offered an unexpectedly large download rather than an incremental software update. (65753086)Workaround: Under the “Another update is available” text, click the “More info…” link. This reveals the incremental update where you can click the Install Now button.
You might need to adjust Energy Saver settings so your Mac doesn’t go to sleep while preparing to install macOS Big Sur 11 beta. (63166401)
If macOS Big Sur 11 beta is installed into the same APFS container as previous versions of macOS Catalina 10.15, system software updates can no longer be installed on the previous versions of macOS. (64411484)Workaround: Update the previous version of macOS Catalina to 10.15.6 or later.
Kernel
Known Issues
Installing a new kernel extension requires signing in as an Admin user. You must also restart your Mac to load the extension. Kernel extensions using certain deprecated KPIs won’t be loaded. For more information, see Deprecated Kernel Extensions and System Extension Alternatives. (55068348)Workaround: During development, you can temporarily disable System Integrity Protection to allow these deprecated kernel extensions to load.
New in macOS Big Sur 11 beta, the system ships with a built-in dynamic linker cache of all system-provided libraries. As part of this change, copies of dynamic libraries are no longer present on the filesystem. Code that attempts to check for dynamic library presence by looking for a file at a path or enumerating a directory will fail. Instead, check for library presence by attempting to dlopen() the path, which will correctly check for the library in the cache. (62986286)
kmutil install might fail to build a development kextcache. (63772702)Workaround: Copy the release .elides to the locations of the development .elides:sudo cp /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/BootKernelExtensions.kc.elides /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/BootKernelExtensions.kc.development.elidessudo cp /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/BootKernelExtensions.kc.elides /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/BootKernelExtensions.kc.kasan.elides sudo cp /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/BootKernelExtensions.kc.elides /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/BootKernelExtensions.kc.debug.elidessudo cp /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/SystemKernelExtensions.kc.elides /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/SystemKernelExtensions.kc.development.elidessudo cp /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/SystemKernelExtensions.kc.elides /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/SystemKernelExtensions.kc.kasan.elidessudo cp /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/SystemKernelExtensions.kc.elides /path/to/livemount/System/Library/KernelCollections/SystemKernelExtensions.kc.debug.elides
Use only absolute paths with the --volume-root option of kmutil, and don’t use a trailing /. (63773848)
Symbols exported by both xnu and Apple kernel extensions will change. Recompile your kernel extension with each update to macOS Big Sur 11 beta to ensure compatibility. (64262563)
Localization
Known Issues
Certain languages might exhibit clipped or misaligned layout. (63105445)
Certain languages might display unlocalized text. (63105674, 64040564, 64045718)
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 10
Notes and Photos no longer quit unexpectedly if the system language is set to Greek. (69548692)
Mac Catalyst
Known Issues
A ToolbarItem with automatic placement isn’t placed in the window toolbar. (63690384)
Network Extension
Resolved Issues
You must adopt the NETransparentProxyProvider API in your transparent proxy implementation in order for it to function correctly. (65228404)
SwiftUI
Known Issues
ProgressView generic type signature has changed, adding the currentValueLabel generic parameter. This change doesn’t require any source changes, but will cause apps compiled using an earlier beta SDK to quit unexpectedly. (63580200)Workaround: Re-compile apps for macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 6 or later to resolve this issue.
DisclosureGroup‘s isExpanded binding doesn’t work as expected in a List. (58820037)
ScrollView now has a correct default scroll position when underneath the titlebar. (64319463)
A TextField that you are editing inside a selected List row now has correct text foreground colors. (68545878)
Third-Party Apps
Known Issues
You might experience kernel panics when using earlier versions of Parallels Desktop 16. (67358596)Workaround: Upgrade to the most-recent version of Parallels Desktop 16.
Some third-party scripts might produce unexpected results due to the change in macOS version from 10.x to 11. (62477208)Workaround: Set SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 in the calling environment, for example: $ SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 legacy_script.pl
Wallet
Known Issues
isPassLibraryAvailable() doesn’t ensure uniform availability of pass library functionality between platforms and devices. (60697880)Workaround: Call a more specific API to check available functionality, such as canAddPasses().
Xcode
Known Issues
Legacy Xcode versions prior to 11.5 might unexpectedly quit when launched. (59991056)Workaround: Run the following command in Terminal: defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode DVTDisableMainThreadChecker 1, then deselect Main Thread Checker in the Diagnostic tab of the Run and Test actions for each scheme in your project.
Today Apple released macOS Big Sur Beta 8 (20A5374i) to Developers
UPDATE 9/23/20 – Beta 8 Issues
Big Sur Beta 8 does not have a full installer, hopefully we will get one when Beta 9 hits in a week or two.
No changes or additional notes to Screen Recording controls, it was noted in Beta 7 that we would get some sort of MDM controls for this for standard users.
Active Directory login is not working in Beta 8 after an upgrade. Was working fine in Beta 6 and 7.
You can take a look at my Beta 7 article, it has a list of current standing issues that might not have been fixed in Beta 8 yet.
MacOS Big Sur 11 Beta 8 (20A5374i) was released on September 22nd, 2020 only 7 days after Beta 7! MacOS Catalina had 11 beta releases including the gold master, so we are getting close to release. Beta 8 is very small and only includes one noted fix in the developer notes. I am still waiting to see if any changes are listed around screen recording or if we get a full installer. I will update as soon.
During the Big Sur beta release cycle, only the current beta patch notes are available. When a new beta is released the previous patch notes are overwritten. I compare both sets of release notes so I find the changes.
1. Note: Apple did not provide a full installer for Beta 8.
2. Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
Previous Big Sur 11 Beta Releases
8. Big Sur 11 Beta 8 (20A5374i) – 09/22/20 – Current Release
Now that macOS Big Sur 11.0 Beta is live, start testing as soon as you can! You will want to submit any bugs that you find into Apple ASAP. If you get bugs in quickly, they could be fixed in the current beta cycle instead of waiting until after the public release. If not, you could be waiting months before the fix is put into a dot release combo update.
macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 8 (20A5374i) Release Notes
Overview
The macOS 11 SDK provides support to develop apps for Macs running macOS Big Sur 11. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 12.2 beta, available from Beta Software Downloads. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 12.2, see Xcode 12.2 Beta Release Notes.
General
Known Issues
Important
Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
macOS Big Sur 11 beta 8 is designated as qualifying for the 50% Apple Security Bounty bonus payment for issues that are unknown to Apple or reintroduced in this release. See Apple Security Bounty for more information.
Installer and Software Update
Known Issues
When updating from macOS Big Sur 11 beta 2 to macOS Big Sur 11 beta 3 or later, you might be offered an unexpectedly large download rather than an incremental software update. (65753086)Workaround: Under the “Another update is available” text, click the “More info…” link. This will reveal the incremental update where you can click the Install Now button.
You might need to adjust Energy Saver settings so your Mac doesn’t go to sleep while preparing to install macOS Big Sur 11 beta. (63166401)
If macOS Big Sur 11 beta is installed into the same APFS container as previous versions of macOS Catalina 10.15, system software updates can no longer be installed on the previous versions of macOS. (64411484)Workaround: Update the previous version of macOS Catalina to 10.15.6.
Kernel
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 8
An issue with the kernel no longer causes applications to quit unexpectedly. (69093270)
SwiftUI
Known Issues
ProgressView generic type signature has changed, adding the currentValueLabel generic parameter. This change doesn’t require any source changes, but will cause apps compiled using an earlier beta SDK to quit unexpectedly. (63580200)Workaround: Re-compile apps for macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 6 or later to resolve this issue.
Drag-and-drop actions can sometimes fail when dropping on dynamic view content. (68281403)
Dynamically updating OutlineGroup content can fail to update correctly or cause an application to quit unexpectedly. (58820037)
DisclosureGroup’s isExpanded binding does not work as expected in a List. (58820037)
Some standard menu items, such as Open Recents or Window menu items, are missing from the main menu. (63998004)
Third-Party Apps
Known Issues
You might experience kernel panics when using earlier versions of Parallels Desktop 16. (67358596)Workaround: Upgrade to the most-recent version of Parallels Desktop 16.
Some third-party scripts might produce unexpected results due to the change in macOS version from 10.x to 11. (62477208)Workaround: Set SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 in the calling environment, for example: $ SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 legacy_script.pl
isPassLibraryAvailable() doesn’t ensure uniform availability of pass library functionality between platforms and devices. (60697880)Workaround: Call a more specific API to check available functionality, such as canAddPasses().
Xcode
Known Issues
Legacy Xcode versions prior to 11.5 might unexpectedly quit when launched. (59991056)Workaround: Run the following command in Terminal: defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode DVTDisableMainThreadChecker 1, then deselect Main Thread Checker in the Diagnostic tab of the Run and Test actions for each scheme in your project.
The Command Line Tools package for Xcode 12.2 beta isn’t currently available. (69012274)
Today Apple released macOS Big Sur Beta 7 (20A5374g) to Developers
UPDATE 9/20/20 – New Big Sur Beta 7 issues.
1. Enterprise Connect 2.0.5 is not working properly. You can sign in one time, but never again. While the app is attempting to sign in, it will take attention from anything that you are working on at random intervals.
2. Security & Privacy Pane is crashing/not loading correctly. The error that you will get is “There was an error in Security & Privacy preferences.”
3. Share Audio Recordings first time sign in prompt continue button is greyed out preventing you from finishing the setup assistant. WORKAROUND – you have to hit the back button to back one step then go to the next window again.
UPDATE 9/17/20 – Confirmed Big Sur Beta 7 Fixes that are not in the developer notes.
1. SMB connection bug fixed!
2. Date & Time > Clock Menu Bar greyed out bug fixed by moving settings to Dock & Menu Bar > Menu Bar Clock
3. MDM Support for permitting standard users to allow Screen Recording is not available and is listed as a “Known Issue” in Big Sur Beta 7. Hoping we will get that MDM Support in Beta 8, as we are quickly running out of time.
MacOS Big Sur 11 Beta 7 (20A5374g) was released on September 17th, 2020. During the Big Sur beta release cycle, only the current beta patch notes are available. When a new beta is released the previous patch notes are overwritten. I compare both sets of release notes so I find the changes.
AppleSeed = x Resolved Issues x Announcements & x Known Issues – appleseed.apple.com
1. Note: for this macOS Big Sur Build, there will only be a software update available to take you from Beta 6 (20A53643e) to Beta 7 (20A53774g). If you are starting with a build earlier than Beta 6, or from macOS Catalina or an earlier version of macOS, you will need to install Beta 6 prior to updating to Beta 7. Translation = NO FULL INSTALLER FOR BETA 7!
2. Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
3. macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7 is designated as qualifying for the 50% Apple Security Bounty bonus payment for issues that are unknown to Apple or reintroduced in this release. See Apple Security Bounty for more information.
Previous Big Sur 11 Beta Releases
7. Big Sur 11 Beta 7 (20A5374g) – 09/17/20 – Current Release
Now that macOS Big Sur 11.0 Beta is live, start testing as soon as you can! You will want to submit any bugs that you find into Apple ASAP. If you get bugs in quickly, they could be fixed in the current beta cycle instead of waiting until after the public release. If not, you could be waiting months before the fix is put into a dot release combo update.
macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 7 (20A5364e) Release Notes
Overview
The macOS 11 SDK provides support to develop apps for Macs running macOS Big Sur 11. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 12.2 beta, available from Beta Software Downloads. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 12.2, see doc://com.apple.documentation/documentation/xcode-release-notes/xcode-12_2-beta-release-notes.
General
Known Issues
Important
Updating to macOS Big Sur 11 beta from previous versions of macOS might take significantly longer than expected. Data loss could occur if the update is interrupted. (59101197)
macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7 is designated as qualifying for the 50% Apple Security Bounty bonus payment for issues that are unknown to Apple or reintroduced in this release. See Apple Security Bounty for more information.
Installer and Software Update
Known Issues
When updating from macOS Big Sur 11 beta 2 to macOS Big Sur 11 beta 3 or later, you might be offered an unexpectedly large download rather than an incremental software update. (65753086)Workaround: Under the “Another update is available” text, click the “More info…” link. This will reveal the incremental update where you can click the Install Now button.
You might need to adjust Energy Saver settings so your Mac doesn’t go to sleep while preparing to install macOS Big Sur 11 beta. (63166401)
If macOS Big Sur 11 beta is installed into the same APFS container as previous versions of macOS Catalina 10.15, system software updates can no longer be installed on the previous versions of macOS. (64411484)Workaround: Update the previous version of macOS Catalina to 10.15.6.
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
You can now update macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7, if Secure Boot is set to No Security. (63434409)
Kernel
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
Third-party driver extensions now run after restarting your Mac. (67416908)
DriverKit extensions now function as expected. (67594339)
Spotlight
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
You can now find an application using Spotlight without an initial launch using Finder. (64463806)
SwiftUI
Known Issues
ProgressView generic type signature has changed, adding the currentValueLabel generic parameter. This change doesn’t require any source changes, but will cause apps compiled using an earlier beta SDK to quit unexpectedly. (63580200)Workaround: Re-compile apps for macOS Big Sur 11 Beta 6 or later to resolve this issue.
Drag-and-drop actions can sometimes fail when dropping on dynamic view content. (68281403)
Dynamically updating OutlineGroup content can fail to update correctly or cause an application to quit unexpectedly. (58820037)
DisclosureGroup’s isExpanded binding does not work as expected in a List. (58820037)
Some standard menu items, such as Open Recents or Window menu items, are missing from the main menu. (63998004)
New Features in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
Adding a Spacer to a toolbar now creates flexible spaces. (64189289)
A ToolbarItem now automatically creates an overflow menu item. (60104785)
Use the new .fileImporter() modifier to present a system interface for importing one or more files into your app, and the new .fileMover() modifier to move one or more existing files to a new location. The following is an example of a simple UI for importing and moving files:struct FileMover : View { @Binding var selectedFiles: [URL] var includeDirectories: Bool = false @State private var isImporting: Bool = false @State private var isMovingSelection: Bool = false var body: some View { List(selectedFiles, id: \.self) { url in Text(url.absoluteString) } .toolbar { Button("Import", action: { isImporting = true }) Button("Move", action: { isMovingSelection = true }) } .fileImporter( isPresented: $isImporting, allowedContentTypes: includeDirectories ? [.item, .directory] : [.item], allowsMultipleSelection: true ) { result in do { selectedFiles = try result.get() } catch { // Handle failure. } } .fileMover(isPresented: $isMovingSelection, files: selectedFiles) { if case .success = $0 { selectedFiles = [] } else { // Handle failure. } } }}
Use the new .fileExporter() modifier to present a system interface for exporting one or more documents from your app. In this example, an app provides a simple note-taking interface for quickly jotting down some text and then exporting it to disk:struct QuickNote : View { @Binding var draft: QuickNoteDocument @State private var isExporting: Bool = false var body: some View { TextEditor(text: $draft.text) .toolbar { Button("Save", action: { isExporting = true }) } .fileExporter( isPresented: $isExporting, document: draft, contentType: .plainText, defaultFilename: "MyNote" ) { result in // Clear the draft now that it's saved. if case .success = result { draft.text = "" } else { // Handle failure. } } }} struct QuickNoteDocument : FileDocument { static var readableContentTypes: [UTType] { [.plainText] } var text: String init(text: String) { self.text = text } init(configuration: ReadConfiguration) throws { // Deserialize the document. } func fileWrapper(configuration: WriteConfiguration) throws -> FileWrapper { // Serialize the document. }}
Use the new .fileMover() modifier to present a system interface for moving one or more existing files to a new location. (66182201)
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
A DisclosureGroup used outside of a List no longer causes an application to quit unexpectedly. (67780773)
sheets now correctly size to their contents. (67219542)
Multiline Text in a List now wraps, automatically growing the row height as needed. Adding a lineLimit(1) modifier to the Text will restore the the old truncating single line behavior. (50990605)
A List containing nested ForEach content now updates correctly. (62863714)
TabView now has a minimum size based on its selected tab. Adding a fixedSize() modifier to the TabView will cause it to be fixed to the ideal size of its selected tab. (59097532)
Using a TextEditor as the root view of a window no longer causes an application to quit unexpectedly. (67572104)
Drag and drop previews now appear as expected, matching the appearance of their source view. (59513411)
Third-Party Apps
Known Issues
You might experience kernel panics when using earlier versions of Parallels Desktop 16. (67358596)Workaround: Upgrade to the most-recent version of Parallels Desktop 16.
Some third-party scripts might produce unexpected results due to the change in macOS version from 10.x to 11. (62477208)Workaround: Set SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 in the calling environment, for example: $ SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 legacy_script.pl
isPassLibraryAvailable() doesn’t ensure uniform availability of pass library functionality between platforms and devices. (60697880)Workaround: Call a more specific API to check available functionality, such as canAddPasses().
Widgets
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
When set to My Location, the Weather widget now displays the weather for that location. (66338250)
Xcode
Known Issues
Legacy Xcode versions prior to 11.5 might unexpectedly quit when launched. (59991056)Workaround: Run the following command in Terminal: defaults write com.apple.dt.Xcode DVTDisableMainThreadChecker 1, then deselect Main Thread Checker in the Diagnostic tab of the Run and Test actions for each scheme in your project.
The Command Line Tools package for Xcode 12.2 beta isn’t currently available. (69012274)
Resolved in macOS Big Sur 11 beta 7
You’re now able to launch Mac Catalyst and iOS apps using Xcode. (67356581)
