Category: macOS Sonoma Updates

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.

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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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 14.6 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.

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 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

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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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

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 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

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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