Category: macOS Tahoe

macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 (25F80) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 06/02/26

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

Apple just released the 3rd minor update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

This update is a very small point release that shows the following notes:

The 26.5.1 Update includes the following:

This update addresses an issue for enterprise users where Macs with an M5 chip could unexpectedly shut down when using certain content filtering network extensions.

This update appears to only fix one issue with M5 Macs. The update is available for ALL macOS Tahoe supported Macs. The update also does not have any published CVE Security fixes listed on Apple’s Security Update page.

macOS Tahoe Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 0
  • 2. Developer Documented Fixes – 0
  • 3. Security Fixes – 0
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes – 1
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 0
  • 6. Safari – No update
  • 7. Full installer & IPSW – Both Released
  • 8. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status =

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

Metallibsupport Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

Full Apple Update Release list

Update List 💻📲 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.5.1 release (25F80) (NEW)
  • Sequoia 15.7.7 release (24G720) (remains the same)
  • Sonoma 14.8.7 release (23J520) (remains the same)
  • iOS/iPadOS 26.5.1 release (23F81) (NEW) iPhone 17 & Air ONLY
  • iOS/iPadOS 18.7.9 release (22H355) (remains the same)
  • iPadOS 17.7.11 release (21H461) (remains the same)
  • iOS/iPadOS 16.7.16 release (20H392) (remains the same)
  • iOS/iPadOS 15.8.8 release (19H422) (remains the same)
  • watchOS 26.5 release (23T570) (remains the same)
  • homePodOS 26.5 release (23L471) (remains the same)
  • tvOS 26.5 release (23L471) (remains the same)
  • visionOS 26.5 release (23O471) (remains the same)
  • Studio Display Firmware 26.4 (23E246) (remains the same)
  • Safari – 26.5 (21624.2.5.11.4)
  • Xcode – 26.5
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – 26.5

Security Vulnerabilities Patched

This is a list of all the CVE Security Vulnerabilities Patched:

  • Tahoe 26.5.1 – 0 NEW (No CVE’s listed)
  • Sequoia 15.7.7 – 45 CVEs Patched (Remains same release)
  • Sonoma 14.8.7 – 42 CVEs Patched (Remains same release)

  • iOS/iPadOS 26.5.1 -0 NEW (No CVE’s listed)
  • iOS/iPadOS 18.7.9 – 47 CVEs Patched (Remains same release)
  • iPadOS 17.7.11 – 1 CVE Patched (Remains same release)
  • iOS/iPadOS 16.7.16 – 1 CVE Patched (Remains same release)
  • iOS/iPadOS 15.8.8 – 1 CVE Patched (Remains same release)

  • watchOS 26.5 – 43 CVEs Patched (Remains same release)
  • tvOS 26.5 – 46 CVEs Patched (Remains same release)
  • visionOS 26.5 – 48 CVEs Patched (Remains same release)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
  • 14. macOS Tahoe Developer Release Notes

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macOS Tahoe 26.5 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.5 (25F71) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 05/12/26

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

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

This update is a large point release update that shows the following notes:

The 26.5 Update includes the following:

“This update includes enhancements, bug fixes and security updates for your Mac”

NOTE: Apple did not list the below two updates. Thank you to @Dhinak for grabbing the info. The MagSafe info was provided in the Apple Developer Forum.

  • Suggested Places in Maps displays recommendations based on what’s trending nearby and your recent searches
  • Power control setting in Energy for Mac mini, Mac Studio, and iMac enables you to power off or restart your Mac using assistive accessories like switches
  • MagSafe Power adapter color will now show green if the battery charge limit is set and the Mac is fully charged = 
  • The light should now turn green when the device reaches the charging limit.
  • The light should now turn back to amber if/when power drain causes charging to resume.
  • developer.apple/com/forum/thread/822390

macOS Tahoe Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 3*
  • 2. Developer Documented Fixes – 8
  • 3. Security Fixes – 79
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes – 8
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 6. Safari – Updated – 26.5
  • 7. Full installer & IPSW – Both Released
  • 8. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.5 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status =

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

Metallibsupport Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

Full Apple Update Release list

Update List 💻📲 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.5 release (25F71) (same as RC)
  • Sequoia 15.7.7 release (24G720) (same as RC)
  • Sonoma 14.8.7 release (23J520) (same as RC)
  • iOS/iPadOS 26.5 release (23F77) (same as RC)
  • iOS/iPadOS 18.7.9 release (22H355) (same as RC)
  • iPadOS 17.7.11 release (21H461)
  • iOS/iPadOS 16.7.16 release (20H392)
  • iOS/iPadOS 15.8.8 release (19H422)
  • watchOS 26.5 release (23T570) (same as RC)
  • homePodOS 26.5 release (23L471) (same as RC)
  • tvOS 26.5 release (23L471) (same as RC)
  • visionOS 26.5 release (23O471) (same as RC) (edited) 
  • Studio Display Firmware 26.4 (23E246)
  • Safari – 26.5 (21624.2.5.11.4)
  • Xcode – 26.4
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – 26.4
    This information was provided by Dhinak - Thank You!

Security Vulnerabilities Patched

This is a list of all the CVE Security Vulnerabilities Patched:

  • Tahoe 26.5 – 79 CVEs Patched
  • Sequoia 15.7.7 – 45 CVEs Patched
  • Sonoma 14.8.7 – 42 CVEs Patched

  • iOS/iPadOS 26.5 – 61 CVEs Patched
  • iOS/iPadOS 18.7.9 – 47 CVEs Patched
  • iPadOS 17.7.11 – 1 CVE Patched
  • iOS/iPadOS 16.7.16 – 1 CVE Patched
  • iOS/iPadOS 15.8.8 – 1 CVE Patched

  • watchOS 26.5 – 43 CVEs Patched
  • tvOS 26.5 – 46 CVEs Patched
  • visionOS 26.5 – 48 CVEs Patched

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
  • 14. macOS Tahoe Developer Release Notes

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macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 (25E253) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 04/15/26

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

Apple just released the 3rd minor update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

This update is a point release update that shows the following notes: This update provides bug fixes for your Mac.

As you know, we do not just accept that so we have to dig a little deeper. If you take a look at “What’s new in Enterprise for macOS Tahoe 26” we will see the actual fix:

“Resolved an issue where MacBook Air with M5 and MacBook Pro with M5 Pro or M5 Max failed to join 802.1X Wi-Fi networks while using content filter extensions.”

macOS Tahoe Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features –
  • 2. Developer Documented Fixes –
  • 3. Security Fixes –
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes – 1
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 6. Safari –
  • 7. Full installer & IPSW – Both Released
  • 8. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status =

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

Metallibsupport Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

Full Apple Update Release list

Update List 💻📲 ✅

  • macOS Tahoe 26.4.1 (25E253)
  • macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 (24G624) – Same Version
  • macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 (23J423) – Same Version
  • iOS 26.4.1 (23E254) – Released Yesterday
  • iPadOS 26.4.1 (23E254) – Released Yesterday
  • iOS 18.7.7 (22H333) – Same Version
  • watchOS 26.4 (23T239) – Same Version
  • watchOS 8.8.2 (19U526) – Same Version
  • watchOS 5.3.10 (16U711) – Same Version
  • homePodOS 26.4 (23L243) – Same Version
  • tvOS 26.4 (23L243) – Same Version
  • visionOS 26.4 (23O247) – Same Version
  • Studio Display Firmware 26.4 (23E246)
  • Safari – 26.4 (21624.1.16.11.4)
  • Xcode – 26.4
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – 26.4

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
  • 14. macOS Tahoe Developer Release Notes

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macOS Tahoe 26.4 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.4 (25E246) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 03/31/26

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

Apple just released the 4th major update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

This isn’t just a routine update. It will most likely be the final major feature release for macOS Tahoe. After what MacAdmins call the “Spring Release,” most development work usually shifts to the next OS, macOS 27, ahead of its debut in June at WWDC26.

macOS Tahoe Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 7
  • 2. Developer Documented Fixes –
  • 3. Security Fixes – 64
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes – 12
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) – 7
  • 6. Safari – 26.4
  • 7. Full installer & IPSW – Both Released
  • 8. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.4 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status =

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

Metallibsupport Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

Full Apple Update Release list

Update List 💻📲 ✅

  • macOS Tahoe 26.4 (25E246)
  • macOS Sequoia 15.7.5 (24G624)
  • macOS Sonoma 14.8.5 (23J423)
  • iOS 26.4 (23E246)
  • iPadOS 26.4 (23E246)
  • iOS 18.7.7 (22H333)
  • watchOS 26.4 (23T239)
  • watchOS 8.8.2 (19U526)
  • watchOS 5.3.10 (16U711)
  • homePodOS 26.4 (23L243)
  • tvOS 26.4 (23L243)
  • visionOS 26.4 (23O247)
  • Studio Display Firmware 26.4 (23E246)
  • Safari – 26.4 (21624.1.16.11.4)
  • Xcode – 26.4
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – 26.4

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
  • 14. macOS Tahoe Developer Release Notes

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macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 (25D2128) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 03/06/26

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

Apple just released the 2nd minor update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

New MacBook Neo Wallpaper!

New MacBook Neo Wallpaper! If you update to Tahoe 26.3.1 you can now select one of four new Neo specific wallpapers that were shown in the introduction!

macOS Tahoe Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. Public Documented New Features – 0
  • 2. Public Documented Bug Fixes – “Bug Fixes”
  • 3. Developer Documented Fixes – 0
  • 3. Security Fixes – 0
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes – 0
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) -0
  • 7. Safari – 26.3.1
  • 6. Full installer & IPSW – Both Released
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status =

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

Metallibsupport Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

Full Apple Update Release list

Update List 💻📲 ✅

  • macOS Tahoe 26.3.1 (25D2128)
  • iOS 26.3.1 (23D8133)
  • iPadOS 26.3.1 (23D8133)
  • iOS 18.7.6 (22H320)
  • Studio Display Firmware 26.3 (23D8128)
  • Safari – none for Sequoia or Sonoma
  • Xcode – Xcode 26.3
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26.3 Command Line Tools

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
  • 14. macOS Tahoe Developer Release Notes

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macOS Tahoe 26.3 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.3 (25D125) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 02/12/26

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

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

macOS Tahoe Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. Public Documented New Features – None listed by Apple
  • 2. Public Documented Bug Fixes – “Bug Fixes” listed who knows
  • 3. Developer Documented Fixes – 1
  • 3. Security Fixes – 55 CVE’s addressed
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes – 3
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 7. Safari – 26.3 (21623.2.7.11.6)
  • 6. Full installer & IPSW – Both full installer and IPSW released for 26.3
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.3 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status = in progress

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

Metallibsupport Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

Full Apple Update Release list

Update List 💻📲 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.3 (25D125)
  • Sequoia 15.7.4 (24G517)
  • Sonoma 14.8.4 (23J319)
  • iOS & iPadOS 26.3 (23D127)
  • iOS & iPadOS 18.7.5 (22H311)
  • homePodOS 26.3 (23K620)
  • tvOS 26.3 (23K620)
  • watchOS 26.3 (23S620)
  • visionOS 26.3 (23N620)
  • Safari – 26.3
  • Xcode – Xcode 26.2 still old version
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26.2 Command Line Tools

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
  • 14. macOS Tahoe Developer Release Notes

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macOS Tahoe 26.2 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.2 (25C56) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 12/15/25

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

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

macOS Tahoe 26.2 Update Summary:

NOTE: The Beta RC release of 26.2 is the same as the Public release.

  • Edge Light video effect uses the Mac display to illuminate your face like a virtual ring light when you’re on a video call in low light
  • Podcasts – Automatically generated chapters make it easier to navigate more episodes
  • Games – Filters in the Games library let you find games by category, size, and more

The following Apple Support documents have been released:

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.2 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status = in progresss

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = Kernel Debug Kit 15.6 build 24G84 https://github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases

Metallibsupport Status: = MetallibSupportPkg-15.6.1-24G90 https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Tahoe Beta Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 3
  • 2. Bug Fixes – 5
  • 3. Security Fixes – 48 CVE’s addressed
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 3
  • 5. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 6. Full installer & IPSW – Both are now available!
  • 7. Safari – 26.2 Updated in Tahoe
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.2 (25C56)
  • Sequoia 15.7.3 (24G419)
  • Sonoma 14.8.3 (23J220)
  • Safari – 26.2
  • Xcode – Xcode 26.2
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26.2 Command Line Tools

Other 📲📺⌚️✅

  • iOS & iPadOS 26.2 (23C55)
  • iOS & iPadOS 18.7.3 (22H217)
  • homePodOS 26.2 (23K54)
  • watchOS 26.2 (23S303)
  • tvOS 26.2 (23K54)
  • visionOS 26.2 (23N301)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Tahoe 26.1 Update! Everything you need to know.

macOS Tahoe 26.1 (25B78) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 11/05/25

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

Apple just released the 2nd update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

In a surprise, we just got a late afternoon drop! Normally Apple will release the public releases on Monday at 12:00 CDT. But sometimes, like today, we get it mid afternoon drop.

NOTE: The build version changed from 26.1 RC (25B77) to (25B78). So if you were on the beta track, make sure you turn it off and then update to the latest public build.

macOS Tahoe 26.1 Update Patch Notes: This update adds a new tinted option for Liquid Glass along with other features, bug fixes and security updates for your Mac.

The following Apple Support documents have been released:

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.1 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

OCLP 2.4.1 Testing Status = 2013 Mac Pro (15.7.2) 2017 MacBook Pro 15″ (15.7.2) 2011 17″ MacBook Pro (15.7.2) 2011 17″ MacBook Pro (14.8.2) 2014 11″ MacBook Air (14.8.2)

Kernel Debug Kit (KDK) Status: = Kernel Debug Kit 15.6 build 24G84 https://github.com/dortania/KdkSupportPkg/releases

Metallibsupport Status: = MetallibSupportPkg-15.6.1-24G90 https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Tahoe Beta Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 4
  • 2. Security Fixes – 75
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 3
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – 11
  • 5. Full installer & IPSW – Both are now available!
  • 6. Safari – 26.1 Updated in Tahoe
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.1 (25B78)
  • Sequoia 15.7.2 (24G325)
  • Sonoma 14.8.2 (23J126)
  • Safari – 26.1
  • Xcode – Xcode 26.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26.1 Command Line Tools

Other 📲📺⌚️✅

  • iOS & iPadOS 26.1 (23B85)
  • iOS & iPadOS 18.7.2 (22H124)
  • homePodOS 26.1 (23J582)
  • watchOS 26.1 (23S37)
  • tvOS 26.1 (23J582)
  • visionOS 26.1 (23N49)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 Update! Everything You Need to Know.

macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 (25A362) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 10/01/25

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

Apple just released the first update for macOS Tahoe to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new.

The following Apple Support documents have been released:

IMPORTANT NOTE! If you do not want your Mac to upgrade to macOS Tahoe, make sure you turn off “Download new updates when available” This is ESPECIALLY important for OCLP users You can still check for and install updates, but you do not want the update to auto download & stage!

IMPORTANT NOTE 2: Apple has upped the BuildVersion of the public release version of Tahoe from 25A353 to 25A354. So if you are on the beta track and on the RC version, you need to turn off beta updates and upgrade to the public release version.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

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

Metallibsupport.pkg Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Tahoe Beta Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements – 0
  • 2. Security Fixes – 1 CVE
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 2
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) – ?
  • 5. Full installer & IPSW – Both are now available!
  • 6. Safari – 26.0.1 Updated in Tahoe
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.0.1 (25A362)
  • Sequoia 15.7.1 (24G231)
  • Sonoma 14.8.1 (23J30)
  • Safari – 26.0.1
  • Xcode – Xcode 26
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26 Command Line Tools

Other 📲📺⌚️✅

  • iOS & iPadOS 26.0.1 (23A355)
  • iOS & iPadOS 18.7.1 (22H31)
  • homePodOS 26.0.1 (23J362)
  • watchOS 26.0.2 (23R362)
  • watchOS 26.0.2 (23R8362)Apple Watch Ultra 3 Only
  • tvOS 26.0.1 (23J362)
  • visionOS 26.0.1 (23M341)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Tahoe 26.0 IS HERE! Everything You Need to Know

macOS Tahoe 26.0 (25A354) is now Available For All Users!

UPDATED: 9/22/25

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

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

Apple has also released Safari 26.0 for macOS Sequoia and macOS Sonoma as standalone updates. Safari 26.0 is included in macOS Tahoe 26.0.

The following Apple Support documents have been released:

UPDATE 1:48PM: Apple is staggering the Tahoe upgrade. The update was at first, only showing up for Intel Mac users. But now is starting to show up on all Apple Silicon Macs. Also don’t forget to turn off the beta track if you were on it before!

IMPORTANT NOTE! If you do not want your Mac to upgrade to macOS Tahoe, make sure you turn off “Download new updates when available” This is ESPECIALLY important for OCLP users You can still check for and install updates, but you do not want the update to auto download & stage!

IMPORTANT NOTE 2: Apple has upped the BuildVersion of the public release version of Tahoe from 25A353 to 25A354. So if you are on the beta track and on the RC version, you need to turn off beta updates and upgrade to the public release version.

Apple has released the main patch notes for what shows up in the update window.

macOS Tahoe introduces a stunning new design and Apple Intelligence features, along with delightful ways to work across your devices and boost your productivity.

Design The new design, featuring Liquid Glass, gives Mac a fresh new look thatÆs more expressive and delightful yet instantly familiar.

Apple Intelligence Unlock new ways to communicate across languages with Live Translation, tap into new intelligent actions in Shortcuts, combine favorite emoji together with Genmoji, and explore more options as you create images in Image Playground.

Continuity Get even more ways to work seamlessly across devices with the all-new Phone app and Live Activities on Mac.

Productivity Discover new features for Spotlight, Shortcuts, and Messages to enhance your productivity and how you communicate on Mac.

OpenCore Legacy Patcher for Unsupported Macs

OCLP 2.4.1 & macOS Tahoe 26 : DO NOT INSTALL! NOT COMPATIBLE YET. This release is in full testing and it is not recommended that you attempt to install it yet.!

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

Metallibsupport.pkg Status: = https://github.com/dortania/MetallibSupportPkg/releases

macOS Tahoe Beta Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features/Improvements –
  • 2. Security Fixes – 77 CVE’s
  • 3. Enterprise Changes –
  • 4. Safari Security (Webkit) –
  • 5. Full installer & IPSW – Both are now available!
  • 6. Safari – 26.0
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – NOT COMPATIBLE!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Tahoe 26.0 (25A354)
  • Sequoia 15.7 (24G222)
  • Sonoma 14.8 (23J21)
  • Safari – 26.0
  • Xcode – Xcode 26
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Xcode 26 Command Line Tools

Other 📲📺⌚️✅

  • iOS/iPadOS 26 (23A341)
  • iOS/iPadOS 18.7 (22H20)
  • iOS/iPadOS 16.7.12 (20H364)
  • iOS/iPadOS 15.8.5 (19H394)
  • watchOS 26 (23R352)
  • homePodOS 26 (23J353)
  • tvOS 26 (23J353)
  • visionOS 26 (23M336)

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Table of Contents

  • 1. macOS Tahoe Apple Links
  • 2. macOS Tahoe Release History
  • 3. macOS Tahoe Full Installer.app
  • 4. Apple Silicon macOS Tahoe IPSW Restore file Database
  • 5. macOS Tahoe 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 Tahoe
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Tahoe
  • 13. macOS Tahoe Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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