Apple Releases macOS Tahoe 26.5.2

[Devnul0]

Whatever happened to Rapid Security Responses, which now appear to be named Background Security Improvements? Are they still a thing?

 

[963852741]

Update. Probably end up 2-1 or 3-1 (already tied now as I type this)

I'm rooting for Japan.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm rooting for Japan.

Same!

 

[turbineseaplane]

@963852741

Ouch
Valiant effort

 

[963852741]

@963852741

Ouch
Valiant effort

Yeah unfortunate, but good game nonetheless. Cheers.

 

[DENIS O KEEFFE]

its always very highly important to keep your macOS software updated with the very latest security, its the most important and essential feature to keep updated

 

[tywebb13]

full installer and ipsw:

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/63/03/140-36226-A_WUCZCLWK7K/1elqm2ix9y06je9fgy9rdqed1jod0jgxoe/InstallAssistant.pkg

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2026SpringFCS/fullrestores/140-24263/B95838F0-6815-4F0B-A039-156526C081AD/UniversalMac_26.5.2_25F84_Restore.ipsw

 

[centauratlas]

Details are available now. https://support.apple.com/en-us/127595

And there are quite a few issues fixed - if you don't want to look yourself.

 

[heronstalker]

i wish i could just go macos27 beta but am afraid im gonna screw something up, macos26 feels pretty poor compared to Sequoia.

You can install the Golden Gate beta on a separate APFS volume and not have it affect the current installation of the OS. If you don't like Golden Gate beta you can nuke it in disk utility and reclaim your disk space.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Bill Gates is going to sue them if they don’t start doing these on Patch Tuesday(TM)!

 

[DocMultimedia]

I have two computers updating at the moment. Both got stuck at the "About five minutes remaining" for the past 25 minutes. I'll let them keep having fun doing their thing.

 

[B4U]

Still hold on 15.7.7 💪🤓

Same here.
Meanwhile, they have a second 15.7.8 RC released the other day. But nothing else.

 

[boswald]

I have two computers updating at the moment. Both got stuck at the "About five minutes remaining" for the past 25 minutes. I'll let them keep having fun doing their thing.

That's what I'd do: walk away and do something else. The longer you watch it sit there the more paranoid you get!

 

[TooMuchPhone]

I have already updated and I dub this release "Tahoe - Courage Edition".

 

[jphall]

Back in the days, I remember downloading the combo updater and ran it on top of the 'new' version just for reinsurance.

I appreciated the former combo updater. The combo was my favorite way to upgrade all the family’s Mac computers, most of which handle audio or video projects.

Now I rely on the Mist app to download the full installer and build a USB installer. With fast internet, the 18GB file downloads in minutes, and Mist transfers it to my Ultra Dual USB thumb drive quickly.

Since I oversee updates for at least six computers at home, this method seems reasonable—typically booting in Safe mode for installation.

 

[nt5672]

i wish i could just go macos27 beta but am afraid im gonna screw something up, macos26 feels pretty poor compared to Sequoia.

A decade ago, no problem. Today, nope. We wait for 27.4 at least.

 

[boswald]

Bring on GG, Apple! So excited for it!

 

[BBQINMAY]

Sending SMS still does not work. Good job Apple 🤡

 

[Icelus]

There is a firmware update for Apple silicon Macs to mBoot 18000.121.3.

The following bundled apps have been updated:

• Messages, a small build increment
• Passwords, to version 2.5.2
• Photos, a small build increment
• Safari, to version 26.5.2 (21624.2.5.11.8).

Changes in /System/Library include:

• kernel extensions updated include AppleAVD and IOGPUFamily
• APFS to version 2811.121.1
• Frameworks updated include CoreFoundation, CoreMedia, CoreText, Foundation, ImageIO, MediaExtension, MediaToolbox, Photos, PhotosUI, VideoToolbox
• many Private Frameworks have minor build increments, including most Photos*
• CoreMedia.mdimporter has a build increment.

Apple has just released macOS 26.5.2 Tahoe

Apple has just released the update to bring macOS Tahoe to version 26.5.2, but there are currently no concurrent security updates for Sonoma or Sequoia. Its download size on an Apple silicon Mac is…

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[winterwolf]

Still hold on 15.7.7 💪🤓

Same here, at least until performance is matched

 

[Sami13496]

is this still free or another 200 bucks ?

just asking for a friend before downloading ..

these days, you never know ..

Yeah…
When you look at the kind of garbage Apple is serving us (like Liquid Ass) they should be paying us to use their interface, not the other way around.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Details are available now. https://support.apple.com/en-us/127595

Dang that was fast. And a lot of fixes for late cycle.

 

[dumiku]

i wish i could just go macos27 beta but am afraid im gonna screw something up, macos26 feels pretty poor compared to Sequoia.

I on macOS 27 beta 2 and it working pretty flawless and feels better than macOS 26, you check the working and not working post first if there are software that you relied on, Little snitch does work except for the beta but you can replace it with Lulu in the mean time, it kind of work. All my day to day and work software work just fine.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

I appreciated the former combo updater. The combo was my favorite way to upgrade all the family’s Mac computers, most of which handle audio or video projects.

Now I rely on the Mist app to download the full installer and build a USB installer. With fast internet, the 18GB file downloads in minutes, and Mist transfers it to my Ultra Dual USB thumb drive quickly.

Since I oversee updates for at least six computers at home, this method seems reasonable—typically booting in Safe mode for installation.

You may want to look at using one of your Macs as a cache server (system setting) that way you can download once and all your other Macs will use your cache server to update.

 

[jphall]

You may want to look at using one of your Macs as a cache server (system setting) that way you can download once and all your other Macs will use your cache server to update.

Thanks for the info. I have been doing that for years, but imagine there are folks who do not know about it.

I have a Mac Studio "server" set it up for Content Cacheing to an HDD, but with my 3Gb symmetrical internet I can't tell if it's working as the HDD is probably the bottleneck. lol I have just moved Cacheing to a connected SSD to speed up the LAN traffic of the Content.

With my old 30Mbps internet it was obvious that the Cacheing worked and was awesome to use for quick downloads of apps, iCloud files and photos, and OS updates.

I prefer to take a few minutes and use the full installers for macOS updates. I enjoy the ritual of updating and with these methods and have never had an update fail. The Mist app has automated the process of finding the download link and copying it to the USB drive. I always carry the current updater USB when I travel.

I do occasionally use System Settings Software updater (less than 3GB for today's updater), and appreciate knowing the Cacheing is storing it for me.