Current major bugs in Mavericks?

[DBCampbell2]

The dns service does not refresh/restart when waking from sleep or when connecting to another wifi station/ssid ie. Accessing local servers/devices by their assigned dns name via a browser or terminal after automatically reconnecting to a previously registered ssid/network but coming from another ssid/network (home/workplace scenario) would result in a timeout / name not found error.

The workaround to this bug would be to manually power off/on the internal wifi card. The command dscacheutil -flushcache does absolutely nothing!

I can verify this mis-behavior as well, and it also applies to non-wifi connections. Moving between hard-wired connections will not refresh the cached DNS information for the new network. Only a disconnect/reconnect of the primary network interface seems to resolve the problem. The BIND-based utilities (nslookup, dig, etc.) work OK, but services which use mDNSresponder continue to reference an out-of-date name resolution table.

 

[Uln4321]

About ever minute in full screen with safari it automatically switches to the desktop even if I'm not touching the trackpad. Really annoying. Has anyone else had this problem or know any fixes?

Edit: Fixed by closing all of the apps from my menu bar. Not sure which one it is but I don't have too many

 

[hallux]

About ever minute in full screen with safari it automatically switches to the desktop even if I'm not touching the trackpad. Really annoying. Has anyone else had this problem or know any fixes?

Edit: Fixed by closing all of the apps from my menu bar. Not sure which one it is but I don't have too many

It was Google Drive, and once you re-open it it will have applied a fix from Google to resolve the issue.

 

[TrashCanBin]

If you create a sharing only account it dissapears from Users&Groups and you can't delete it it. Bug confirmed by Apple.

 

[Djilz]

screen problem

I noticed some lines the screen of my macbook pro mid 2011 since I upgraded to Mavericks. Rebooting solves the problem but it returns every 2 days..
Anyone knows how to solve it? The lines are also under the windows I open and follow the windows when I move them..

 

[ls1dreams]

For previous major releases of OSX, how many dot releases did it take to make them relatively stable?

For example,

10.7.0 = base OSX
10.7.1 = first update, probably much better
10.7.2 = better
10.7.3 = probably moving onto smaller bugs at this point?

Basically I'm deciding when to upgrade to Mavericks. I'm pretty set on waiting for at least 10.9.1, but am considering waiting until 10.9.2, since I suspect the first release will be mostly stuff that didn't quite make it into production internally before launch, but 10.9.2 would probably catch most of the user reported errors from going live.

 

[east85]

So far I've had the following issues on my MacBook 5,1:

1. Folders remain "calculating" size for eternity if you right click them and Get Info.

2. IMGUR locks up sometimes if I'm on Safari uploading an image from my computer.

3. Skype is set up to automatically download images to my desktop. When the image completes the .part file vanishes which is normal. However if I move the image to another folder or delete it after it is received the .part file reappears on my desktop. I then have to delete the .part file.

4. Fresh install hangs for about 20 minutes on "1 minute remaining" during the initial setup process.

5. Split second beach balls. These do not actually impact speed or hang me up at all, they just weirdly appear out of nowhere. I'm guessing it has to do with memory compression.

I plan to back up everything important and do a clean install of 10.9.1 when it comes out. I plan to clean install every revision until I feel there's no bugs left that actually bug me.. for lack of a better term.

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I noticed some lines the screen of my macbook pro mid 2011 since I upgraded to Mavericks. Rebooting solves the problem but it returns every 2 days..
Anyone knows how to solve it? The lines are also under the windows I open and follow the windows when I move them..

Looks like a fried GPU. I'd dual boot Mountain Lion or boot camp Windows and see if this persists just to make sure it's software...

 

[mikkelnl]

I noticed some lines the screen of my macbook pro mid 2011 since I upgraded to Mavericks. Rebooting solves the problem but it returns every 2 days..
Anyone knows how to solve it? The lines are also under the windows I open and follow the windows when I move them..

Join the club

Check: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4766577

 

[Querky]

I noticed some lines the screen of my macbook pro mid 2011 since I upgraded to Mavericks. Rebooting solves the problem but it returns every 2 days..
Anyone knows how to solve it? The lines are also under the windows I open and follow the windows when I move them..

Hello, I too have the same problems with a MBP 15 "i7 mid 2010. But if I remove the option to automatically switch the video card everything is resolved. Therefore seems to be a problem with the integrated Intel. I sincerely hope it's a problem of incompatible drivers ...

 

[jonasdamn]

Voiceover kit for iPod cant be downloaded via iTunes on mavericks. No problem via windows or mountain lion

 

[bengts]

Suunto Ambit watch does not work correctly w mavericks?

My Suunto Ambit paired with Garmin cadence sensor on my bicycle stopped recording GPS speed after upgrading to OS 10.9 and Safari 7.0 It is really ??? but only differece between when working and when not is the mac OS upgrade. aka no change to anything hardware or software on Suunto or Garmin.

if not paired with Garmin cadence sensor GPS speed works
and paired with Garmin Cadence sensor the cadence works.

 

[RichG]

Hangs when re-logging in from screensaver

I have set my MBP screen to switch off when the mouse pointer goes to the top left corner. The mac will freeze if I wake from this state, enter my password, and press 'return'. This seems to happen if a notification (e.g. new mail) has been displayed whilst the screen is blank. Once or twice the mouse pointer has also frozen when this occurs. After a restart, DiskFailure reports a journal replay has been performed, suggesting some sort of disk corruption needed to be fixed. This never happened with Mountain Lion.

Early 2011 MBP; 16GB 1333MHz DDR3; OS X 10.9; 512GB Samsung 830 SSD.

 

[ktc]

iCal having issues connecting to Google caldev

Not sure how many times this has been discussed here, but I definitely see this on the Google forums -- my Mavericks Calendar can sync w/ my google calendar, but every few seconds it pops up:

The URL https://calendar.google.com/calendar/dav/<<my email address>>@gmail.com/user/ encountered HTTP error 404. Make sure the URL is correct.

It syncs, and I tried to delete and remake this account, but for some reason this keeps popping up. And it doesn't have the same error for a 2nd gmail calendar which is also part of the calendar, strange.

Any hints/thoughts? Anyone hear if this is something which they are addressing on a future patch?

 

[dusk007]

Does anybody else have the issue with Flash full screen on an external monitor??
I really like that the screens are now independent but the menu bar on the external one is really buggy. It doesn't go out of the way too often. Flash youtube in full screen on the 1080p display are shrunk for just the size of the menu bar. The menu bar goes out of the way but the video size isn't adjusted. While the video goes all the way to the top there is a black bar (as thick as the menu bar) on the bottom and on the sides. Obviously the video is scaled and not 1:1 pixels for 1080p material. It is quite annoying.
Only a problem in Chrome. Safari seems fine but I cannot stand Safari for usability reasons.


Some other apps if set to full screen mode also experience similar problems. Initially they go into true full screen mode. But sometimes when I do stuff on the same monitor different space, it ends up messing up the full screen apps. Spotify then gets pushed down for the height of the menu bar but that menu bar also disappears again which leaves an odd grey empty space on top. It is very weird.

I also had the issue that when Pathfinder (an older version) was active Mission Control stopped working. The Windows with the minimized desktops on top and the big exposé like one on bottom with grey space all around gets messed up. The minized desktops disappear. They are still clickable but not visible. There is also no grey space the background picture is everywhere instead. Very odd bug. Because why would an app like pathfinder mess with Mission control in such a way that the GUI completely breaks down.

 

[The Guv]

I have the network problems in Mavericks as well.

My first update of a 2 week old 10.8.5 install went fine, then started to randomly drop wifi connection - not picking up other networks - or going to the exclamation mark. I then went to ethernet which worked fine.

Then, about a week ago wifi was better but ethernet won't work - on DHCP it keeps setting it's own IP address.

I've just put a fresh, clean install of 10.9 and same thing, wifi is ok 90% of the time while ethernet won't get an IP or see the router. Screenshot attached (I've tried with only one network active).

I've tried a manual address, full DHCP, DHCP with manual address, changing IPv6 to "link-local only" and multiple locations including the deletion of the current ethernet network. No luck!

 

[Bitgod]

For previous major releases of OSX, how many dot releases did it take to make them relatively stable?

For example,

10.7.0 = base OSX
10.7.1 = first update, probably much better
10.7.2 = better
10.7.3 = probably moving onto smaller bugs at this point?

Basically I'm deciding when to upgrade to Mavericks. I'm pretty set on waiting for at least 10.9.1, but am considering waiting until 10.9.2, since I suspect the first release will be mostly stuff that didn't quite make it into production internally before launch, but 10.9.2 would probably catch most of the user reported errors from going live.

My rule of thumb is the .3 is when things are pretty ironed out. If you can't wait that long, I'd say wait for .2. Supposedly both .1 and .2 are being tested out now, .1 should be pretty soon I'd expect, and maybe .2 before the end of the year?

I wish I'd followed my own advise, but I love new things. Unfortunately Mavs has a graphics issue on my Mac Mini 2010, did a clean install and issue is still there. Made a new partition and installed 10.7.5, that's not having the issue. So I'm using Lion for the moment. (was using 10.6.8 previously)

 

[miscend]

I noticed some lines the screen of my macbook pro mid 2011 since I upgraded to Mavericks. Rebooting solves the problem but it returns every 2 days..
Anyone knows how to solve it? The lines are also under the windows I open and follow the windows when I move them..

Your GPU is about to die

 

[estockme]

Your GPU is about to die

i have had this too while connecting my MBA to a tv via thundebolt port/hdmi adapter. i figured it was just standard computer struggling with resolution issues, especially since it usually happened while connected and waking from sleep while turning the tv on-very typical with more flexible windows/linux systems and a bug that should improve with time.

or maybe my gpu is dying too...

 

[iwatts]

Garmin Communicator Plugin isn't working with Safari. It says it needs to be installed. However it will work with Chrome.

I get the opposite - it works in Safari and Firefox but not Chrome. Have reported to Garmin but they say since Maverick it seems hit and miss which browsers will work.

 

[Julien]

I get the opposite - it works in Safari and Firefox but not Chrome. Have reported to Garmin but they say since Maverick it seems hit and miss which browsers will work.

This was an early Beta bug and was fixed by about DP4. I haven't tried Chrome but could test this evening if you want. Of course this will do little to help you.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

I took vlc player to full screen and my mac shut down 3 times in a few min!

 

[ahpiang007]

anyone having subtites cutoff issues in iTunes? Having the exact same problem as this person: https://discussions.apple.com/message/23475772#23475772

 

[satcomer]

I've tried a manual address, full DHCP, DHCP with manual address, changing IPv6 to "link-local only" and multiple locations including the deletion of the current ethernet network. No luck!

Then some users have reported to different fixes for that.

1. Plug and wait a second or two them plug that Ethernet cable back in.

2. If your router is at least 2 years old. Older routers can't handle IPv6. So on your Mac go to System Preferences->Network, 'Advanced' button, and in the TCP/IP section's 'Configure IPv6' toggle bar and change it to "Link-local Only".

Goog Luck.

 

[latestmonkey]

has anyone mentioned the Finder bug where you delete something and the file goes to the trash but when scrolling through cover view, it is always one file off?

 

[Lintott]

Updates available pop-up

No a bug, just really poor software design.

Whenever an app store update is available I get a pop-up saying

"Updates available" with two choices

Install
Later (with the following dropdown options)
- Try in an hour
- Try tonight
- Remind me tomorrow

Issue no 1: No info or link to info regarding what updates the install is concerning. I regularly disregard updates, especially these days when apple updates are not tested enough before releasing.

Issue no 2: I do not get the option to disregard the install forever, which means I will have to get the reminder every day until I do the install. This does not only concern apple software but also updates to 3rd party apps like e.g. Wunderlist. Very irritating to be bullied into doing upgrades when having good reasons for not doing an upgrade.

I must say all these issues with Mavericks and ios7 in addition to privacy concerns with the apple suite of products has pushed me from being a enthusiastic apple fan to being a very disappointed and skeptical user.