Installing Big Sur 11.2 Beta 2

[winna]

I'm installing Big Sur 11.2 Beta 2 as we speak......

 

[Ritsuka]

Just in time for beta 3 in a few hours

 

[winna]

Just in time for beta 3 in a few hours

Bring it on

 

[evere13tt]

anyone have an App Store link? having trouble downloading via software update

 

[winna]

anyone have an App Store link? having trouble downloading via software update

You can't just download it...

Apple Beta

beta.apple.com

 

[evere13tt]

You can't just download it...

Apple Beta

beta.apple.com

Never mind, got it.
softwareupdate -i -a worked

 

[pommephone]

You can't just download it...

Actually, you can after you've enrolled in the program. Once you're enrolled you can download BS from the App Store and it will download the beta version.

 

[flowrider]

This looks like the Golden Master to me:






You have to click on the Version to get the build #, the build # doesn't include an alpha, and Software Update does not list it as a beta.

Lou

 

[pommephone]

Other fixes are included in the release notes:

• External displays may show a black screen when connected to a Mac mini (M1, 2020) using an HDMI to DVI converter
• Edits to Apple ProRAW photos in the Photos app may not save
• iCloud Drive could turn off after disabling the iCloud Drive Desktop & Documents Folders option
• System Preferences may not unlock when entering your administrator password
• Globe key may not display the Emoji & Symbols pane when pressed

More here at appleinsider

 

[jdclifford]

This looks like the Golden Master to me:


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You have to click on the Version to get the build #, the build # doesn't include an alpha, and Software Update does not list it as a beta.

Lou

Apple now refers to these as Release Candidates "RC"

 

[pommephone]

I got mine!

 

[winna]

My screen went black AFTER I installed 11.2!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back to 11.1 and it's fine