macOS 14.2.1 - Bug fixes, changes, and more

[iAppleOrchard]

⬅️ macOS 14.2.1​

Release Date ― December 19, 2023
Build Number ― 23C71
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 10151.61.4
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― 20.61.1.0.0 (BridgeOS: 21.16.2057.0.0,0)

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New Features & Changes
Resolved Issues
New Issues
Remaining Issues

• Timers do not have the EncoreInfinitum ringtones.
• Alarms may not play when your display is asleep for a long period of time (FB10086690)
  • Workaround: Make your display not fall asleep in Settings > Lock Screen > Turn display off on ____ when inactive. You can turn your brightness off.
  • Issue present since macOS 13.0

Untested Issues
Additional Notes

• Please know, Memory Management has always been an issue on any OS (not just Apple's). If you believe there is a Memory Leak, please go to the Apple Menu > Restart > Restart to fix it.
• When a new macOS release comes out, all issues automatically go to "Untested Issues" until they are moved by someone. Issues that stay in Untested for 3 releases (beta or smooth) will be removed from all future threads. When there is a new macOS release, please be sure to let us know about the issue's status by moving it to either "Remaining Issues" or "Resolved Issues"
• macOS 14 Sonoma will be installed via a Delta Update in System Settings. Please be aware about this and the update won’t install with an installer.
• macOS 14 is officially supported on the following devices. If your device is not listed below, it has unfortunately been dropped by Apple. Any efforts of trying to get your Mac running macOS 14, including bugs should be discussed in this thread.
  • MacBook Air: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M2
  • MacBook Pro: 2018, 2019, Intel 2020, M1, M1 Pro/Max, M2, M2 Pro/Max
  • Mac mini: 2018, M1, M2, M2 Pro
  • iMac: Pro 2017, 4K 2019, 5K 2019, 5K 2020, M1
  • Mac Pro: 2019, M2 Ultra
  • Mac Studio: M1 Max/Ultra, M2 Max/Ultra
• macOS Somona Preview
• macOS 14 Release Notes
• Apple Security Updates
• Become an Apple Beta Tester

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Feel free to add in any issues or new features that you have spotted in this release by clicking the "Edit" button below.

 

[iAppleOrchard]

My update notifier didnt tell me the build number.

If you have the build number, please edit the post.

Thanks!

 

[Bazza1]

So remember when Apple (and its users) used to make fun of Microsoft's monthly 'Patch Tuesday'?

 

[iAppleOrchard]

So remember when Apple (and its users) used to make fun of Microsoft's monthly 'Patch Tuesday'?

💀💀💀​

 

[SpecMode]

My update notifier didnt tell me the build number.

If you have the build number, please edit the post.

Thanks!

Already did (it was on the developer download site before it even showed up on my machine OTA).

 

[gank41]

Can anyone else test and see if you’re able to select a folder in the Photos app to randomly cycle thru your desktop wallpaper?

 

[flowrider]

This update (14.21.1) fixes the issue I first reported with the Beta 5 of 14.2 and I found corrected in 14.3 beta 1.

This was a post I made last Wednesday:

An issue for me, since beta 5, I can no longer import pics from my Canon camera in Adobe Bridge connected through USB. I can import fine using the Photos App❓

Lou

I just discovered that this issue was reported to Adobe:

View attachment 2324393

I can report that as of 14.3 Beta 1. the issue is now fixed👍🏻

Lou

 

[southerndoc]

I swear this file sharing bug is about to drive me insane. Still not fixed.

 

[gank41]

Can anyone else test and see if you’re able to select a folder in the Photos app to randomly cycle thru your desktop wallpaper?

Still not working. See Also FB13282770, opened on October 17, 2023.

 

[MBAir2010]

two things
1) the keyboard illumination is not working on my MacBook Air M1 (checked everything)
and on the bluetooth keyboard the operates the Mac mini m1.
2) and the apple logo is not visible after typing "shift+alt-op+k or anywhere previously typed.


is anyone else experiencing this snafu?

 

[gank41]

I'm having the same keyboard issue on my M1 MBP. Although that's been an issue for me all of Sonoma. I'm able to go back into Keyboard Settings and "fix" it, but after returning to my laptop again the keyboard backlight is off again.

 

[MBAir2010]

I'm having the same keyboard issue on my M1 MBP. Although that's been an issue for me all of Sonoma. I'm able to go back into Keyboard Settings and "fix" it, but after returning to my laptop again the keyboard backlight is off again.

me too and now I need to enter a password to log in after incactiity
how windows like, apple!

wow there are "millions", (well twenty) options in privacy and security
instead of the 3 im used to in MtLion-Monterey.

 

[MBAir2010]

I swear this file sharing bug is about to drive me insane. Still not fixed.

I might do something I did in 2013, switch back to an older version older OS via Time Machine.

 

[MBAir2010]

what I discovered was a restart made thing better again
that fixed 3 problems
hope this helped!

 

[gank41]

what I discovered was a restart made thing better again
that fixed 3 problems
hope this helped!

Restarts tend to fix a lot of things, until they happen again 😉

 

[GlenK]

My studio M1 Ultra is still dropping bluetooth devices randomly.

 

[MBAir2010]

Restarts tend to fix a lot of things, until they happen again 😉

I know, which is sad, my friend!

just trying to be positive
since we complain
then get complaints
for complaining here and there.

im sticking with Sonoma for now
and won't switch to linux, as someone advised....

 

[gank41]

im sticking with Sonoma for now
and won't switch to linux, as someone advised....

Ha! I totally just posted this, too 😆🤣🙃

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[MBAir2010]

Ha! I totally just posted this, too 😆🤣🙃

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I remember following Lina on the tweets in 2019 (I think) about the system of Macs
they have some smart and nice people there!

 

[ascender]

Is anyone else having issue with bluetooth lag? My trackpad and mouse are basically unusable unless I plug them in. Have tried a reboot to no avail.

 

[crescentmoon]

Is anyone else having issue with bluetooth lag? My trackpad and mouse are basically unusable unless I plug them in. Have tried a reboot to no avail.

I am ... noticed it with os 14.2 as well... it takes about 5 to 10 seconds for my mouse to respond....

 

[svish]

Safari cannot display Apple logo on typing/or typed using Shift+Option+K. It works everywhere else (works on Chrome, Pages)

 

[gank41]

Yes! Here's your post in Edge on macOS 14.2.1--



And then here's Safari--




That's pretty embarrassing if you ask me 🤦‍♂️

 

[MBAir2010]

Safari cannot display Apple logo on typing/or typed using Shift+Option+K. It works everywhere else (works on Chrome, Pages)

I know, that is bothersome since we did this in Jaguar, I think
since .2, I need to type by typing colon the word apple then a colon again.
seems to me a peon designer is trying to impress a senior designer in Cupertino and failed miserably.
hopefully in Sonoma point 3 will fix that.

 

[gank41]

Seems Apple Silicon is still having issues with "Legacy" Screensavers, specifically the .saver type of Screensavers. Not only does Apple want everyone to use their Apple TV Screensavers, but they're also demoting what is actually a Screensaver. BOOO