As WWDC26 is right around the corner, macOS Tahoe 26 is entering what is known as "Bug Fix Mode" or "Maintenance Mode" where only bug fixes and security updates will be released for the software. Instead of doing a post for every single build that comes out, I decided to consolidate them into one post since most beta testers will be on macOS 27, but I wanted to continue to show love for macOS Tahoe 26.
Latest Pre-release ― 26.6 Beta 1
Release Date ― 26 May 2026
Build Number ― 25G5028f
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― Pending
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending
Latest Public Release ― Pending
Release Date ― Pending
Build Number ― Pending
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― Pending
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― Pending
New Features & Changes (Found something new? Please press "Edit" on the bottom of this post and add it here)
Resolved Issues
New Issues (If you are encountering any issues, please press "Edit" on the bottom of this post and add it here)
Remaining Issues
Untested Issues
- When filling your screen with the App Store, the title of the View may be wider than expected
- On non notched devices, the volume indicator may have excessive padding in full screen (Present since 26.2 Beta 3)
- 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
Additional Notes
- Updates might not show up in Settings as soon as it releases if you have Rosetta 2 installed. This is due to Apple not releasing Rosetta at the same time as macOS Tahoe Betas. Please wait up to an hour before you will be able to update.
- If you are encountering a memory management issue (eg. a Memory Leak), please provide what app/process it is coming from (Using Activity Monitor) and what you were doing in that app.
- macOS 26 Tahoe will be installed via a Delta Update in System Settings. Please be aware about this, as the update won’t install with an installer.
- macOS 26 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 26, including bugs should be discussed in this thread.
- MacBook Air: M1, M2, M3, M4, M5
- MacBook Pro: 2019 (16 Inch only), Intel 2020 (4 thunderbolt port only), M1/M1 Pro/M1 Max, M2/M2 Pro/M2 Max, M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max, M4/M4 Pro/M4 Max, M5/M5 Pro/M5 Max
- MacBook Neo: A18 Pro
- Mac mini: M1, M2/M2 Pro, M4/M4 Pro
- iMac: 5K 2020, M1, M3, M4
- Mac Pro: 2019, M2 Ultra
- Mac Studio: M1 Max/Ultra, M2 Max/Ultra, M3 Ultra, M4 Max
- macOS Tahoe 26.5 Release Notes
- macOS Tahoe Overview
- Apple Security Updates
- Become an Apple Beta Tester
- Full Installer (Beta) (Direct Download) (Pending)
- Full Installer (Public Release) (Direct Download) (Pending)
