MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 7 Available for Testing
The 7th beta version of macOS Sequoia 15 has been released for testing to those in the developer beta testing program. The same build is available to public beta testers as public beta 5.
Additionally, iOS 18 beta 7, iPadOS 18 beta 7, watchOS 11 beta 7, tvOS 18 beta 7, and visionOS 2 beta 7, are also available.
How to Download & Install MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 7
Before performing any system software update, be sure you backup your Mac with Time Machine.
- From the Apple menu in the top left corner, select “System Settings”
- Go to “General”, and choose “Software Update”
- Select “Update Now” to download and install MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 7
MacOS Sequoia includes a variety of new features for Mac users, with perhaps the best new feature being iPhone Mirroring that allows for control of iPhone from a Mac (the iPhone must also be running iOS 18 or later). There are also new wallpapers and screen savers, improvements to window tiling, a dedicated Passwords app, Apple Intelligence AI features, improvements to the standard application suite like Safari and Photos, new features in Notes app, and more.
Any user can install macOS Seqouia developer beta right now simply by enrolling their Apple ID account in the beta program.
Apple has said the final version of macOS Sequoia will be released this fall.
Direct Download for macOS Sequoia 15 Beta 7 Installer & IPSW File
IPSW files for Sequoia can be useful for restoring an Apple Silicon Mac, or as perhaps more commonly used, for setting up virtual machines. There’s also a full package installer available as well:
With the 7th beta being released, and rumors that iOS 18 beta 7 is the final beta version of iOS 18.0 for iPhone, it’s conceivable that we’re nearing the end of the macOS Sequoia 15.0 beta development cycle as well.
Had an issue with booting off a Beta 7 installer flash drive, a message wanting to update the system before installation. During this update a message pops up saying update failed. Using the “Software Update” option went perfectly.