Apple releases second GM of macOS Sierra days before official launch
In an unusual move, Apple on Thursday released a second gold master of macOS Sierra to developers, even though the final release of the OS is just five days away.
The new GM build is 16A323, versus the first's 16A320 designation. The latter was released eight days ago alongside GMs for iOS 10, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10, all three of which are now officially available.
Typically software creators release just a single GM, as it's meant to represent finished code. In some cases, though, Apple and other companies may spot bugs at the last minute that are critical enough to correct as soon as possible.
Sierra will be a free upgrade for Mac owners, and introduce Siri and Apple Pay to the platform for the first time. The OS will contain a number of other features as well, such as an enhanced Photos app, a Universal Clipboard, and deeper iCloud Drive integration into the file system.
The new GM build is 16A323, versus the first's 16A320 designation. The latter was released eight days ago alongside GMs for iOS 10, watchOS 3, and tvOS 10, all three of which are now officially available.
Typically software creators release just a single GM, as it's meant to represent finished code. In some cases, though, Apple and other companies may spot bugs at the last minute that are critical enough to correct as soon as possible.
Sierra will be a free upgrade for Mac owners, and introduce Siri and Apple Pay to the platform for the first time. The OS will contain a number of other features as well, such as an enhanced Photos app, a Universal Clipboard, and deeper iCloud Drive integration into the file system.
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I tried but code by clicking the link and it didn't populate and second time I tried code it said code used. Hot corners is broken for me.
I also go my 7+ Case today. Sadly the phone is expected till October. :-(
2) When in down go to » About this Mac to check the build number. It should be 16A323 with this new update.
PS: Let's keep in mind these are beta releases when talking about what a software developer should do. We all agreed to risks when decided to use our primary machines with beta releases.
If if you run the updated installer it bricks your previously upgraded Mac. Fucking clowns.
As usual, ignore these fannies, check out a proper Mac user website instead before upgrading. You will have far fewer issues than listening to a bunch of half assed IT cowboys on this forum.
2) I found the answer to the problem everyone was having at the forums on developer.apple.com, so if that's not a proper website, then what is?
Issues can happen and sometimes will happen.
I'm sorry your'e having issues but this is developer beta on what are obviously production machines. Did you do a backup and verify the disk before upgrading? I always do, and about 50% of the time with betas I have to fix the file system. Not sure if that makes a difference, but I do it anyway, just to be safe.
dontcha luv SSD storage