[Pre Release] macOS Tahoe 26.2

[Anto65]

macOS Tahoe 26.2 (25C5031i)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

Edited November 6, 2025 by Anto65

[ichelash]

We go again...

 

 

[strangeron]

👍

No problem with WEG 1.7.1d7.

 

Edited November 6, 2025 by strangeron

[ichelash]

50 minutes ago, ichelash said:

We go again...

 

 

🫡

[deeveedee]

That was too easy - makes me wonder if there are really any updates for Intel Macs.  I tried an incremental OTA update with BluetoolFixup.kext enabled, but the update failed.  Disabling BluetoolFixup.kext allowed the incremental OTA update to complete without issues.  Audio continues to work well with VoodooHDA.kext 3.0.3 (SIP csr-active-config = <01000000>). Intel Wi-Fi continues to work well with OpenWireless itlwm / Heliport.

 

Edited November 6, 2025 by deeveedee

[kaoskinkae]

I don't know if it's just me, but there's a serious error with the AppleHDA patch. It's deleting Mac applications in NEW: I'm sending photos of the patch and restoration.

Kernel Debug Kit 26.1 build 25B5062e 

We'll have to wait for kdk 26.2

 

 

Edited November 6, 2025 by kaoskinkae

[Oyecomova]

Just now, deeveedee said:

That was too easy - makes me wonder if there are really any updates for Intel Macs.  I tried an incremental OTA update with BluetoolFixup.kext enabled, but the update failed.  Disabling BluetoolFixup.kext allowed the incremental OTA update to complete without issues.  Audio continues to work well with VoodooHDA.kext 3.0.3 (SIP csr-active-config = <01000000>).

 

VoodooHDA.kext 3.0.3 sound only works via USB
HDMI and 7.1CH (Green+Orange+Black+Grey Rear) do not work

[deeveedee]

@Oyecomova You may want to post VoodooHDA request for help in the VoodooHDA thread.  HDMI is known and the 7.1CH depends on the codec.  I'm not a VoodooHDA expert, but there are others who can help.

[Mirone]

1 hour ago, kaoskinkae said:

I don't know if it's just me, but there's a serious error with the AppleHDA patch. It's deleting Mac applications in NEW: I'm sending photos of the patch and restoration.

Kernel Debug Kit 26.1 build 25B5062e 

We'll have to wait for kdk 26.2

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

I can confirm that MyKextInstaller doesn’t access the Applications folder at all. What’s likely happening is that you probably used an incorrect version of the KDK.

[kgp]

11 hours ago, Mirone said:

I can confirm that MyKextInstaller doesn’t access the Applications folder at all. What’s likely happening is that you probably used an incorrect version of the KDK.

 

I am neither a developer nor an expert in AppleHDA patching, so please forgive me for my rather innocent statement or question.
From my basic understanding, there is a major difference between MyKextInstaller and OCLP-Mod. While MyKextInstaller requires the manual installation of the correct KDK for each user on their respective system (which is prone to errors), OCLP-Mod automatically downloads the correct KDK (without installing it on the system) and processes it internally somehow. Maybe @laobamac_yyds could provide further details in this regard. I’m completely fine with OCLP-Mod anyway and I never witnessed any disappearance of macOS Apps after my OTA Updates of Tahoe.

 

Regarding the frequent minor macOS beta updates, I personally prefer to stay with a more stable and secure release whenever possible and thus avoid updating my system every week. There are usually very few changes in these small macOS beta versions anyway, so I’m perfectly happy just reading about everyone’s success each week.. 😉

Edited November 7, 2025 by KGP-iMacPro

[Oyecomova]

3 hours ago, kaoskinkae said:

I don't know if it's just me, but there's a serious error with the AppleHDA patch. It's deleting Mac applications in NEW: I'm sending photos of the patch and restoration.

Kernel Debug Kit 26.1 build 25B5062e 

We'll have to wait for kdk 26.2

 

 

version 26.2_25C5031i is now available

[deeveedee]

I'm definitely not an expert and I'm far from innocent, but I was thinking the same thing.  Sounds like a good conversation for the myKextInstaller thread.

[pico joe]

 

Done 

[kaoskinkae]

8 hours ago, Oyecomova said:

Version 26.2_25C5031i is now available.

Thanks, when I saw the error and tried a second time (my mistake for not checking, I always have to double-check everything), I verified that it was for version 26.1, not for the new one that just came out.

Edited November 7, 2025 by kaoskinkae

[kaoskinkae]

After the mistake of not checking, I installed the corresponding KDK 26.2 and everything worked perfectly on my NEW: computer.

 

 

 

[pico joe]

1 hour ago, eSaF said:

@pico joe - Bro in your posted pic above, is my assumption correct that your machine is a 2025 model (SmBIOS) according to the year shown?

Or maybe it is just a cosmetic display by the App you used. I'm just curious that's all. 

You mean this pharse Xtabout :  09.07.2025 if yes, it means date compiling the application    

[MaLd0n]

16 hours ago, strangeron said:

No problem with WEG 1.7.1d7.

I have K.P with this version some times. I'm using Carnations Botánica version and 0 problems. WhateverGreen.kext.zip

[strangeron]

Thanks. @MaLd0n I tried it. Ventura and Sequoia have no issues. Tahoe has pink lines and a black screen.

[kgp]

10 minutes ago, strangeron said:

Thanks. @MaLd0n I tried it. Ventura and Sequoia have no issues. Tahoe has pink lines and a black screen.

 

use boot arg agdpmod=pikera

[strangeron]

31 minutes ago, KGP-iMacPro said:

use boot arg agdpmod=pikera

Thanks. Is it necessary for Rx 590? I am using WEG 1.7.1d7 version without any problems.

[kgp]

40 minutes ago, strangeron said:

Thanks. Is it necessary for Rx 590? I am using WEG 1.7.1d7 version without any problems.

 

No idea.. just thought you could try to use it to see if it helps.  I am using WEG 1.7.1d7 also without any problems, but I use boot arg agdpmod=pikera with WEG, Radeon VII and SMBIOS MacPro7,1. In fact with the latter SMBIOS, I don't need WEG at all. 

[Matgen84]

1 hour ago, strangeron said:

Thanks. Is it necessary for Rx 590? I am using WEG 1.7.1d7 version without any problems.

 

Hi @strangeron agdpmod=pikera tell to WEG to use patch: agdpmod property to external GPU -> Replaces board-id with board-ix

[laobamac_yyds]

2 hours ago, MaLd0n said:

I have K.P with this version some times. I'm using Carnations Botánica version and 0 problems. WhateverGreen.kext.zip

In fact, this version has disabled all AMD Support patches, which is problematic for many non Navi core graphics cards:（

 

For example, black screen and unavailable interface.

 

vit9696 has rejected this modification.

[strangeron]

32 minutes ago, Matgen84 said:

Replaces board-id with board-ix

Hi @Matgen84

I don't need to use agdpmod=pikera with WEG 1.7.1d7. Why do I need to revert to WEG 1.7.1 and use this command? What extra does it provide me?

[laobamac_yyds]

There was a similar situation before

It is highly likely that other Lilu plugins and WhateverGreen have conflicting loading times, and these Lilu plugins are not necessary and can be removed or replaced with more stable drivers.

 

If possible, could you provide a detailed KP report?