How to Install MacOS Sequoia Beta

MacOS Sequoia 15 introduces a range of new features and improvements for Mac users, including iPhone Mirroring with drag and drop functionality between Mac and iPhone, integration of Apple Intelligence AI and ChatGPT, enhanced window tiling for improved window management, a new dedicated Passwords app for managing logins, and significant updates to Safari, Photos, and other integrated apps.

Each beta season sparks curiosity and interest in new operating systems, and MacOS Sequoia is no exception. It's natural for some users to be eager to try out the MacOS Sequoia beta.

This guide will walk you through the process of installing the MacOS Sequoia developer beta on your Mac.

The MacOS Sequoia beta is available to anyone, but caution is advised

The MacOS Sequoia beta is currently accessible for any registered developer to download and install on a compatible Mac. Since Apple has made it free to access beta system software as a registered developer, virtually anyone who has linked their Apple ID to the developer program can install these betas on their devices, even if they're not developers.

However, just because you can install it doesn't mean you should!

Beta software can be buggy and less reliable than final releases, and early developer betas are even less polished than public betas. The initial versions of the Sequoia developer beta are primarily intended for developers and advanced users who need to begin testing software, apps, websites, features, and other complex tasks.

System Requirements for MacOS Sequoia

Since anyone can join the developer beta program, the primary requirements for running MacOS Sequoia are having a compatible Mac with enough disk space. Compatible Mac hardware for MacOS Sequoia includes:

• MacBook Pro from 2018 and later
• MacBook Air from 2020 and later
• Mac Studio from 2022 and later
• iMac Pro from 2017 and later
• Mac mini from 2018 and later
• Mac Pro from 2019 and later
• iMac from 2019 and later

You should also ensure you have at least 40GB of free disk space (more is better), and a stable internet connection.

While not mandatory, it's advisable to back up your Mac using Time Machine before installing any system software update, particularly beta versions. A backup enables you to revert from MacOS Sequoia to Sonoma, Ventura, or your current MacOS version. Do not skip this backup step.

How to Install MacOS Sequoia 15 Developer Beta

1. To access the MacOS Sequoia beta, you must first enroll your Apple ID in the Apple Developer program. Visit developer.apple.com, scroll to "Start Your Enrollment," sign in, and join the program, agreeing to the terms and providing the necessary information.

2. On your Mac, go to the  Apple menu and select "System Settings."

3. Navigate to "General," then click on "Software Update."

4. Next to "Beta Updates," click the (i) button.

5. From the list of available beta updates, choose "MacOS Sequoia Developer Beta."

6. Allow Software Update to refresh, and soon you'll see "MacOS 15 Beta" ready for download and installation. Click "Upgrade Now" to begin installing the MacOS Sequoia 15 developer beta on your Mac.

* Note: If your Apple ID is not registered as an Apple Developer, you won't see the MacOS Sequoia Developer Beta option.

The installation process might vary for some users; you might install macOS Sequoia like any other software update, or you might go through a separate installer process as if you had manually downloaded and launched the MacOS Sequoia installer file.

Once the MacOS Sequoia developer beta is installed, your Mac will restart, and you'll be running the MacOS Sequoia developer beta.

Subsequent beta versions, as well as the final release of MacOS Sequoia, will be updated through System Settings like any other MacOS system software update.

Keep in mind, this is a beta operating system, meaning it may be less stable and more prone to bugs than regular system software versions. Additionally, some major features of MacOS Sequoia, such as many of the AI/Apple Intelligence functionalities, are not yet available in the beta. Apple has indicated that certain features of MacOS Sequoia will be added later, after the final version is released, possibly in MacOS Sequoia 15.1 or a subsequent update.

In addition to the MacOS Sequoia beta, users can also install betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18.

According to Apple, the final version of MacOS Sequoia will be released this fall.

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