MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.7 are available for Mac users who are not running the Tahoe operating system. Both MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 and MacOS Sonoma 14.8.7 include a myriad of security patches, making them recommended updates for all Mac users who are running those operating systems. No new features are included.
Separately, Apple has also released MacOS Tahoe 26.6 update, iOS 26.6 & iPadOS 26.6 update, along with updates to watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Those releases also contain important security patches, so you’ll want to be sure to update all of your eligible Apple devices.
How to Download & Install MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.8
Be sure to backup Mac with Time Machine first, and then updating is simple:
- From the Apple menu, choose “System Settings”
- Go to “General”, and then select “Software Update”
- Ignoring the prominent MacOS Tahoe banner, scroll further below and look for the small “Also Available” section and choose “Update Now” for MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 or MacOS Sonoma 14.8.8, whichever is available for your Mac
Your Mac will restart to finish installation.
If you’d rather have a full installer, you can grab those as well.
MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.8 Direct Download Links
If you would like to get a complete installer, you can grab them from Apple using the CDN links below:
MacOS Sequoia 15.7.8 & MacOS Sonoma 14.8.8 Release Notes
Release notes for the releases are brief, but if you check out the security page Apple mentions you will see these updates include a bunch of patches to various known security issues:
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: support.apple.com/100100.
You’ll want to be sure to update your other Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and other Macs.
