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How to Install / Upgrade: Sixth release candidates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 now rolling out

By Dillip Chowdary • Jul 21, 2026 • Source: 9to5Mac

Apple is rolling out a sixth round of developer and public release candidates for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8. Reported by 9to5Mac, this sixth release candidate rollout represents what must be a record.

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To install or upgrade to this release, developer and public testers access the sixth release candidate for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 currently rolling out from Apple. Users proceed with the software update designated for their release track, selecting either macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.8.

To verify the upgrade, check that the system is running the sixth developer or public release candidate of macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 or macOS Sequoia 15.7.8. Users should note that no additional figures, dates, or specific gotchas were provided in the 9to5Mac report details.

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