The final version of macOS 26.1 Tahoe is now available for download and install on the Mac. Here’s everything new according to Apple too.
macOS 26.1 Tahoe is Now Available for Download on the Mac with New Liquid Glass ‘Disable’ Option and More
Mac users can update their notebooks and desktops to macOS 26.1 Tahoe today. If you already have the macOS 26.1 RC installed, you don’t have to worry about a thing.
While there are a handful of new changes in the update, the notable one is the ability to tone down Liquid Glass a little by selecting a new ‘Tinted’ option instead. Not sure why anyone would want to do that, but that’s now a thing.
Anyway, here’s the complete changelog of the new macOS 26.1 update, according to Apple:
This update adds a new tinted option for Liquid Glass along with other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100
It is highly recommended that you go right ahead and install the update immediately to ensure everything works as smoothly as possible.
Install macOS 26.1 Tahoe Over the Air
The update is available to download over the air, which means all you need is a working internet connection in order to get it. Follow these steps and you’ll be up to speed in no time:
- Launch System Settings on your Mac.
- Now click on General on the left.
- Click on Software Update on the right.
- When you see macOS 26.1 Tahoe, click on Update Now next to it.
macOS updates span several gigabytes in size so be patient while everything is downloading. The installation may take a while as well.
Apple says this update has the following build number: 25B78
Download macOS 26.1 Tahoe Apple Silicon Firmware File
Planning to clean install macOS 26.1 Tahoe on another Mac with Apple silicon? Make sure you download the IPSW file from here and use Apple Configurator or Finder to restore the Mac connected to yours using a USB-C or Thunderbolt cable.
The process is rather tricky since it involves putting your Mac in DFU mode, then connect it to another Mac, and use the firmware file to restore it.
I will only recommend taking this route if you’re having too many issues on your Mac and just want to make things right immediately.
