macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 4 now available, install guide

That was quick. Just a few days after releasing the third public beta for macOS Tahoe 26, public 4 beta is already out. Here’s how to install it.

First things first: should you install the beta?

You probably know the drill: Betas can be unpredictably buggy. Even if something works on one release, it is not guaranteed to work on the next.

Of course, your mileage may vary. But if you decide to install the beta, strongly consider Apple’s advice to “install it on a secondary system or device, or on a secondary partition on your Mac”. Otherwise, make sure you back up your Mac before making the jump.

How to install macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 4

To install, the first thing you have to do is enroll in Apple’s public beta program at https://beta.apple.com/. Once you’re done, here’s the step-by-step:

• Open System Settings
• Go to General ⇾ Software Update
• Click the ‘i’ icon next to Beta Updates
• From the dropdown menu in the top-right, select the macOS Tahoe 26 Public Beta
• Hit ‘Done’

What to expect from macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 4

Today’s public beta is the same build as developer beta 7, which was also just released. So expect this version to include plenty of under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes, as Apple reaches the final stretch of beta season before the official release towards the end of next month.

For a recap of 9to5Mac’s public beta previews, check out these stories:

• HomePod 26 public beta launches with these new features
• iOS 26 public beta now available with new design and more
• iPadOS 26 public beta is here, and full of powerful new features
• macOS Tahoe 26 public beta now available, here’s everything new, install guide
• watchOS 26 public beta brings smarter workouts and app upgrades
• tvOS 26 public beta is now available, here’s all the new features for Apple TV

Are you running the public beta? What has your experience been like? Let us know in the comments.

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