Mist Changelog A Mac utility that automatically downloads macOS Firmwares / Installers. en https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist Version 0.20.0 https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist 0.20.0 https://github.com/ninxsoft/Mist/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md .styled { list-style: none; padding: 0; } .styled li { padding-left: 1rem; text-indent: -0.75rem; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; } .styled-0-20 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-20 li:nth-child(n + 2):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-10 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-10 li:nth-child(n + 5):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-10-child li::before { content: ""; } .styled-0-9-1 li::before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-9 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-9 li:nth-child(n + 4):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-9-child li::before { content: ""; } .styled-0-8-1 li::before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-8 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-8 li:nth-child(n + 2):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-8-child li:nth-child(n):before { content: ""; } .styled-0-7-1 li::before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-7 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-7 li:nth-child(n + 7):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-6 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-6 li:nth-child(n + 6):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-6-child li::before { content: ""; } .styled-0-5 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-5 li:nth-child(n + 2):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-4 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-4-child li::before { content: ""; } .styled-0-3 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-3 li:nth-child(n + 2):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-2 li::before { content: "🆕 "; } .styled-0-2 li:nth-child(n + 3):before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-1-1 li::before { content: "✅ "; } .styled-0-1 li::before { content: "🆕 "; }

Version 0.20

  • Added preliminary support for macOS Sequoia 15
  • Fixed a bug that prevented retrieving Apple Developer Signing identities from the keychain correctly
  • Fixed a bug that prevented CSV output being exported correctly
  • Bumped Sparkle version to 2.6.4
  • Bumped Yams version to 5.1.3

Version 0.10

  • Mist now ships logs to the unified logging system, accessed via the:
    • ⌘ + L keyboard shortcut
    • Mist > Window app menu
    • Show Mist Log toolbar button
    • log stream --predicate 'subsystem=="com.ninxsoft.mist"' Terminal command
  • Firmware URLs can now be copied to the system clipboard
  • Added ISO support for OS X Lion 10.7 and OS X Mountain Lion 10.8
  • You can now select your favourite Mist app icon via the app Settings > General pane
  • Fixed an issue that prevented macOS Sierra 10.12 ISOs from building correctly
  • Further improved error messaging for when the Privileged Helper Tool fails to install
  • Bumped Sparkle version to 2.5.2

Version 0.9.1

  • Fixed insecure HTTP URLs for certain Firmware files
  • Fixed a bug where downloads were not being cancelled when the Escape key was being pressed
  • Rolled back the Bootable Disk Image (ISO) shrinking logic that was preventing the ISOs from booting correctly
  • Improved the error message output when installing the Privileged Helper Tool failed
  • Bumped Yams version to 5.0.6

Version 0.9

  • Added the ability to remove individual macOS Installer cached downloads
    • Managed via the app Settings > Installers pane
  • Added a shiny new macOS Sonoma application installer icon!
  • Updated Firmware / Installer tooltips to include release names
  • Improved the error messaging when refreshing Firmwares fails due to pending server-side updates
  • Bootable Disk Image (ISO) sizes are now calculated dynamically, with minimal free space
  • Fixed a bug where scrolling / clicking on the Beta ribbon on top of images caused Mist to crash

Version 0.8.1

  • Fixed a bug where macOS Sierra 10.12.6, OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 and OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 would fail to download
  • Fixed another bug where Mist allowed exporting ISOs when it should not

Version 0.8

  • Mist now supports the creation of Bootable Installers
    • If available, click on the new Bootable Installer button on the right-hand side of the Installers list rows
    • Select a Mac OS Extended (Journaled) volume to create a Bootable Installer
    • Available for macOS Big Sur 11 and newer on Apple Silicon Macs
    • Available for OS X Yosemite 10.10.5 and newer on Intel-based Macs
  • Fixed a bug where Mist allowed exporting ISOs for OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5 and older on Intel-based Macs
  • Adding missing tooltips for Firmwares / Installers (hover to view)
  • Minor cosmetic fixes, including tweaks to button styles and accent colors

Version 0.7.1

  • Fixed a bug where the list of Firmwares / Installers would wrap incorrectly when Show scroll bars was set to Always in Settings > Appearance

Version 0.7

  • Added preliminary support for macOS Sonoma 14
  • Updated the app icon and accent color to reflect macOS Sonoma (including dark appearance)
  • Updated the Download button look and feel
  • Moved the Beta tag to a ribbon that wraps around the macOS icon
  • Mist now scrolls to the active task automatically in the activity screen
  • Mist now remembers the last selected Firmwares / Installers tab when the app is relaunched
  • Added missing tooltip for the Refresh toolbar button
  • Updated the Firmware icon for the Settings > Firmwares pane
  • Fixed a bug where Full Disk Access was being checked even when downloading Firmwares
  • Fixed a bug where selecting an ISO for compatible Installers caused non-compatible Installers to display available export types incorrectly
  • Fixed a bug where Intel Macs would not determine compatible legacy operating systems (10.7 - 10.12) correctly

Version 0.6

  • Added support for the following legacy operating systems:
    • macOS Sierra 10.12.6
    • OS X El Capitan 10.11.6
    • OS X Yosemite 10.10.5
    • OS X Mountain Lion 10.8.5
    • Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5
  • Added a Show in Finder upon completion checkbox to the download screen
  • Added a Full Disk Access verfication step prior to downloading a macOS Firmware / Installer
  • Added a warning when attempting to build an ISO for macOS Catalina 10.15 or older on Apple Silicon Macs
  • The Mist.app Login Item title now displays the app name and not the developer's name
  • Temporary volumes are now hidden, and no longer show in Finder when mounted during image creation
  • Mist now has more comprehensive error messages of failed tasks
  • Fixed a bug where warning messages would not cascade correctly
  • Fixed a bug where file and directory ownership was being checked incorrectly
  • Fixed a bug where icons would flicker during animation in the Settings > Applications tab
  • Fixed a bug where the Mist window would not resize correctly

Version 0.5

  • The macOS Installer cache can now be emptied even if Cache downloads is disabled
  • Window tabs are now disabled
  • The Close Window (⌘ + W) keyboard shortcut is now available once again
  • CSV exports are now working correctly again
  • Removed unused declarations and imports (ie. dead code)
  • Bumped Sparkle version to 2.3.1
  • Minor cosmetic fixes

Version 0.4

  • Building a package for macOS Big Sur or newer is now much faster, as the Apple-provided package is just re-used
  • Custom Catalog URLs have been replaced with a default set of Apple-provided Software Update Catalogs in the app preferences
    • The standard catalog that ships with macOS is enabled by default
    • Additional Seed Program catalogs can be enabled
    • Note: Catalogs from the Seed Programs may contain beta / unreleased versions of macOS. Ensure you are a member of these programs before proceeding
  • Users are now notified when the macOS Installer cache directory has incorrect ownership / permissions, and are given the option to repair
  • Cache directories for specific macOS Installers with incorrect ownership / permissions will attempt to repair on-the-fly

Version 0.3

  • The macOS Installer cache directory can now be customised in the app preferences
  • Calculating ISO image sizes is slightly more dynamic (to better support macOS Ventura ISOs)
  • macOS Installer SHA-1 checksums are now only validated when they are present
  • Minor cosmetic tweaks

Version 0.2

  • Users are now notified of incompatible macOS Firmwares / Installers before downloading
  • Placeholder icons for macOS Ventura have been updated with the real deal
  • Custom Catalog URLs are no longer being ignored
  • The Catalog URLs heading is now aligned correctly under Preferences

Version 0.1.1

  • Intermediate cache directories are now created if required
  • Downloads no longer retry indefinitely

Version 0.1

  • Initial release
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