PSA: Don't upgrade to macOS Sequoia today if you use Mullvad's app!

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UPDATE: A temporary workaround is now available in the latest beta:

Add “Apple services bypass” toggle that let’s users unblock certain Apple-owned networks. This is a temporary fix to the MacOS 15 issues where some Apple services are being blocked.

Happy to see that fixing this is a top priority, and I hope that a full fix arrives soon, either from Mullvad or Apple (since apparently other software has had network-related issues on Sequoia).

There are multiple known issues with some Apple services such as iMessage and FaceTime when using the Mullvad app on macOS Sequoia. A Mullvad contributor acknowledged the issue last week but there is no news of a fix yet.

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Thanks for the heads up.

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Hey forum members, given your expertise in this field, I am curious to know if you believe the forthcoming iteration of MacOS will offer a more privacy-centric experience than its predecessor.

I have a few observations about the rights granted to the Mullvad app, even when installed by a standard user. It seems that the root rights of the Mullvad daemon may not meet Sequoia’s current standards, which could be a source of frustration for Mullvad developers.

Based on the GitHub page, there does not appear to be a direct dialogue with consumers.

While it may be beneficial to wait and see, the lack of communication is a concern…

you are frustrated at the lack of attention to this situation on the part of the Mullvad team?
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  • We need more time to answer
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As a general rule of thumb, if you use any third-party software at all, do not upgrade to the new version of MacOS in the fall. Wait a few months for your third-party apps’ developers to test and support their software on the new MacOS version.

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Thank you for your advice.

If you would be so kind as to provide your thoughts on the aforementioned section of my post, I would be most grateful for your input.

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Ah too late… I wanted the randomized mac address feature…

One of the possible solutions is to use the wireguard app for now with mullvad account. This requires mac App store which requires a apple ID signed in - are you guys actually logging in on your macs?