Update from macOS Big Sur public Beta to official release

Question

My MacBookPro is currently running macOS Big Sur Version 11.0 Beta. Now that an official release for Big Sur has arrived, is it possible to move to the public release, just like a regular software update?

In the "Software Update" settings, it still looks like I am suggested to install the new Beta version, rather than the official release.

How should I fix this?

Answer 1

Release Candidate 2 is equivalent to the actual final release. You should install it, then un-enroll from the beta program. When a future version of Big Sur is released, you will not be given betas and will go directly to the final release. Click "Details" to be given the option to stop receiving beta updates.

You may be prompted to install another update after un-enrolling. If you do, this ensures you're on the public release.

Answer 2

The public beta FAQ covers how to de-enroll from beta builds.

• https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/faq

See the Support section.

At any time, you may unenroll your device so that it no longer receives these updates. Then, when the next version of commercial software is released, you can install it from iOS Software Update, the Mac App Store, tvOS Software Update or watchOS Software Update.

https://beta.apple.com/sp/betaprogram/unenroll