How to Force Quit Stuck Apps in MacOS 27 Beta
Terminal solution for frozen Safari and Chrome applications.
1Critical bug in MacOS 27 Beta
Users of MacOS 27 Golden Gate beta report that applications like Safari and Chrome freeze, with traditional Force Quit methods failing. Even Activity Monitor can't terminate these stubborn processes. This issue particularly affects web browsers, potentially causing users to lose their sessions. While bugs are expected in beta software, this creates a significant user experience problem that needs addressing before final release.
2Terminal solution method
To close a problematic app, use the 'sudo killall Safari' command in Terminal. For apps with spaces in their name, use quotes (e.g., 'Safari Technology Preview'). This command immediately terminates the app but may cause loss of unsaved data. Fortunately, browsers like Chrome and Safari can usually restore previous sessions. The 'sudo' prefix requires administrator privileges to execute this powerful command.
3Interesting observation about subprocesses
Some users report being able to terminate Chrome Helper or specific webpage processes (e.g., 'osxdaily.com') while the main application remains running. This suggests the issue might be related to an OS-level management error. Activity Monitor's inability to handle these processes could indicate a regression bug in the MacOS 27 beta that Apple needs to address before final release.
4Nature and risks of beta software
Since MacOS 27 is still in beta, such issues are expected. Apple typically resolves these before final release. Users should install the latest beta updates. The instability of beta software becomes more pronounced when combined with beta applications like Safari Technology Preview or Chrome Canary. Therefore, avoiding beta software in production environments remains the best practice for most users.
5Troubleshooting steps
For persistently freezing apps, first try the terminal command. Then check for application and OS updates. As a last resort, restart your Mac. This issue isn't exclusive to Golden Gate beta; some users report similar problems in MacOS 26.6.2 Tahoe. Whether Apple has acknowledged this bug remains unknown, but beta testers should report such issues through proper channels.
6Risks of terminal commands
The 'killall' command terminates applications immediately, bypassing normal shutdown procedures. This can lead to loss of unsaved documents, tab sessions, or other temporary data. The risk is higher with complex applications like office suites or design software. When using Terminal, ensure you type application names exactly to avoid accidentally terminating wrong processes.
7Temporary solutions and alternatives
For users uncomfortable with Terminal, an alternative is to right-click the app in Dock while holding Option key and select 'Force Quit'. Sometimes this might work. Another option is booting into Safe Mode to uninstall and reinstall problematic apps. For applications like Chrome that use multiple processes, manually quitting all Chrome processes from Activity Monitor could be worth trying.
8Recommendations for end users
This issue particularly impacts developers and power users. Those participating in Apple's beta program should report such bugs to help improve the final release. For now, the safest solution is using terminal commands carefully and avoiding beta versions for critical work. The problem is expected to be resolved in the general release of MacOS 27, highlighting why most users should wait for stable versions.
Original article: OS X Daily — MacOS 27 Beta'da Takılan Uygulamalar Nasıl Kapatılır?