How to enable the Sonoma wallpaper to be changed


Enabling Persistent Wallpaper Change in macOS Sonoma

Target Audience: Beginner to Intermediate users familiar with macOS interface and basic troubleshooting.

Solution:

1. Verify Permissions: Ensure you have the correct permissions for the `~/Library/Application Support/Dock/desktoppicture.db` file.

2. Reset Dock: Open Terminal and execute `killall Dock` to reset the Dock.

3. Safe Mode: Boot into Safe Mode by holding the Shift key on startup, change the wallpaper, and then reboot.

4. Clear Cache: Delete cache files in `~/Library/Caches` to clear any stored wallpaper settings.

5. System Preferences: Check the 'Translucent menu bar' option in System Preferences is unchecked.

6. Third-Party Apps: Disable any third-party wallpaper applications that may override wallpaper settings.

7. Delete Corrupt Files: Remove `com.apple.desktop.plist` from `~/Library/Preferences` and restart your Mac.

8. Software Updates: Install any available updates for macOS Sonoma that might address wallpaper issues.

Creating a new user account can help determine if the problem is user-specific. Remember to backup your data before making system changes.

Hi guys,

My wallpaper that is the Sonoma hill cannot be changed to others. Everytime i restart after changing the wallpaper... it comes back to the same old sonoma wallpaper again.. lol.. any way to enable the change?

Thanks!

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