macOS Monterey 12.2.1 Update (21D62) Fixes BT Battery Drain!

macOS Monterey 12.2.1 Update

macOS Monterey 12.2.1 is now available!

UPDATED: 02/11

Apple just released its 1st minor update to macOS Monterey. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update!

Quick Summary

  1. macOS 12.2.1 provides important security updates and fixes an issue for Intel-based Mac computers that may cause the battery to drain during sleep when connected to Bluetooth peripherals.
  2. Apple just released a security document with one CVE. CVE-2022-22620 – Impact: Processing maliciously crafted web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.
  3. Full installer and M1 IPSW Restore file released.
  4. Safari 15.3 (17612.4.9.1.8) is included in the 12.2.1 update. Apple also Released Safari 15.3 for macOS Big Sur & macOS Catalina (v. 16612.4.9.1.8 and 15612.4.9.1.8)

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 0
  • 2. Resolved Issues – 1
  • 3. Security Fixes – 1
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes- 0
  • 5. Undocumented Fixes – 0

Full Apple OS Release list

  • 1. iOS 15.3.1
  • 2. iPadOS 15.3.1
  • 5. watchOS 8.4.2
  • 6. Monterey 12.2.1
My macOS Monterey 12.2.1 Update Video

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Monterey
  • 3. Undocumented macOS Monterey Update changes & fixes
  • 4. Monterey Release History
  • 5. macOS Monterey Full Installer.app
  • 6. Apple Silicon IPSW Restore file Update
  • 7. macOS Monterey Update sizes for Intel and M1
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Monterey
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Monterey
  • 13. macOS Monterey Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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