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macOS Ventura Full Installer Database. Download Directly from Apple!

macOS Ventura Public & Beta full installer download links.

Download Ventura Full Installer – Public & Beta Versions.

This database will contain download links for macOS 13 Ventura full Installer pkg files (InstallAssistant.pkg). This file is the same full installer that you would download directly from the App Store for Intel and Apple Silicon M1 Mac Computers. The InstallAssistant.pkg is stored on Apple’s servers and contains the full “Install macOS.app”. Once downloaded, all you need to do is install the pkg and the full installer of macOS will be in your applications folder. This change was made when Apple revised the full installer for Big Sur. The InstallAssistant.pkg is not available for Catalina or Mojave.

UPDATED: 8/20/25

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macOS Ventura Final Full Installer

macOS 13 Final Version Build App Avail Date
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.8 22H730   YES 8/20
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.7 22H722   YES 7/29
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.6 22H625   YES 5/12
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.5 22H527   YES 3/31
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.4 22H420   YES 2/10
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.3 22H417   YES 1/27
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.2 22H313   YES 12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7.1 22H221   NO 10/28
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.7 22H123   NO 9/16
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.9 22G830   NO 8/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.8 22G820   NO 7/29
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.7 22G720   NO 6/24
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.6 22G630   NO 3/24
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.5 22G621   NO 3/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.4 22G513   NO 1/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.3 22G436 18.6.20 NO 12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.1 22G313 18.6.12 NO 10/25
^NOTE 13.6.1 is Universal 13.6.2 is 2 versions & only M1-M3 Pro + M3 iMac          
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.2 22G320 NOTE! NO 11/07
^ 22G320 for 2021+ M1 & M2 MBPro only!          
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6.2 22G2321 NOTE! NO 11/07
^ 22G2321 for New M3 iMac & 14″ MBPro only          
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.6 22G120 18.6.02 NO 9/21
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.5.2 22G91 18.5.03 NO 9/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.5.1 22G90 18.5.02 NO 8/17
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.5 22G74 18.5.01 NO 7/24
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.4.1 22F82 18.4.02 NO 6/21
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.4.1 22F2083 NOTE! NO 6/21
^ 22F2083 is for New WWDC Macs Only     18.4.02    
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.4 22F66 18.4.01 NO 5/18
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.4 22F2073 18.4.01 NO 6/5
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.3.1 22E261 18.3.03 NO 4/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.3 22E252 18.3.02 NO 3/27
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.2.1 22D68 18.2.02 NO 2/13
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.2 22D49 18.2.01 NO 1/23
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.1 22C65 18.1.01 NO 12/13
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0.1 22A400 18.0.02 NO 11/09
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A380 18.0.02 NO 10/24

Ventura Beta Full Installer

macOS 13 Beta Version Build App Avail Date
Not Available 13.4 22F63 RC2 n/a 5/11
Not Available 13.4 22F62 RC n/a 5/09
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.4 22F5059b B4 NO 5/03
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.3 22E5236f B3 NO 3/08
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.3 22E5230e B2 NO 3/01
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.2 22D5038i B2 NO 01/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.2 22D5027d B1 NO 12/15
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.1 22C5059b B4 NO 12/01
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.1 22C5050e B3 NO 11/16
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.1 20C5033e B1 NO 10/27
N/A 13.0 22A380 RC 2 NO 10/20
N/A 13.0 22A379 RC NO 10/18
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5373b B11 P9 NO 10/12
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5365d B10 P8 NO 10/5/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5358e B9 P7 NO 9/28/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5352e B8 P6 NO 9/21/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5342f B7 P5 NO 9/12/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5331f B6 P4 NO 8/26/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5321d B5 P3 NO 8/08/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5311f B4 P2 NO 7/28/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5295i B3 P1 NO 7/11/22
IA Not Released 13.0 22A5295h Beta 3 N/A 7/06/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5286j Beta 2 NO 6/23/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 13.0 22A5266r Beta 1 NO 6/06/22

 

macOS Monterey 12.4 Update! Universal Control no Longer in Beta

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macOS Monterey 12.4 Update

The macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F79) Update is now Available.

UPDATED: 05/16

The 12.4 update is the sixth overall for macOS Monterey. The previous update 12.3.1, was released a month and a half ago. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

Quick Summary

  1. Changes – Universal Control is now officially out of “Beta”
  2. Enhancements – Podcast app changes
  3. Bug fixes – 1 software bug addressed for the 2013 Mac Pro. Sleep wake panic fixed with the 430.120.6.0.0 firmware update.
  4. Security Updates – 54 Security fixes!!!
  5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Full installer & M1 IPSW file are now available to download.
  6. Safari – Version 15.5 (17613.2.7.1.8) is included in the 12.4 update. For Big Sur and Catalina, Safari is available as a separate download.
  7. Xcode – Version 13.4 & Command Line tools released.
  8. Studio Display – 15.5 Firmware released (12.4 update required)
  9. Device Support Update – This update ensures proper updating and restoring for iOS and iPadOS devices with a Mac.
  10. Universal Control NOTE: Universal Control in this release isn’t compatible with macOS 12.3 and iOS 15.4.Workaround: Use Universal Control between macOS 12.4 and iOS 15.5. (91136128)

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 0
  • 2. Enhancements – 2
  • 3. Resolved Issues – 1
  • 4. Security Fixes – 54!
  • 5. Enterprise Fixes – 6

Full Apple OS Release list

iOS 📱✅

  • iOS 15.5 (19F77)
  • iPadOS 15.5 (19F77)
  • tvOS 15.5 (19L570)
  • audioOS 15.5 (19L570)
  • watchOS 8.6 (19T572)

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Big Sur 11.6.6 (20G624)
  • Catalina 2022-004 (19H1922)
  • Xcode – 13.4
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode 13.4
  • Apple Studio Firmware Update 15.5 (19F77)
My macOS Monterey 12.4 Update Video

Table of Contents

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

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1. Apple Links

AppleSeed Notes Link = appleseed.apple.com/

Developer Public Link = developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes

macOS Deployment References Changes – https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/document-revision-history-apd04dff7069/web

2. Undocumented macOS Monterey changes & fixes

  • 1. None

3. Monterey Release History

4. macOS Monterey Full Installer.app

Apple has released the full installer for macOS Monterey. I list all the of the macOS Monterey Full installers in the link below.

https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-monterey-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

InstallAssistant.pkg = Full download. Installing this package will add the full “Install macOS Monterey.app” to your applications folder.

5. Apple Silicon IPSW Restore file Update

Apple has released the full IPSW restore file of macOS Monterey for Apple Silicon M1 Macs. I keep track of all of them in my Apple Silicon Firmware Database

Get them here –> https://mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/

6. macOS Monterey Update sizes for Intel and M1

Monterey Delta Update

The delta update will automatically change in size for exactly what your macOS version needs.

  • 1. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.3.1 (21E258) = 2.3GB
  • 2. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.3 (21E230) = 2.3 GB
  • 3. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62) = 4.4GB
  • 4. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D48) = 4.4GB
  • 5. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.1 (21C52) = 4.4GB
  • 6. Delta from macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559) = 4.5GB
  • 7. Full update size = 11.3 GB

Thank you DhinakG

Monterey Combo Update

The “Combo Update” has been replaced by an automatic sized update. This means if you are updating from an version of monterey, you will get an update that includes only the files that you need.

7. Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update

This update has a new firmware update. The version number is reported in System Information under “System Firmware Version“

Apple Silicon M1 Firmware – Updated!

  • 7. macOS Monterey 12.4 = 7459.121.3
  • 6. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 = 7459.101.3
  • 5. macOS Monterey 12.3 = 7459.101.2
  • 4. macOS Monterey 12.2.1 = 7429.81.3
  • 3. macOS Monterey 12.2 = 7429.81.3
  • 2. macOS Monterey 12.1 = 7429.61.2
  • 1. macOS Monterey 12.0.1 = 7429.41.5

8. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update

The Version of BridgeOS for your T2 Security Chip (2018-2020 Intel Macs) was updated.

BridgeOS version – Updated

  • 7. macOS Monterey 12.4 = 19.16.15071
  • 6. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 = 19.16.14243
  • 5. macOS Monterey 12.3 = 19.16.14242.5.1
  • 4. macOS Monterey 12.2.1 = 19.16.10744.0.0 (Same as 12.2)
  • 3. macOS Monterey 12.2 = 19.16.10744.0.0
  • 2. macOS Monterey 12.1 = 19.16.10647.0.0
  • 1. macOS Monterey 12.0.1 = 19.16.10548.0.0

9. Safari Update

The new version of Safar 15 is included in the macOS Monterey update.

Safari = UPDATED!

  • 7. macOS Monterey 12.4 = 15.5 (17613.2.7.1.8)
  • 6. macOS Monterey 12.3.1 = 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.13)
  • 5. macOS Monterey 12.3 = 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.6)
  • 4. macOS Monterey 12.2.1 = 15.3 (17612.4.9.1.8)
  • 3. macOS Monterey 12.2 = 15.3 (17612.4.9.1.5)
  • 2. macOS Monterey 12.1 = 15.2 (17612.3.6.1.6)
  • 1. macOS Monterey 12.0.1 = 15.1 (17612.2.9.1.20)

10. What’s new for Enterprise in macOS Monterey

Enterprise changes in macOS Monterey 12.4

  1. Adds support for signing in with a Managed Apple ID that is federated with Google Workspace.
  2. MDMs can query additional update status information after an Install Later command.
  3. Resolves an issue where the network becomes unresponsive using multiple Network Extensions or a Network Extension with an Ethernet adapter.
  4. Resolves an issue where the Kerberos SSO extension may fail to reconnect or sign in automatically.
  5. Fixes an issue where links to Microsoft Teams fail to open from Safari.
  6. Resolves an issue on Intel-based Mac computers where entering the firmware password was required to return to the login window after attempting a password reset.

https://support.apple.com/HT212586

11. Security Content of macOS Monterey

macOS Monterey Security Document

Security fixes

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT213257

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201222

12. macOS Monterey Release Notes

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes

Overview

macOS Monterey 12.4 — Restart Required

macOS Monterey 12.4 includes enhancements to Apple Podcasts and bug fixes:

  • Apple Podcasts includes a new setting to limit episodes stored on your Mac and automatically delete older ones
  • Support for Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5, available as a separate update, refines camera tuning, including improved noise reduction, contrast, and framing

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 Update (20G623) What’s New?

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macoS Big Sur 11.6.6 Update

Big Sur 11.6.6 is now available for all users!

Today, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.6.6. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple will no longer be releasing patch notes for Big Sur OS-level bug fixes. Apple still fixes bugs & issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates.

Big Sur Update Quick Overview

  1. macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 fixes 39 different security vulnerabilities.
  2. Apple has released a full installer of 11.6.6
  3. Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
  4. Safari 15.5 (16613.2.7.1.9) is now available as a separate download. The Safari update fixes 3 different security vulnerabilities.

macOS Big Sur Update Summary

  • New Features – 0
  • Resolved Issues – 0
  • Security Fixes – 39!
My macOS Big Sur 11.6.6 Update Video!

Full Apple OS Release list

iOS 📱✅

  • iOS 15.5 (19F77)
  • iPadOS 15.5 (19F77)
  • tvOS 15.5 (19L570)
  • audioOS 15.5 (19L570)
  • watchOS 8.6 (19T572)

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Monterey 12.4 (21F79)
  • Catalina 2022-004 (19H1922)
  • Xcode – 13.4 (13F17a)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode 13.4
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update 15.5 (19F77)
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macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update – Fixes Monitor, Bluetooth & 2 Zero-Day Vulnerabilities!

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macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update

macOS Monterey 12.3.1 Update (21E258) is now available

UPDATED: 04/01

Apple just released a minor update for macOS Monterey. The 12.3.1 update addresses three bug fixes and two serious zero-day security vulnerabilities. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

Quick Summary

  1. Bug fixes – 3 software bugs addressed
  2. Security Updates – 2 zero-day security vulnerabilities! “Apple is aware of a report that these issues may have been actively exploited.”
  3. Full installer and M1 IPSW – UPDATE: Full installer & M1 IPSW file are now available for download.
  4. Safari – UPDATE: 15.4 (17613.1.17.1.13) included in the 12.3.1 update. For Big Sur and Catalina Safari 15.4 (16613.1.17.1.13) is available as a separate download.
  5. Enterprise Fixes – “Resolves an issue where a software update may become stuck at an Apple logo and progress bar.”
  6. 2021 14 & 16″ MacBook Pro 12.3 Update Bricking Issue = “Some 2021 MacBook Pro models cannot update or restore to macOS Monterey 12.3” Could this be the fix for 2021 MacBook Pro owners that failed the 12.3 update after having their logic board replaced?
  7. Apple Business Essentials for small businesses announced.

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 0
  • 2. Enhancements -0
  • 3. Resolved Issues – 3
  • 4. Security Fixes – 2
  • 5. Enterprise Fixes – 1
My macOS Monterey 12.3 Update Video.

Full Apple OS Release list

iOS 📱✅

  • iOS 15.4.1 (19E258)
  • iPadOS 15.4.1 (19E258)
  • tvOS 15.4.1 (19L452)
  • audioOS 15.4.1 (19L452)
  • watchOS 8.5.1 (19T252)

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Monterey 12.3.1 (21E258)
  • Big Sur – No update
  • Catalina – No update
  • Xcode – No Update

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 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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macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 Update (20G527) What’s New?

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macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 Update

macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 Update is now available for all users!

Today, Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.6.5. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple will no longer be releasing patch notes for Big Sur OS-level bug fixes. Apple still fixes bugs & issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates.

Big Sur 11.6.5 Update Quick Overview

  1. macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 fixes 19 security vulnerabilities.
  2. Apple released a full installer of 11.6.5!
  3. Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
  4. Safari 15.4 is not yet available as a separate download. Apple usually releases the update a day or two after.

macOS Big Sur Update Summary

  • New Features – 0
  • Resolved Issues – 0
  • Security Fixes – 19

Full Apple OS Release list

iOS 📱✅

  • iOS 15.4 (19E241)
  • iPadOS 15.4 (19E241)
  • tvOS 15.4 (19L440)
  • audioOS 15.4 (19L440)
  • watchOS 8.5 (19T242)

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Monterey 12.3 (21E230)
  • Big Sur 11.6.5 (20G527)
  • Catalina 2022-003 (19H1823)
  • Xcode 13.3 (13E113)
  • Safari 15.4 (Big Sur & Catalina)
My macOS Big Sur 11.6.5 Update video
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macOS Monterey 12.3 Update! [Spring Release!] What’s New?

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macOS Monterey 12.3 Update

macOS Monterey 12.3 (21E230) is now available

UPDATED: 03/15

Apple just released the biggest update to macOS Monterey yet! Universal Control, the long awaited feature is finally available! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

Quick Summary

  1. This update is known as the “Spring Release” by many MacAdmins. This major update usually arrives in the spring and has the most OS level changes of any update release.
  2. Universal Control is finally available in this release! (in beta form)
  3. Python 2.7 – Removed from this release. Apple recommends Python 3.
  4. Important info for Microsoft OneDrive & Dropbox Desktop users!!! – The kernel extensions used by Dropbox Desktop Application and Microsoft OneDrive have been removed in macOS Monterey 12.3. UPDATE: OneDrive version 22.033.0213.0002 is stable and fixes the issue. HT u/derrman
  5. Full installer and M1 IPSW Restore file released.
  6. Safari 15.4 is included in the 12.3 update.
  7. GarageBand 10.4.6, Logic Pro X 10.7.3 & Xcode 13.3 have been updated to address security vulnerabilities.

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 3
  • 2. Enhancements -6
  • 3. Resolved Issues – 3
  • 4. Security Fixes – 45
  • 5. Enterprise Fixes – 9
  • 6. Third-Party App Compatibility – 3
My macOS Monterey 12.3 Update Video!

Full Apple OS Release list

iOS 📱✅

  • iOS 15.4 (19E241)
  • iPadOS 15.4 (19E241)
  • tvOS 15.4 (19L440)
  • audioOS 15.4 (19L440)
  • watchOS 8.5 (19T242)

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Monterey 12.3 (21E230)
  • Big Sur 11.6.5 (20G527)
  • Catalina 2022-003 (19H1823)
  • Xcode 13.3 (13E113)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 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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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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macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 Update (20G415) What’s New?

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macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 Update

macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 Update is now available for all users!

Today, Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 update. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. That means that Apple’s patch notes are gone and we only get Security Update notes

Apple DOES fix bugs & issues in security updates even though they don’t release patch notes.

Big Sur 11.6.3 Update Summary

  1. Printnightmare Windows print spooler vulnerability.

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-34527

After installing the 11.6.3 update, you will be able to print and authenticate to a windows print server from your Mac again.

2. Safari 15.3 is now available as a separate download and install. This version fixes the safarileaks vulnerability.

macOS Big Sur Update Summary

  • New Features – 0
  • Resolved Issues – 1
  • Security Fixes – 7
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macOS Monterey 12.2 Update (21D49) What’s New?

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macOS Monterey 12.2 update

macOS Monterey 12.2 is now available!

UPDATED: 02/01

Apple just released its 2nd major update to macOS Monterey. Let’s jump in and see what’s new in this update!

Quick Summary

  1. Public release updated from from RC version – 12.2 RC = 21D48 – 12.2 Public = 21D49
  2. Apple update text = “macOS 12.2 includes bug fixes and security updates for your Mac and is recommended for all users.” Detailed patch notes not released.
  3. 12.2 is available as a delta update, Full Installer & M1 IPSW Restore file
  4. Universal Control = N/A in 12.2 – Delayed until Spring 2022
  5. Memory Leaks – Some of the memory leaks were fixed in 12.1. Some users have reported that the windowserver memory leaks remained in 12.1. Waiting on reports from 12.2 users. UPDATE: Some users are still reporting memory leaks after updating to 12.2.
  6. macOS Monterey Upgrade Notifications are now being sent out. (macOS Big Sur and below)
  7. safarileaks.com security vulnerability fixed in Safari 15.3
  8. Music.app rebuilt as a full native application. (Previously it was just web content loaded into into the window)
  9. Safari 15.3 Released as a separate update for macOS Big Sur & macOS Catalina
  10. Printnightmare (Windows Print Spooler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability) fixed in Monterey 12.3 & Big Sur 11.6.3. Macs can now print to a Windows print server again.
  11. The macOS Monterey 12.2 Update has a sleep Bluetooth battery drain issue when a mouse or keyboard is wirelessly connected! After sleeping overnight the battery will be dead on your MacBook Pro. More info in my video – https://youtu.be/L0DXObzGxgs
My macOS Monterey 12.2 Update video.

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 1
  • 2. Resolved Issues – 1
  • 3. Security Fixes – 13
  • 4. Enterprise Fixes- 4
  • 5. Undocumented Fixes – 1

Full Apple OS Release list

  • 1. iOS 15.3 (19D50)
  • 2. iPadOS 15.3 (19D50)
  • 3. tvOS 15.3 (19K547)
  • 4. HomePodOS 15.3 (19K547) 
  • 5. watchOS 8.4 (19S546)
  • 6. Monterey 12.2 (21D49)
  • 7. Big Sur 11.6.3 (20G415)
  • 8. Catalina Security Update 2022-001 (19H1713)

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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macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 Update (20G314) What’s New?

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macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 Security Update

macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 Security Update is now available for all users!

UPDATED: 10/14

Yesterday, Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 update. This is the 2nd security update for Big Sur. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. That means that Apple’s patch notes are gone and we only get Security Update notes

Apple DOES fix bugs & issues in security updates even though they do not release patch notes.

macOS Big Sur Update Summary

  • New Features – 0
  • Resolved Issues – 1
  • Security Fixes – 31
Mr. Macintosh What’s new in the macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 Update video!
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