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macOS Sonoma Full Installer Database. Download Directly from Apple!

Download Sonoma Full Installer – Public & Beta Versions.

This database will contain download links for macOS Sonoma 14 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: 07/27/26

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macOS Sonoma Final Full Installer

macOS Sonoma Final Version Build App Avail Date
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.8 23J620 Latest YES 7/27
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.7 23J520   YES 5/11
Skipped! 14.8.6     NO  
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.5 23J423   YES 3/24
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.4 23J319   YES 2/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.3 23J220   YES 12/12
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.2 23J126   YES 11/3
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8.1 23J30   NO 9/29
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.8 23J21   NO 9/15
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.8 23H730   NO 8/20
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.7 23H723   NO 7/29
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.6 23H626   NO 5/12
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.5 23H527   NO 3/31
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.4 23H420   NO 2/10
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.3 23H417   NO 1/27
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.2 23H311   NO 12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7.1 23H222   NO 10/28
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.7 23H124 19.7.02 NO 9/16
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.6.1 23G93 19.6.02 NO 9/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.6 23G80 19.6.01 NO 7/29
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.5 23F79   NO 5/13
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.4.1 23E224 19.1.02 NO 3/24
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.4 23E214   NO 3/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.3.1 23D60   NO 2/08
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.3 23D2057 M3 Air NO 3/05
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.3 23D56   NO 1/22
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.2.1 23C71   NO 12/19
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.2 23C64   NO 12/11
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.1.2 23B92   NO 11/30
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.1.2 23B2091 M3 only NO 11/30
^ For M3 Macs ONLY          
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.1.1 23B81 19.1.02 NO 11/07
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.1.1 23B2082 M3 only NO 11/07
^ For M3 Macs ONLY          
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.1 23B74 19.1.01 NO 10/25
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.1 23B2077 M3 only NO 11/01
^ For M3 Macs ONLY          
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.0 22A344 19.0.02 NO 9/26

 

macOS Sonoma Beta Full Installer

macOS Sonoma Final Version Build App Avail Date
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.4   Beta 3 YES 2/15
InstallAssistant.pkg 14.4   Beta 2 YES 2/7
           

 

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How to download previous versions of macOS

macOS Ventura Full Installers –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-ventura-13-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

macOS Big Sur Full Installers –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

If you are looking for macOS Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra or El Capitan look here –>

https://mrmacintosh.com/how-to-download-macos-catalina-mojave-or-high-sierra-full-installers/

If you are looking for Apple Silicon M1 Full macOS IPSW Restore files, go here >

mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/




macOS Ventura 13.4 Update (22F66) What’s New? RIP seedutil…

macOS Ventura 13.4 Update

macOS Ventura 13.4 Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 5/18/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.4 to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

Big change to macOS Beta enrollment, seedutil is dead!

One of the biggest change in the Ventura 13.4 Update is the death of the macOS beta enrollment tool seedtuil

The seedutil binary and the Apple Beta Utility can no longer be used to enroll into any macOS Beta.

^ an image of the new 13.4 Beta Updates interface.

To enroll in a macOS beta from 13.4 forward, you will need to login with an Apple ID that is associated with a beta.

  • Public Beta
  • Developer Beta
  • AppleSeed Beta

What about the 13.3.1 (a) RSR Update?

Few quick updates on the first Ventura Rapid Security Response Update.

Does the 13.4 Update include all the security fixes in the 13.3.1 (a) RSR ?

Yes! If you did not install the RSR, 13.4 includes all the RSR fixes.

Why can I no longer see the 13.3.1 (a) RSR?

Apple removes the RSR update as soon as a new macOS update is released.

Did Apple ever report what was fixed in the 13.3.1 (a) RSR?

Yes! Apple just updated the Ventura 13.4 Security update article with 2 very important fixes that the 13.3.1 (a) update patched.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 2
  • 2. Bug fixes – 4
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 5
  • 3. Security Fixes – 48
  • 4. Safari – 16.5
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Full installer & IPSW restore file released
  • 6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Update to OCLP 0.6.5 before updating to Ventura 13.4 to prevent WIFI issues on some models!

Below is my macOS Ventura 13.4 Update Video.

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura 13.4 (22F66)
  • Monterey 12.6.6 (21G646)
  • Big Sur 11.7.7 (20G1345)
  • Safari 16.5 is included in the Ventura 13.4 update and is available as a standalone update for macOS Monterey and Big Sur.
  • Xcode – None
  • Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS📱✅

  • iOS 16.5 (20F66)
  • iOS 15.7.6 (19H349)
  • iPadOS 16.5 (20F66)
  • iPadOS 15.7.6 (19H349)
  • tvOS 16.5 (20L562)
  • audioOS 16.5 (20L562)
  • watchOS 9.5 (20T562)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
  • 4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
  • 5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
  • 7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
  • 13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.3.1 Update (22E261)! Emergency Security Update?

macOS Ventura 13.3.1 Update

macOS Ventura 13.3.1 Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 4/10/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura 13.3.1 to the public! This update was a surprise update and includes bug fixes and important security updates.

UPDATE 4/10/23: Apple has released both macOS Monterey 12.6.5 and Big Sur 11.7.6 to patch CVE-2023-28206! Everyone should take note that this is an important patch and should plan to update as soon as possible.

The Ventura 13.3 update is being called an “Emergency Update” by one of the security researchers at the Amnesty International Security Lab.

The CVE for this vulnerability is CVE-2023-28206. Apple says that the vulnerability has been “actively exploited” in the wild.

It is unknown if macOS Monterey or Big Sur is affected by this security issue. Apple did not release an associated security update for either OS.

Apple did however release a Safari 16.4.1 update for both Monterey and Big Sur to patch CVE-2023-28205.

Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 0
  • 2. Bug fixes – 2
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 0
  • 3. Security Fixes – 2
  • 4. Safari – Updated
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Full installer & IPSW restore file released
  • 6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Testing

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.3.1 (22E261)
  • Monterey – None
  • Big Sur – None
  • Safari – 16.4.1 is included in the Ventura 13.3.1 update and is available as a standalone update for macOS Monterey and Big Sur.
  • Xcode – None
  • Studio Display Firmware update = None

iOS📱✅

  • iOS – 16.4.1 (20E252)
  • iPadOS – 16.4.1 (20E252)
  • tvOS – none
  • audioOS – none
  • watchOS – none
My macOS Ventura 13.3.1 Update video.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
  • 4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
  • 5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
  • 7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
  • 13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.3 Update (22E252)! What’s New?

MrMacintosh.com - macOS Ventura 13.3 Update
macOS Ventura 13.3 Update aka “Spring Release”

macOS Ventura 13.3 Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 3/28/23

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura’s 3nd major update to the public! The .3 update is also known as the “Spring Release” because it includes the last large update Ventura will see before macOS 14. The updates after .3 will focus more on smaller fixes and security patches. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

The next day (March 28th) Apple released macOS Ventura 13.4 Beta 1 (22F5027f)

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 6
  • 2. Bug fixes – 4
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 9
  • 3. Security Fixes – 49!!!
  • 4. Safari 16.4 is included in the 13.3 Update. A separate download is now available for Monterey and Big Sur users.
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Full installer & IPSW restore file released
  • 6. Wifi issue fixed? Many users have reported wifi issues after installing 13.2. Multiple people have confirmed that after installing the 13.3 update, the wifi disconnect issues are gone.
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Update to OCLP 0.6.2 before updating to Ventura 13.3! (Update OpenCore on your hard drive first then reboot. Now install the root patches then you can update to Ventura 13.3.)
My macOS Ventura 13.3 Update Video!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.3 (22E252)
  • Monterey – 12.6.4 (21G526)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.5 (20G1225)
  • Safari – 16.4 (18614.4.6.1.6)
  • Xcode –Xcode 14.3 RC 2 (14E222b)
  • Studio Display Firmware update = 16.4 (requires Ventura 13.3)

iOS📱✅

  • iOS 16.4 (20E247)
  • iOS 15.7.4 (19H321)
  • iPadOS 16.4 (20E246)
  • iPadOS 15.7.4 (19H321)
  • tvOS 16.4 (20L497)
  • audioOS 16.4 (20L497)
  • watchOS 9.4 (20T253)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
  • 4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
  • 5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
  • 7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
  • 13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.2.1 Update (22D68)! What’s New?

macOS Ventura 13.2.1 Update

macOS Ventura 13.2.1 Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 02/13

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura’s 2nd minor update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

The Ventura 13.2.1 is a security fix release and does not include any new features. The most import one is the Webkit CVE-2023-23529 vulnerability. NOTE: Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

Apple did not release a security update for Monterey or Big Sur. They did release Safari 16.3.1 for macOS Monterey and Big Sur as a separate software update download.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – 0
  • 2. Bug fixes – 0
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 0
  • 3. Security Fixes – 3
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Full installer & IPSW restore file released
  • 6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – waiting on testing

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.2 (22D49)
  • Monterey – None
  • Big Sur – None
  • Safari – 16.3.1 (18614.4.6.11.6)
  • Xcode – Current version = Xcode 14.2 (14C18)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode -Current version = 14.2
  • Apple Configurator 2 – Current version = 2.16 (8A14)
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

iOS📱✅

  • iOS 16.3.1 (20D67)
  • iPadOS 16.3.1 (20D67)
  • tvOS 16.3.2 (20K672)
  • audioOS 16.3.2 (20K672)
  • watchOS 9.31 (20S664)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
  • 4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
  • 5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
  • 7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
  • 13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Ventura 13.2 Update (22D49)! What’s New?

macOS Ventura 13.2 Update

macOS Ventura 13.2 Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 01/24

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple just released macOS Ventura’s 2nd major update to the public! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

macOS Ventura Rapid Security Responses

In macOS Ventura 13.2, Apple added a mechanism for shipping security fixes to users more frequently. These responses are included in any ensuing minor update (not upgrade) and, on a Mac, updated content appears on the Preboot volume (through symbolic links in /System/Cryptexes/).

Security Keys for Apple ID

This update introduces Security Keys for Apple ID, and includes other enhancements and bug fixes for your Mac. Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key to sign in.

AppleID null login error fixed

If you were getting this Apple ID error, it is fixed in 13.2

Enter your password to set up iCloud.
Enter the password for the Apple ID “(null)”.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – 1
  • 2. Bug fixes – 2
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 5
  • 3. Security Fixes – 22
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Full installer & IPSW restore file released
  • 6. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – waiting on testing
My macOS Ventura 13.2 Update Video

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.2 (22D49)
  • Monterey – 12.6.3 (21G419)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.3 (20G1116)
  • Safari – 16.3 (18614.4.6.1.5)
  • Xcode – Current version = Xcode 14.2 (14C18)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode -Current version = 14.2
  • Apple Configurator 2 – Current version = 2.16 (8A14)
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

iOS📱✅

  • iOS 16.3 (20D47)
  • iOS 15.7.3 (19H307)
  • iPadOS 16.3 (20D47)
  • iPadOS 15.7.3 (19H307)
  • watchOS 9.3 (20S648)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
  • 4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
  • 5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
  • 7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
  • 13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Rapid Security Response Update Version Database

macOS Rapid Security Response Updates

macOS Rapid Security Response Update Database. (DEPRECATED!)

UPDATE 1/6/26: The RSR update system is now deprecated. Apple has replaced RSR updates with the new “Background Security Improvements” Update system. More info –> https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/background-security-improvements-dep93ff7ea78/web

Starting with macOS Ventura, Apple has added a new feature called “Rapid Security Response”. This new update system was designed so that Apple can quickly deploy a small targeted security update. Users no longer have to wait for a large OS updates to be fully protected.

This database will contain both the OS and Safari version number changes when a RSR update is made available.

UPDATED: 7/12/23

NOTE: I’ve included an direct Apple download link for each RSR. The update can not be installed manually, but you can inspect it.

macOS Ventura Security Response Updates

Ventura RSR Build Version Version platform Date
Ventura 13.4.1 (c) 22F770820d 13.4.1 (c) M1/M2 7/12/23
Ventura 13.4.1 (c) 22F770820d 13.4.1 (c) Intel 7/12/23
NOTE: Apple pulled the macOS Ventura 13.4.1 (a) RSR Update.      
Ventura 13.4.1 (a) 22F770820b 13.4.1 (a) M1/M2 7/10/23
Ventura 13.4.1 (a) 22F770820b 13.4.1 (a) Intel 7/10/23
Ventura 13.3.1 (a) (22E772610a) 13.3.1 (a) M1/M2 5/01/23
Ventura 13.3.1 (a) (22E772610a) 13.3.1 (a) Intel 5/01/23
Ventura 13.2 (22D7750270e) (b) 13.2 (b) Beta 1/09/23
Ventura 13.2 (22D7750270d) (a) 13.2 (a) Beta 12/15/22
Ventura 13.2 Beta 1 No RSR    
Ventura 13.1 No RSR    

macOS Ventura RSR Safari Updates

Ventura RSR Version Safari Version Date
Ventura 13.3.1 (a)  Safari 16.4 (18615.1.26.110.1)  5/1/23
Ventura 13.2 (b) Beta Safari 16.2 (18614.4.1) 1/09/23
Ventura 13.2 (a) Beta Safari 16.2 (18614.4.1.500.1) 12/15/22
Ventura 13.2 Beta 1 Safari 16.2 (18614.4.1) No RSR
Ventura 13.1 Safari 16.2 (18614.3.7.1.5) No RSR

NOTE: RSR and macOS Updates are cumulative.

Example: Ventura 13.2 (a) <– Ventura 13.2 (b) <– Ventura 13.3

Each new version of macOS includes the previous fixes.

macOS Ventura 13.1 (22C65) Update! What’s New?

macOS Ventura 13.1 Update

macOS Ventura 13.1 Update is now Available!

UPDATED: 12/14

This article will be continually updated as new information comes in.

Apple has released macOS Ventura’s first major update to the public! The 13.1 update comes only a few weeks after the 13.0.1 update. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – 2
  • 2. Bug fixes – 5
  • 3. Security Fixes – 33
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – 9
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW -Full installer & IPSW restore file released
  • 6. Advanced Data Protection for iCloud released! Note: this new feature is only compatible with macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2.
  • 7. #MacAdmins note – The Ventura 13.1 update will now show up for Monterey users who have not updated to 12.6.1. Even though you have a Major deferral set, the Ventura Upgrade will now show up as a smaller delta upgrade. Once the user is on 12.6.1, you can block the delta upgrade with a Major Deferral. If you still have users on 12.6 and below, you can still have a minor deferral date set to 50 days users will still see the 12.6.1 update but not see the Ventura delta upgrade..
  • 8. WiFi connectivity issue in crowded area bug fixed in 13.1! https://systemstatus.ucla.edu/status?id=status_record&service=a8226ec01b1651509ca4a602b24bcb20
  • 9. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Ventura 13.1 update successfully installed on a 6,1 Mac Pro with OCLP 0.5.2. NOTE: Do not revert the post volume patches to get a smaller update. OCLP + Ventura require the full 11GB update to prevent issues & “preparing” erros
My macOS Ventura 13.1 Update Video!

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.1 (22C65)
  • Monterey – 12.6.2 (21G320)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.2 (20G1020)
  • Catalina – Still Dead
  • Safari – 16.2 (18614.3.7.1.5)
  • Xcode – 14.2 (14C18)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – 14.2
  • Apple Configurator 2 – 2.16 (8A14)
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

iOS📱✅

  • iOS – 16.2 (20C65)
  • iOS – 15.7.2 (19H218)
  • iPadOS – 16.2 (20C65)
  • iPadOS – 15.7.2 (19H218)
  • tvOS – 16.2 (20K362)
  • audioOS – 16.2 (20K362)
  • watchOS – 9.2 (20S361)

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Areas of interest for this update
  • 3. Ventura Public & Beta Release History
  • 4. macOS Ventura Full Installer.app
  • 5. Apple Silicon M1 &M2 IPSW Restore file Update
  • 6. macOS Ventura Update sizes
  • 7. Apple Silicon M1 System Firmware Version
  • 8. Apple Silicon M1 OS loader Version (iBoot)
  • 9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
  • 10. Safari Update
  • 11. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Ventura
  • 12. Security Content of macOS Ventura
  • 13. macOS Ventura Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes

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macOS Monterey 12.6.2 (21G320) Update! What’s New?

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Update

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Update is now Available

UPDATED: 12/14/22

Today Apple released the 12.6.2 update, it is the 11th overall for macOS Monterey. The previous update 12.6.1, was released a month and a half ago. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

Enterprise & Education macOS Ventura Upgrade Note:

The 12.6.1 Update is required if you need to block macOS Ventura via Major MDM (1-90) Day deferral. Now that Ventura 13.1 is out, the upgrade will start showing up as a delta upgrade for 12.3-12.6 users. The only way to block the delta upgrade it is to update to 12.6.1. After doing so, you can block the delta upgrade via Major Deferral. If you have some Macs still on 12.3-12.6 you can still block the delta upgrade via Minor MDM deferral. Keep in mind you will be in a catch 22 if you do this, as users will not be able to download the 12.6.2 update. BUT they will be able to install the 12.6.1 update still if you have the deferral date set to under 50 days.

WiFi connectivity issue in crowded area bug fixed in 13.1! https://systemstatus.ucla.edu/status?id=status_record&service=a8226ec01b1651509ca4a602b24bcb20

Apple’s description of the 12.6.2 update:

“This update is recommended for all users and improves the security of macOS.“

That means that this update is focused around security and not bug fixes or new features.

Quick Summary

  1. Enhancements – None
  2. Bug fixes – None
  3. Enterprise fixes – None
  4. Security Updates – 13
  5. Safari Security fixes – 16.2 = 8
  6. Full installer and M1 IPSW – 12.6.2 Full installer released – 12.6.1 is the final IPSW for macOS Monterey
  7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher – Tested good on a 2012 MBPro 15″ & OCLP 0.5.2.
My macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Update Video
macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Update

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.1 (22C65)
  • Monterey – 12.6.2 (21G320)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.2 (20G1020)
  • Catalina – Still Dead
  • Safari – 16.2
  • Xcode – 14.2 (14C18)
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Current version 14.2
  • Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.16 (8A14)
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

iOS📱✅

  • iOS – 16.2 (20C65)
  • iOS – 15.7.2 (19H218)
  • iPadOS – 16.2 (20C65)
  • iPadOS – 15.7.2 (19H218)
  • tvOS – 16.2 (20K362)
  • audioOS – 16.2 (20K362)
  • watchOS – 9.2 (20S361)
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