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macOS Big Sur 11.7.2 (20G1020) Update! What’s New?

macOS Big Sur 11.7.2 Update

macOS Big Sur 11.7.2 Update is now available!

Apple just released macOS Big Sur 11.7.2, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple still fixes previous update bugs & major issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates, but usually only address security issues.

Big Sur Update Quick Overview

  1. macOS Big Sur 11.7.2 Update addresses multiple security vulnerabilities.
  2. Big Sur 11.7.2 Full installer is available!
  3. Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
  4. Safari update = 16.2

macOS Big Sur Update Summary

  • New Features – None
  • Resolved Issues – None
  • Security Fixes – 10

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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Can’t Accept iCloud Terms after macOS Install. Agree Button Greyed Out!

After installing macOS Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave and Catalina you can’t continue past the iCloud terms and conditions window because they Agree button is greyed out.

UPDATED 1/10/23

Users started reporting this issue late last week.

A quick summary of the issue.

The issue is triggered after attempting to sign into iCloud at the setup assistant window after installing macOS with the following OS listed below. You will be unable to continue past the screen, because the Agree button is greyed out.

The issue affects the following macOS versions 👇

  • 1. macOS Catalina 10.15
  • 2. macOS Mojave 10.14
  • 3. macOS High Sierra 10.13
  • 4. macOS Sierra 10.12
  • 5. OS X El Capitan 10.11
  • 6. OS X Yosemite 10.10
  • 7. OS X Mavericks 10.9
My quick video demonstrating the issue

Reproducing the issue.

The issue can be reproduced every time by attempting to sign into iCloud in the setup assistant window.

How to Fix the Issue

The fix is very simple, all you need to do is click the back button. Then click “Set Up Later” at the top of the Sign In with Your Apple ID window.

Click “Set Up Later” to bypass the issue.

Walk though the rest of the macOS setup assistant until you get to the desktop.

You can still sign into iCloud once you get into the OS.

The good news is that you can sign into iCloud in system preferences after the setup assistant.

What is causing the issue?

Unknown at this time. Could it be a server side issue? I will update if I find any further info.

macOS Ventura 13.0.1 (22A400) Update is Live! What’s New?

macOS Ventura 13.0.1 Update

macOS Ventura 13.0.1 update is now available!

UPDATED: 11/12

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

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

The Ventura 13.0.1 patch notes state:

This update includes bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

We know the update fixes security vulnerabilities but how many and what kind of bugs are fixed?

UPDATE: @0xmachos – Nov 10 Appears that macOS Ventura 13.0.1 has fixed the Endpoint Security Framework (ESF) Full Disk Access (FDA) permission bug https://github.com/objective-see/BlockBlock/issues/54#issuecomment-1310082160

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – none
  • 2. Bug fixes – Maybe???????
  • 3. Security Fixes – 2
  • 4. Enterprise Changes – none
  • 5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Full Installer & IPSW file are now available
  • 6. #MacAdmins note – This update was released in the first 30 days of launch, and will NOT show up as a delta upgrade for MDM supervised Macs.
  • 7. OpenCore Legacy Patcher Users – Ventura 13.0.1 update successfully installed on a 6,1 Mac Pro with OCLP 0.5.1. 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

Full Apple Update Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.0.1 (22A400)
  • Monterey – none
  • Big Sur – none
  • Catalina – Still Dead
  • Safari – Not updated
  • Xcode – Current Version = 14.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode – Current version 14.1
  • Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

iOS📱✅

  • iOS 16.1.1 (20B101)
  • iPadOS 16.1.1 (20B101)
  • watchOS – None
  • tvOS – None
  • audioOS – None
My macOS Ventura 13.0.1 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 Big Sur 11.7.1 (20G918) Update! What’s New?

macOS Big Sur 11.7.1 Update

Big Sur 11.7.1 is now available for all users.

Today, Apple released macOS Big Sur 11.7.1, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Big Sur is now in Security Update mode. Apple still fixes previous update bugs & major issues in Big Sur and Catalina updates, but usually only address security issues.

Big Sur Update Quick Overview

  1. macOS Big Sur 11.7.1 Update addresses multiple security vulnerabilities.
  2. Big Sur 11.7.1 Full installer is available!
  3. Apple stopped releasing M1 IPSW restore files after version 11.6.
  4. A Safari update = 16.1

macOS Big Sur Update Summary

  • New Features – None
  • Resolved Issues – None
  • Security Fixes – 3

Full Apple OS Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura 13.0 (22A380)
  • Monterey – 12.6.1 (21G217)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.1 (20G918)
  • Catalina – Still Dead
  • Xcode = 14.0.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode = 14.0
  • Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5
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macOS Monterey 12.6.1 Update (21G217) What’s New?

macOS Monterey 12.6.1 Update

macOS Monterey 12.6.1 is now Available.

UPDATED: 10/25/22

Today Apple released the 12.6.1 update, the tenth overall for macOS Monterey. The previous update 12.6, was released only two weeks ago. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

IMPORTANT Enterprise & Education Note:

The 12.6.1 Update is required if you need to block macOS Ventura via minor MDM 90 Day deferral. More on that later.

Apple’s description of the 12.6.1 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 – waiting
  4. Security Updates – Waiting
  5. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Waiting
  6. Safari – Safari 16.1 is now available as a separate download & requires Monterey 12.5.
  7. Xcode –
  8. Xcode Command Line tools –
  9. Apple Studio Display Update – None
  10. OpenCore Legacy Patcher – not tested yet.
Monterey 12.6.1 Update

Full Apple OS Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura 13.0 (22A380)
  • Monterey – 12.6.1 (21G217)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.1 (20G918)
  • Catalina – Still Dead
  • Xcode = 14.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode = 14.0
  • Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5
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macOS Ventura 13.0 (22A380) is Live! What’s New?

MrMacintosh.com - macOS Ventura
macOS Ventura Public Release

macOS Ventura is now available!

UPDATED: 10/24

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

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.o to the public! Apple had released announced Ventura on June 6th 2022 at WWDC. Four and a half months later, it is ready and is now available! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

#MacAdmins Important Note! Apple just posted important information about the Ventura Upgrade process. Please check it out the new Apple links below.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – 26
  • 2. Security Fixes – 66
  • 3. Enterprise Changes – 14
  • 4. Full installer and M1 IPSW – Now available, no word yet on the 12.6.1 IPSW
  • 5. Safari – Safari 16.1 is included in Ventura 13.0 and is available as a separate download for Monterey & Big Sur
  • 6. Mobile Device update 1.0.0.0 Released.

Full Apple macOS Release list

macOS 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – 13.0 (22A380)
  • Monterey – 12.6.1 (21G217)
  • Big Sur – 11.7.1 (20G918)
  • Catalina – Still Dead
  • Safari – Safari 16.1
  • Xcode – 14.0.1
  • Command Line Tools for Xcode = 14
  • Apple Configurator – Current version = 2.15.1
  • Apple Studio Display Firmware Update – Current Version = 15.5

Table of Contents

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

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macOS Ventura 13.0 RC 2 (22A380) is Live! What’s New?

macOS Ventura Release Candidate 2

macOS Ventura Developer RC2

UPDATED: 10/20

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

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13 Release Candidate 2! Apple had released RC1 on Tuesday. They also announced the official release date of Ventura – October 24th! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

#TakeNote Apple press release recap

New Hardware:

  • iPad Pro – updated to M2
  • iPad – USB-C, new colors, A14 Chip & 12MP front cam
  • Apple TV – A15 chip & more storage + USB-C remote
  • USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter

Release Dates: iPadOS 16 & macOS Ventura = Oct 24th

#MacAdmins Important Note! Apple just posted important information about the Ventura Upgrade process. Please check it out! appleseed.apple.com/it

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Developer Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – Waiting on notes
  • 2. Known Issues –
  • 3. Resolved Issues –
  • 4. Depreciations –
  • 5. Enterprise Changes –

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-13-release-notes

Full Apple OS Beta Release list

macOS RC2 💻 ✅

  • Ventura 13 RC2 (22A380)
  • Monterey – None
  • Big Sur – None
  • Catalina – Still Dead

Table of Contents

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

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macOS Ventura 13 RC (22A379) is Live! What’s New?

macOS Ventura Release Candidate

macOS Ventura Developer RC

UPDATED: 10/19

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

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13 Release Candidate! Apple had a press release today introducing new iPads and & Apple TV. They also announced the official release date of Ventura – October 24th! Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

#TakeNote Apple press release recap

New Hardware:

  • iPad Pro – updated to M2
  • iPad – USB-C, new colors, A14 Chip & 12MP front cam
  • Apple TV – A15 chip & more storage + USB-C remote
  • USB-C to Apple Pencil Adapter

Release Dates: iPadOS 16 & macOS Ventura = Oct 24th

#MacAdmins Important Note! Apple just posted important information about the Ventura Upgrade process. Please check it out! appleseed.apple.com/it

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Developer Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – Waiting on notes
  • 2. Known Issues –
  • 3. Resolved Issues –
  • 4. Depreciations –
  • 5. Enterprise Changes –

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-13-release-notes

Full Apple OS Beta Release list

macOS RC 💻 ✅

  • Ventura 13 (22A379)
  • Monterey
  • Big Sur
  • Catalina

Table of Contents

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

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macOS Ventura Beta 11 (22A5373b) is Live! What’s New?

macOS Ventura Developer Beta

macOS Ventura Developer Beta 11

UPDATED: 10/12

Apple just released macOS Ventura Developer Beta 11, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

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

#MacAdmins Important Note! Apple just posted important information about the Ventura Upgrade process. Please check it out! appleseed.apple.com/it

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Developer Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – Waiting on notes
  • 2. Known Issues –
  • 3. Resolved Issues –
  • 4. Depreciations –
  • 5. Enterprise Changes –

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-13-release-notes

Full Apple OS Beta Release list

macOS Beta 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – Developer Beta 11 (22A5373b) – Public Beta – Tomorrow
  • Monterey
  • Big Sur

iOS Beta 📱✅

Table of Contents

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

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macOS Ventura Beta 8 (22A5352e) is Live! What’s New?

macOS Ventura Developer Beta 8

macOS Ventura Developer Beta 8

UPDATED: 9/21

Apple just released macOS Ventura Developer Beta 8, let’s jump in and find out what’s new!

Public Beta 6 & Beta 8 Full installer are now available

The Ventura Beta 8 M1 IPSW Restore file is available.

macOS Ventura Patch Notes Summary

The numbers below are from the Ventura Developer Patch Notes.

  • 1. New Features – None
  • 2. Known Issues – 8
  • 3. Resolved Issues – None
  • 4. Depreciations – 4
  • 5. Enterprise Changes – 4

https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-13-release-notes

Full Apple OS Beta Release list

macOS Beta 8 💻 ✅

  • Ventura – Developer Beta 8 – Public Beta 6
  • Monterey – 12.6 (21G115) Current
  • Big Sur – 11.7 (20G817) Current
  • Xcode 14 – (14A309) Current
  • Studio Display Firmware – None
  • Apple Configurator Beta – None

iOS Beta 📱✅

  • iOS 16.1 Beta 2 (20B5050f)
  • iPadOS 16.1 Beta 2 (20B5050f)
  • tvOS 16.1 Beta 2 (20K5046d)
  • watchOS 9.1 Beta 2 (20S5049d)
  • HomePodOS 16.1 Beta 2(20K5046d)

Table of Contents

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

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