Category: macOS Update

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 ðŸ“±âœ…

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

macOS ðŸ’» ✅

  • 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 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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macOS Monterey 12.1 Update (21C52) is Live! What’s New?

macOS Monterey 12.1 Update

macOS Monterey 12.1 is now available!

UPDATED 12/14

Apple just released the first major update to macOS Monterey. The update comes a month and a half after the October 25th release.

Quick Summary

  1. 112.1 is now available as a delta update, Full Installer & M1 IPSW Restore file
  2. Universal Control = Delayed until Spring 2022
  3. Memory Leaks – Multiple reports. Some are saying some of the memory leaks are fixed, while others are still having issues.
  4. 2021 16″ M1 MacBook Pro charging fix when lid is closed
  5. Mojave to Big Sur & Monterey Upgrade issue fixed! – More info https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-upgrade-to-big-sur-failed-stuck-progress-bar-fix-prevention/

macOS Monterey Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. New Features – 7
  • 2. Resolved Issues – 7
  • 3. Security Fixes – 42
  • 3. New Enhancements – 3
  • 4. Enterprise – 5
  • 5. Undocumented Fixes – 1

Other Apple Releases

  • 1. iOS 15.2 (19C56)
  • 2. iPadOS 15.2 (19C56)
  • 3. watchOS 8.3 (19S55)
  • 4. tvOS 15.2 (19K53)
  • 5. HomePodOS 15.2 (19K52) 
  • 6. Monterey 12.1 (21C52)
  • 7. Big Sur 11.6.2 (20G313)
  • 8. Catalina 2021-008 (19H1615)
  • 9. Xcode 13.2 (13C90)
My macOS Monterey 12.1 What’s New 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 Monterey Beta 7 Update (21A5522h) is Live! What’s New?

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macOS Monterey Beta 7 What’s New ?

macOS Monterey Beta 7 is now available for Developers.

UPDATED 9/28

Apple just dropped macOS Monterey Beta 7. The update comes one day after iOS 15 Launch Day. It has been 3 weeks since macOS Monterey Beta 6. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update.

  1. Beta 7 is now available as a Delta update, M1 IPSW Restore File & Full Installer
  2. Full Installer & Public Beta are not available EDIT: Available now!
  3. Something is wrong with the Monterey Beta 7 Full Installer! Once downloaded it is only a 32MB stub file. I’ve submitted this issue to Apple Enterprise Support. The installer should be fixed in Beta 8.
  4. Does Monterey Beta 7 address the FORCEDENTRY iMessage zero-click exploit? – Unknown
  5. Universal Control = Not mentioned in iOS 15.1 Beta or Monterey Beta 7 Patch notes
  6. SideCar Preference Pane = SideCar settings was moved to the Display Preferences Pane.
  7. New “Focus” setting Notifications when settings are changed on iPhone or iPad.

macOS Monterey Beta Patch Notes Summary

  • 1. Enterprise – 0
  • 2. New Features – 0
  • 3. Known Issues – 20
  • 4. Resolved Issues – 3
  • 5. Deprecations – 6
My macOS Monterey Beta 7 Update Video.

Table of Contents

  • 1. Apple Links
  • 2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Monterey
  • 3. Undocumented macOS Monterey Beta 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 11.5.2 Update (20G95) is Live! What’s New?

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macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 Update

macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 Update (20G95) is now available for all users!

UPDATED: 08/13

Apple just dropped the new macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 Update. Let’s find out what’s new in this update!

The only information that we have so far is this line from the update text.

“macOS 11.5.2 includes bug fixes for your Mac.”

UPDATE: Apple has updated the security updates page.

macOS Big Sur 11.5.2
This update has no published CVE entries.

The update must be related to an OS level fix.

I’m looking into the update now so we can figure out what it actually fixes.

UPDATE: Howard Oakley found that the build version of Safari increased from 16611.3.10.1.3 to 16611.3.10.1.6. He also noted a few version number changes to private frameworks.

https://eclecticlight.co/2021/08/11/what-has-changed-in-macos-11-5-2/

My macOS Big Sur 11.5.2 Update (I had a little fun with the thumbnail LOL)
  • 0 – New Features
  • 0 – Resolved Issues
  • 0 – Security Fixes
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macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 Update (20G80) is Live! What’s New?

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macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 Update is now available for all users.

macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 Update (20G80) is now available for all users!

UPDATED 07/26

Apple just dropped the new macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 Update. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update!

The Big Sur 11.5.1 update fixes a serious exploit where an application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Apple says the following –>

Apple is aware of a report that this issue may have been actively exploited.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212622

My recommendation is to update your Big Sur devices ASAP.

macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 Patch Notes Summary

  • 0 – New Features
  • 0 – Resolved Issues
  • 1 – Security Fixes
Mr. Macintosh macOS Big Sur 11.5.1 update video!
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macOS Big Sur 11.5 Update (20G71) is Live! What’s New?

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macOS Big Sur 11.5 Update is now available!

macOS Big Sur 11.5 (20G71) is now available for all users!

UPDATED 07/24/21

Apple just dropped the new macOS Big Sur 11.5 Update. The update is usually released alongside iOS. We instead got a second release candidate of 11.5. The build version of RC1 was 20G70. The new build is 20G71. Apple did not provide any information on the differences between 20G70 & 20G71. It has been about one and a half months since Apple released 11.4. Let’s jump in and find out what’s new in this update!

macOS Big Sur 11.5 Patch Notes Summary

  • 1 – New Feature
  • 2 – Resolved Issues
  • 2 – New Enterprise Features
  • 7 – Enterprise Changes/Fixes
  • 35 – Security Fixes
Mr. Macintosh Video on the macOS Big Sur 11.5 Update in only 5 min!
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