macOS Big Sur 11.4 (20F71) is now available for all users!
UPDATED 05/27/21
Apple just dropped the new macOS Big Sur 11.4 Update (on a Monday???). The 11.4 update was released only a month after 11.3 Let’s jump in and find out what’s new!
The 11.4 update also patches the screen shot vulnerability CVE-2021-30713.
The detection team noted that once installed on the victim’s system, XCSSET was using this bypass specifically for the purpose of taking screenshots of the user’s desktop without requiring additional permissions.
jamf.com
Jamf security researchers found the vulnerability and detailed it in the article below.
https://www.jamf.com/blog/zero-day-tcc-bypass-discovered-in-xcsset-malware/
macOS Big Sur 11.4 Patch Notes Summary
- 58 – Security Fixes
- 2 – New Features
- 8 -Enterprise Changes/Fixes
- 5- Resolved Issues
Table of Contents
- 1. Apple Links
- 2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Big Sur
- 3. Apple Articles of interest related to the macOS Big Sur Update
- 4. Undocumented macOS Big Sur Update changes & fixes
- 5. Big Sur 11 Final Release History
- 6. macOS Big Sur 11 Standalone Pkg downloads no longer available.
- 7. macOS Big Sur Full Installer.app
- 8. macOS Big Sur Update sizes for Intel and M1
- 9. Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update
- 10. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
- 11. Apple Silicon IPSW Restore file Update
- 12. Safari Update
- 13. What’s new for enterprise in macOS Big Sur
- 14. Security Content of macOS Big Sur
- 15. macOS Big Sur Release Notes / Patch Notes / Changes
Click “Continue Reading” for the rest of the article.
1. Apple Links
AppleSeed Notes Link = appleseed.apple.com/
Developer Public Link = developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes
Direct Link to macOS Big Sur Patch Notes – https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-big-sur-11_4-release-notes
macOS Deployment References Changes – https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment-reference-macos/document-revision-history-apd04dff7069/web
2. Mr. Macintosh articles of interest for Apple Silicon & macOS Big Sur
How to reinstall macOS on your Apple Silicon M1 Mac
mrmacintosh.com/how-to-reinstall-macos-on-your-apple-silicon-mac-everything-you-need-to-know/
How to reinstall macOS with Apple Configurator 2 and IPSW Files.
mrmacintosh.com/restore-macos-firmware-on-an-apple-silicon-mac-boot-to-dfu-mode/
Apple Silicon IPSW macOS Big Sur Database
mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/
macOS Big Sur 11 Full Installer Download Database (InstallAssistant.pkg)
https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
3. Articles of interest & info related to the macOS Big Sur Update
- 1. None as of right now.
4. Undocumented macOS Big Sur update changes & fixes
- 1. None as of right now.
5. Big Sur 11 Final Release History
- 10. Big Sur 11.4 (20F71) – (05/24/21) – Current Release
- 9. Big Sur 11.3.1 (20E241) – (05/03/21) – My Release Notes
- 8. Big Sur 11.3 (20E232) – (04/26/21) – My Release Notes
- 7. Big Sur 11.2.3 (20D91) – (03/08/21) – My Release Notes
- 6. Big Sur 11.2.2 (20D80) – 2/25/21 – My Release Notes
- 5. Big Sur 11.2.1 (20D74) – 02/09/21 – My Release Notes
- 4. Big Sur 11.2 Final (20D64) – 02/01/21 – My Release Notes
- 3. Big Sur 11.1 Final (20C69) – 12/14/20 – My Release Notes
- 2. Big Sur 11.0.1 (20B50) – 11/19/20 – My Release Notes
- 1. Big Sur 11.0.1 Final (20B29) – 11/12/20 – My Release Notes
6. macOS Big Sur 11 Standalone Pkg downloads no longer available.
Note: Starting with macOS Big Sur, Combo and Delta update pkg’s aka packages are not available as standalone downloads.
More Info – eclecticlight.co/2020/12/17/apple-has-stopped-providing-standalone-installers-for-macos-updates/
6. macOS Big Sur Full Installer.app
The full installer of MacOS Big Sur 11.4 is now available.
In the link below, I have a listing and links to all of the Beta & Final versions of the macOS Big Sur Full installer.
https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
InstallAssistant.pkg = Full download. Installing this package will add the full “Install macOS Big Sur.app” to your applications folder.
Link – macOS Big Sur Mac App Store
Size = 5 to 12.4GB
Requirements – macOS Big Sur 11 Requirements
8. macOS Big Sur Update sizes for Intel and M1
Apple Silicon M1 Update
Delta Update size for Apple Silicon M1 Mac devices. The size listed is for one update behind. Example 11.3.1 > 11.4
11.4 Update Size = 3.06GB – (3.96GB Actual)
11.3 Update Size = 2.4GB – (3.30GB Actual)
11.2.3 Update Size = 5.71GB – (6.42GB Actual)
11.2.2 Update Size = 2.44GB – (3.37GB Actual)
11.2 Update Size = 2.5GB – (3.43GB Actual)
11.1 Update Size = 3.26GB – (4.19GB Actual)
11.0.1 Update Size 3.66GB – (4.59GB Actual)
Intel Big Sur Delta Update
This is the update is for updating from 11.3.1 > 11.4
Size = 3.06GB
Intel Big Sur Combo Update
This is update is for updating from 11.0.1 > 11.4
Size = 12.0GB+
9. Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update
This update has a new firmware update. This version number is reported in System Information under “System Firmware Version“
Apple Silicon M1 Firmware Update = Updated – 6723.120.36
Previous Firmware Updates
- 14. Big Sur 11.4 – 6723.120.36
- 13. Big Sur 11.3.1 – 6723.101.4
- 12. Big Sur 11.3 – 6723.101.4
- 11. Big Sur 11.2.3 – 6723.81.1
- 10. Big Sur 11.2.2 – 6723.81.1
- 9. Big Sur 11.2.1 – 6723.81.1
- 8. Big Sur 11.2 – 6723.81.1
- 5. Big Sur 11.1 – 6723.61.3
- 2. Big Sur 11.0.1 – 6723.50.2
- 1. Big Sur 11.0 – 6723.41.11
10. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
The Version of BridgeOS for your T2 Security Chip (2018-2020 Intel Macs) was updated.
BridgeOS version = 18.16.14663.0.0
Size = 466MB
Previous T2 Bridge Updates
- 19. 11.4 Final = 18.16.14663.0.0
- 18. 11.3.1 Final = 18.16.14556.0.0 – Build version 29
- 17. 11.3 Final = 18.16.14556.0.0
- 16. 11.2.3 Final = 18.16.14347.0.0 – Build version 5
- 15. Previous 11.2.2 Prod = 18.16.14347.0.0
- 14. Previous 11.2.1 Prod = 18.16.14346.0.0
- 13. Previous 11.2 Prod = 18.16.14346.0.0
- 12. Previous 11.1 Prod = 18.16.13030.0.0 Build Version 11
- 11. Previous 11.1 RC = 18.16.13030.0.0
- 10. Previous 11.1 Beta 2 = 18.16.13026.5.2
- 9. Previous 11.1 Beta = 18.16.13017.5.3
- 8. Previous Beta RC2 = 18.16.12560.5.1
- 7. Previous Beta 11 = 18.15.12551
- 6. Previous Beta 10 = 18.16.12402.5.2
- 5. Previous Beta 9 = 18.16.12390.5.1
- 4. Previous Beta 8 = 18.16.12380 Build Version 3
- 3. Previous Beta 7 = 18.16.12380
- 2. Previous Beta 6 = 18.16.12370.5.1
- 1. Previous Beta 5 = 18.16.10358.5.2
11. Apple Silicon IPSW Restore file Update
Apple has released the full IPSW restore file for Apple Silicon Macs. I keep track of all of them in my Apple Silicon Firmware Database
https://mrmacintosh.com/apple-silicon-m1-full-macos-restore-ipsw-firmware-files-database/
- 9. macOS Big Sur 11.4 = UniversalMac_11.4_Restore.ipsw
- 8. macOS Big Sur 11.3.1 = UniversalMac_11.3.1_20E241_Restore.ipsw
- 7. macOS Big Sur 11.3 = UniversalMac_11.3_20E232_Restore.ipsw
- 6. macOS Big Sur 11.2.3 = UniversalMac_11.2.3_20D91_Restore.ipsw
- 5. macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 = UniversalMac_11.2.2_20D80_Restore.ipsw
- 4. macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 = UniversalMac_11.2.1_20D74_Restore.ipsw
- 3. macOS Big Sur 11.2 = UniversalMac_11.2_20D64_Restore.ipsw
- 2. macOS Big Sur 11.1 = UniversalMac_11.1_20C69_Restore.ipsw
- 1. macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 = UniversalMac_11.0.1_20B29_Restore.ipsw
12. Safari Update
The new version of Safar (14.1.1) is included in the macOS Big Sur 11.4 update.
- 11.4 = 14.1.1 (16611.2.7.1.4)
- 11.3.1 = 14.1 (16611.1.21.161.6)
- 11.3 = 14.1 (16611.1.21.161.3)
13. What’s new for Enterprise in macOS Big Sur
- 1. Using MDM to install software updates works more reliably on Mac computers with Apple silicon.
- 2. Resolves an issue where first login with a mobile account does not create a login keychain.
- 3. Setup Assistant no longer skips Location Services when account creation is skipped by MDM.
- 4. App installations from MDM are no longer canceled during setup when the country is changed.
- 5. Resolves an issue where DNS lookups may fail when using an authenticated proxy or a proxy configured with a PAC file.
- 6. Resolves an issue where the Kerberos SSO extension may fail to renew credentials.
- 7. Resolves an issue where iCloud Keychain sync could not be restricted by MDM.
- 8. Resolves an issue where StorNext volumes from fsforeignservers file would not mount automatically.
14. Security Content of macOS Big Sur 11.4
macOS Big Sur 11.4 Security Document
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212529
15. macOS Big Sur 11.4 (20F71) Release Notes
macOS Big Sur 11.4 — Restart Required
macOS Big Sur 11.4 adds Apple Podcasts subscriptions and channels and includes important bug fixes.
Video Cards
- You can now use graphics cards based on the AMD Navi RDNA2 architecture (6800, 6800XT and 6900XT). (73709953)
Podcasts
- Apple Podcasts subscriptions are available for purchase via monthly and annual subscriptions
- Channels group together collections of shows from podcast creators
This release also fixes the following issues:
- Bookmarks in Safari may get reordered or moved into a folder that can appear hidden
- Certain websites may not display correctly after your Mac wakes from sleep
- Keywords may not be included when exporting a photo from the Photos app
- Preview may become unresponsive when searching PDF documents
- 16-inch MacBook may become unresponsive when playing Civilization VI
For more detailed information about this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211896
For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
macOS Big Sur 11.4 update
Big Sur 11.4 changes
Big Sur 11.4 release notes
Hi Mr. Macintosh,
I was succesful installing Big Sur on my MacBook Pro 2009, however I found interesting thing.
Before update graphic accelerator it was ok, the graphic was good, the only downside is slow on processing, and then after update the graphic becomes pixellate, specially on control center part.
Perhaps the driver that came with Big Sur installation is much better?
Do I need to redo the patch again?
Thanks a lot for sharing this information, it can really help anyone out there with their obsolete MacBook.
Yes! Each time you install an update you need to install the volume gpu patches again ?
Hi Mr Macintosh, I have tried multiple times to upgrade my 2013 iMac (not supported) to 11.4 and it keeps coming up with an error whilst writing to the disk. I have used 4 different USB sticks two completely new with no help. the error message is;
Error 1×252
Message: “Password:Erasing disk: 0%… 10%…
Error erasing disk error number (-69888, 0)
An error occurred erasing the disk.”
Output: “”
Is there anything else you can recommend to get around this error?
Thank you for your great work with these updates, really appreciated.
Regards, Peter
Spotlight has a hold on the USB and will not let it unmount. pull the usb and plug it in again then try. or reboot and quickly try to perform the erase again.
MacBook Air (M1, 2020),version 11.1 (20C69)
Downloaded update 11.4 twice at final check when download is complete it says download error and returns back to the avail update check previously downloaded files dismissed and all starts from 0%.Any idea what to do with it?
After update from 11.13.1 to 11.14, patch kexts show errors and wiFi still not working
—–Error 1×1
Message: “–2012 patches only contains WiFI patches, however no WiFi patches were requested/are needed.”
Output: “Welcome to PatchKexts.sh (for Patched Sur)!
—–
what should I do
11.4 on my M1 MacBook Pro disabled my ability to use an external monitor. Warning to others.
Hello! Did you find any solution? External monitors no more working for me on my M1 MacBook Air after updating to macOS 11.4
Is it possible to download the update and apply it later? I’d like to download it at my office and the apply the update when I get home.
softwareupdate -da
will do the trick
Not sure I understand. I assume that is a terminal command, right?
I dug a bit deeper and found the options. Very cool. I had never heard of this tool. One question though, where does it store updates? /library/updates maybe?
New location on big sur is
/System/Library/AssetsV2/com_apple_MobileAsset_MacSoftwareUpdate
A folder is created in that update folder when an update is downloaded.
Thank you
We can upgrade from Catalina to Big Sur 11.4 using this installer, right ? I have enough space on my disk.
Yes!
Did anyone test 6900 xt with eGPU on MacOS 11.4 ?
I tried one Sapphire Nitro+ with a Razer Core X chroma but the system does not seem to detect the video cart.
My bad, it actually works like a charm, no problem running 6900 xt Sapphire Nitro+ with Razer Core X chroma on MacOS 11.4.
my Mac book Pro 15-inch,Mid2012
2.3Ghz Quad-core intel Corei7
after update Big Sur 11.4
airplay,facetime are not working
please help me what to do
This seems like unsupported model? How did you get Big Sur on it?
Sorry, but the Continue Reading link at
https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-big-sur-11-4-update-20f71-is-live-whats-new/
is still dead.
I think your title for number 13 is wrong, it lists 11.3.1 but should be 11.4? Also where you do get this info about the enterprise changes? My organization has had some issues with DNS intermittently failing and I am curious to learn more about the “DNS lookups no longer fail when using an authenticated proxy or a proxy PAC file.”
Scott thank you for the note, I fixed the errors!
Sorry Scott, I forgot to post the link for enterprise changes for you. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211911
“Continue Reading” link is dead.
Fixed thank you Jeff.