macOS Monterey 12.2.1 is now available!
- 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.
- 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.
- Full installer and M1 IPSW Restore file released.
- 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
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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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. Articles of interest & info related to macOS Monterey
- 1. None
3. Undocumented macOS Monterey changes & fixes
- 1. None
4. Monterey Release History
- 16. Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62) – 2/10/22 – My Release Notes
- 15. Monterey 12.2 (21D49) -1/24/22 – My Release Notes
- 14. Monterey 12.1 (21C52) – 12/13/21 – My Release Notes
- 13. Monterey 12.0.1 Final (21A559) – 10/25/21 – My Release Notes
- 12. Monterey 12.0.1 RC2 (21A559) – 10/21/21 – My Release Notes
- 11. Monterey 12.0.1 RC (21A558) – 10/18/21 – My Release Notes
- 10. Monterey Beta 10 (21A5552a) – 10/13/21 – My Release Notes
- 9. Monterey Beta 9 (21A5543b) – 10/06/21 – My Release Notes
- 8. Monterey Beta 8 (21A5534d) – 9/28/21 – My Release Notes
- 7. Monterey Beta 7 (21A5522h) – 9/21/21 – My Release Notes
- 6. Monterey Beta 6 (21A5506j) – 8/30/21 – My Release Notes
- 5. Monterey Beta 5 (21A5304g) – 8/09/21 – My Release Notes
- 4. Monterey Beta 4 (21A5294g) – 7/27/21 – My Release Notes
- 3. Monterey Beta 3 (21A5284e) – 7/14/21 – My Release Notes
- 2. Monterey Beta 2 (21A5268h) – 6/28/21 – My Release Notes
- 1. Monterey Beta 1 (21A5248p) – 6/07/21 – No Release Notes
5. 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.
6. 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/
7. 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.
- Full update with size 11.3 GB
- Delta from macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559) with size 2.4 GB
- Delta from macOS Monterey 12.1 (21C52) with size 1.9 GB
- Delta from macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D48) with size 1.1 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.
8. 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 – Not updated (Same version as 12.2)
M1 Apple Silicon Firmware Updates
- 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
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
The Version of BridgeOS for your T2 Security Chip (2018-2020 Intel Macs) was updated.
BridgeOS version – Not updated (Same version as 12.2)
T2 Bridge Updates
- 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
10. Safari Update
The new version of Safar 15 is included in the macOS Monterey update.
Safari – Updated = 15.3 (17612.4.9.1.8)
- 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)
11. What’s new for Enterprise in macOS Monterey
Enterprise changes in macOS Monterey
- none
12. Security Content of macOS Monterey
macOS Monterey Security Document
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213092
13. macOS Monterey Release Notes
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes
Overview
macOS Monterey 12.2.1 Update – Restart Required
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.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
