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.
- Beta 7 is now available as a Delta update, M1 IPSW Restore File & Full Installer
Full Installer & Public Beta are not availableEDIT: Available now!- 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.
- Does Monterey Beta 7 address the FORCEDENTRY iMessage zero-click exploit? – Unknown
- Universal Control = Not mentioned in iOS 15.1 Beta or Monterey Beta 7 Patch notes
- SideCar Preference Pane = SideCar settings was moved to the Display Preferences Pane.
- 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
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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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 Beta
- 1. SharePlay has been delayed until after public launch.
3. Undocumented macOS Monterey changes & fixes
- 1. Waiting
4. Monterey Beta Release History
- 7. Monterey Beta 7 (21A5522h) – 9/21/21 – Current Release
- 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 – My Release Notes
5. macOS Monterey Full Installer.app
I list all the the Beta versions of the macOS Monterey Full installer in the link below. The full installer is usually released alongside the Public Beta. The public beta is usually released a day or 2 after the developer update.
NOTE: Apple is only keeping the current version of the Monterey Beta Full installer available. When a new one is released, the previous version is pulled.
https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-monterey-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/
- 7. Monterey Beta 7 = Not available yet
- 6. Monterey Beta 6 = 8/31/21
- 5. Monterey Beta 5 = 8/10/21
- 4. Monterey Beta 4 = 7/27/21
- 3. Monterey Beta 3 = 7/14/21
- 2. Monterey Beta 2 = 6/29/21
- 1. Monterey Beta 1 = 6/15/21
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 Beta for Apple Silicon Macs. I keep track of all of them in my Apple Silicon Firmware Database
- 7. macOS Monterey Beta 7 = UniversalMac_12.0_21A5522h_Restore.ipsw
- 6. macOS Monterey Beta 6 = UniversalMac_12.0_21A5506j_Restore.ipsw
- 5. macOS Monterey Beta 5 = UniversalMac_12.0_21A5304g_Restore.ipsw
- 4. macOS Monterey Beta 4 = UniversalMac_12.0_21A5294g_Restore.ipsw
- 3. macOS Monterey Beta 3 = UniversalMac_12.0_21A5284e_Restore.ipsw
- 2. macOS Monterey Beta 2 = UniversalMac_12.0_21A5268h_Restore.ipsw
- 1. macOS Monterey Beta 1 = Not released
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
This is the update is for updating from Beta 6 > Beta 7
1. Update from macOS Monterey 12 Beta 6 = 2.4 GB
2. Update from macOS Monterey 12 Beta 5 = 2.6 GB
3. Update from macOS Monterey 12 Beta 4 = 2.8 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 older beta (example Beta 2) you will get an update that includes only what you need.
Monterey Full Update
This is update is for if your volume is having issues or is not sealed.
Size = 11.0GB
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 – Update = 7429.40.68
Previous M1 Apple Silicon Firmware Updates
- 7. macOS Monterey Beta 7 = 7429.40.68
- 6. macOS Monterey Beta 6 = 7429.40.38
- 5. macOS Monterey Beta 5 = 7429.30.8.0.4
- 4. macOS Monterey Beta 4 = 7429.0.207.141.1
- 3. macOS Monterey Beta 3 = 7429.0.181.131.1
- 2. macOS Monterey Beta 2 = 7429.0.133.121.1
- 1. macOS Monterey Beta 1 = 7429.0.72.0.3
9. Intel T2 BridgeOS Update
The Version of BridgeOS for your T2 Security Chip (2018-2020 Intel Macs) was updated.
BridgeOS version – Update = 19.16.10522.5.4
Previous T2 Bridge Updates
- 7. macOS Monterey Beta 7 = 19.16.10522.5.4
- 6. macOS Monterey Beta 6 = 19.16.10506.5.1
- 5. macOS Monterey Beta 5 = 19.16.10321.5.5
- 4. macOS Monterey Beta 4 = 19.16.10310.5.5
- 3. macOS Monterey Beta 3 = 19.16.10300.5.4
- 2. macOS Monterey Beta 2 = 19.16.10284.5.7
- 1. macOS Monterey Beta 1 = 19.16.10264.5.14
10. Safari Update
The new version of Safar 15 is included in the macOS Monterey Beta update.
Safari – Update = 15.0 (17612.2.4.2.2)
- 7. macOS Monterey Beta 7 = Safari 15.0 (17612.2.4.2.2)
- 6. macOS Monterey Beta 6 = Safari 15.0 (17612.1.28.5)
- 5. macOS Monterey Beta 5 = Safari 15.0 (17612.1.26.1.3)
- 4. macOS Monterey Beta 4 = Safari 15.0 (17612.1.24.1.4)
- 3. macOS Monterey Beta 3 = Safari 15.0 = (17612.1.22.1.4)
- 2. macOS Monterey Beta 2 = Safari 15.0 (17612.1.18.1.3)
- 1. macOS Monterey Beta 1 = Safari 15.0 (17612.1.15.1.14)
11. What’s new for Enterprise in macOS Monterey Beta
Enterprise changes in macOS Monterey Beta 6 & 7
- Apps and services that require the installation of Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) now require user authorization, or use of a Privacy Preferences Policy Control (PPPC) profile from MDM that authorizes modifying system administrator files or full disk access. (71821457)
12. Security Content of macOS Monterey
macOS Monterey Security Document
- 1. None – It is unknown if Apple patched WebKit or CoreGraphics.
13. macOS Monterey Beta Release Notes
https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-12-beta-release-notes
NOTE! I remove all the release note parts that do NOT pertain to Beta 7.
This will help you see only the new changes each update.
Overview
The macOS 12 SDK provides support to develop apps for Mac computers running macOS Monterey 12 beta 7. The SDK comes bundled with Xcode 13 beta 5, available from Beta Software Downloads. For information on the compatibility requirements for Xcode 13, see Xcode 13 Release Notes.
AppKit
App Store
Resolved in macOS Monterey 12 beta 7
- Fixed an issue where purchases performed in the Sandbox environment return VerificationResult.unverified(_:_
. (71949674)
Known Issues
- The unfinished property might return VerificationResult<Transaction> for transactions that have already finished. (81346114)
- jwsRepresentation and other validation related properties are not available on VerificationResult. (81517650)
Workaround: Use signedDate and device verification properties that are available on Transaction and renewalInfo.
Displays Preferences
Known Issues
- There might be issues with wakeup when dual monitors are connected. (79839446)
Workaround: Connect the power adapter that came with the Mac.
Focus
Known Issues
- The system doesn’t allow notifications to break through a Focus, even if “Allow time sensitive notifications” is selected. (80998661)
iCloud
Known Issues
- Legacy Contacts has been removed from macOS Monterey 12 beta 5 and will return in a future release. (81292890)
- Custom Email Domain addresses with delimiters like “+” or “-” can’t be configured. (82425376)
- Custom Email Domain addresses that are associated with a separate iTunes account can’t be configured. (82358431)
- Some accounts may not yet be eligible for Custom Email Domain. (82421769)
Resolved in macOS Monterey 12 beta 7
- Custom Email Domain now allows addresses with less than three characters. (82419759)
- Custom Email Domain addresses are displayed in the Mail app and in iCloud webmail. (82395318)
Language & Region
Known Issues
- Certain languages might display unlocalized text. (78476984)
- Certain languages might exhibit clipped or misaligned layout. (78477103)
Mac Catalyst
Known Issues
- Setting the title color of a UIButton doesn’t work regardless of whether you use baseForegroundColor or titleColorForState:. (76566253)
- System buttons have a black background color if no color is set. (76910619)
Workaround: Set a color, or if you want the system default color, request a button using the iOS 14 and Mac Catalyst 15 or earlier API: buttonWithType:.
macOS Recovery
Deprecations
- MKPinAnnotationView and MapPin are deprecated in this beta. (78536295)
Maps
Known Issues
- Rounded building corners might disappear. (80468151)
Networking
Deprecations
- Support for cleartext HTTP URL schemes for Proxy Automatic Configuration (PAC) is now deprecated. Use only HTTPS URL schemes for PAC. This affects all PAC configurations, including, but not limited to, configurations set via Settings, System Preferences, profiles, and URLSession APIs such as connectionProxyDictionary and CFNetworkExecuteProxyAutoConfigurationURL(_:_:_:_. If you configure a cleartext HTTP PAC URL, the system may upgrade it to HTTPS during PAC file loads. Web Proxy Auto-Discovery (WPAD) Protocol via DNS isn’t affected. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Option 252 WPAD may attempt to upgrade cleartext HTTP URLs to HTTPS during PAC file loads. (61981845)
Python
Deprecations
- If an app uses Python 2.7, macOS now triggers an alert indicating that the developer must update the app to ensure it will work in future versions of macOS. (80221011)
RealityKit
Known Issues
- The StreamingInput init on PhotogrammetrySessionisn’t supported. (78838906)
Safari
Known Issues
- Safari toolbar vibrancy and background color might adversely affect the legibility of tab buttons in the tab bar. (80417925)
SharePlay
Deprecations
- SharePlay development in macOS Monterey beta 6 and upcoming beta releases requires the installation of an updated SharePlay Development Profile. This profile enables successful creation and reception of GroupSessions via the Group Activities API in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and tvOS 15 beta 7, as well as macOS Monterey beta 6. (81900143)
Swift
Known Issues
- Applications linking to RealityKit with the iOS 15 or macOS 12 SDKs will fail to launch on a previous OS. (79584511)
Workaround: Add OTHER_LD_FLAGS = -weak_framework RealityFoundation to your Xcode Project settings to allow running RealityKit apps on an older OS.
SwiftUI
Deprecations
- controlProminence is deprecated. Use the new .borderedProminent ButtonStyle instead. (78908460)
- Fn (Function) shortcut modifier is deprecated and reserved for system usage. (78627099)
Video Playback
Known Issues
- While watching a video in full-screen view in the Apple TV App or the Music App, you can’t exit full-screen view using the onscreen UI. (81598611, 81195781)
Workaround: Press the escape key to exit full screen.
Virtualization
Known Issues
- Attempts to install macOS Monterey into a VM might fail sporadically. (83125778)
Workaround: If you encounter this failure, retry the install. Multiple retries may be necessary.
Xcode
Known Issues
- Xcode 12.5.1 won’t launch on macOS Monterey. (81520413)
Workaround: Update to Xcode 13 to continue developing on macOS Monterey.
Does Monterey, when running on a Mac mini M1, correct the issue of colour corruption on waking from sleep?
Update to Beta 7 and seems now back to only being able to use 1 external monitor. Both monitors connected via USB-C (1 HDMI Adapater) but as soon as second monitor is detected, first one turns off.
There’s a bug in the b7 full installer postinstall script that links in the SharedSupport.dmg, such that your installed app won’t actually be usable (I assume it will try to download the assets at install time). Either hardlink it in yourself, or fix the script and then re-execute it as root (I can’t really put it down in a blog comment, but anyone who can spot the error in the script will have no trouble).
My 2020 MacBook Air with M1 Apple Silicon says I am still up to date with Beta 6, “last checked” Wed Sep 22 at 14:39 USA Pacific Daylight time. I also still have the Monterey Beta 6 = 7429.40.38 firmware. Maybe there is a delay with Apple Silicon?
Jerry it is live for sure, did you try restarting? It should show up now. If not you can always use the full installer to get to beta 7.
Well, after waiting for two days while attending other priorities, I checked System Preferences once more, still got the erroneous indication that I was “up to date”, then took your advice and restarted. After the restart, I checked again and immediately the update to Beta 7 is available as expected.
So, your advice was good. Thank you.
May not be sure that everyone get all updates?
I know that it’s been the same way for Tesla’s etc. That you try to have two or more different beta versions running at the same time to compare changes done in the last versions in real time. Does any one got an insight if apple does the same?
In my instance, I’ve only been offered odd numbered versions so far since update 3. So my update history has been 3-5-7
Beta 7 strange behaviour when activating an application or such. The app or else get activated but does not show on front immediately , but needs a second button click to show on top of an other already open screen.