macOS Monterey 12.2 Features Bug Fixes And Security Updates

macOS Monterey 12.2 update

macOS Monterey 12.2 update


Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.2, build number 21D49. It’s only the second major update to macOS Monterey and it comes almost two months after the release of macOS 12.1, that added SharePlay and the Apple Music Voice Plan!

macOS 12.2 comes with bug fixes and security updates. No new features are mentioned in the release notes. It’s a 1.94 GB update that’s available over-the-air.

macOS Monterey 12.2 Download

macOS Monterey 12.2 download

  • Open System Preferences.
  • Click on Software Update.
  • Go for Update Now.
  • Agree with Apple’s terms and be patient until macOS 12.2 is downloaded on your Mac.

macOS Monterey 12.2 Features

macOS Monterey 12.2 release notes
The update log doesn’t mention any new features, however we could spot some changes. If you do to, don’t hesitate to share them with us in the comments:]

  • Native Apple Music app for Mac.
  • To be updated.

macOS Monterey 12.2 Bug Fixes

No specific fixes are mentioned in the release notes. However, the security updates confirm that this update patches a Safari exploit that could allow attackers to collect info about your recent browsing history and details about your identity!

You can read more about this in the macOS 12.2 security content published by Apple!

Fact: If you spot any other problems that have been ny this release, mention them in the comments. We will try to replicate them and provide workarounds!

  • To be updated.

macOS Monterey 12.2 Bugs

Unfortunately, it’s common for new updates to include new bugs. If you notice any new issue, mention it in the comments and we will take a look at it and update it below, along with any available workaround:

  • To be updated.

Have you updated Mac to macOS 12.2? What’s your feedback? Use the comments section!

Fact: Apple has also released macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 (20G413) to allow users that are still running macOS Big Sur to benefit from the recent security patches. A macOS Catalina security update is also available.

The ‌‌‌‌macOS Monterey‌ 12.2‌‌ update can be downloaded on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Preferences. Apple has also released a macOS Big Sur 11.6.3 update for those still running macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina Security Update 2022-001 for those on Catalina.

Related: Apple has also released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 (19D50), watchOS 8.4 (19S546), tvOS 15.3 (19K547), HomePodOS 15.3 (19K547)!