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5 Things to Know About the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Update

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Apple’s released a new macOS Monterey 12.6.2 update for Mac users still lingering on the operating system.

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 is a small point update. The software brings important security patches to compatible Mac models. It doesn’t have anything else on board.

Note that you’ll only see the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 update if you haven’t upgraded your Mac to macOS Ventura or if you’re using a Mac that wasn’t eligible to move to macOS Ventura.

With that in mind, we want to take you through everything there you need to know about the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 update and its release for Mac.

In this guide we’ll take you through the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 update’s performance, the current macOS Monterey 12.6.2 problems, the best places to find feedback about macOS Monterey 12.6.2, and more.

We’ll start out with our impressions of macOS Monterey 12.6.2 update’s performance.

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Review

Even if your Mac is currently running macOS Monterey 12.6.1, you’ll still see a pretty large download.

The size of the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 download varies based on Mac model and the version of macOS it’s currently running. If your Mac is currently running a really old version of macOS, your download could be pretty substantial.

If your Mac’s running macOS Monterey 12.6.1 right now, the installation should take less than 15 minutes to complete. It took around 10 minutes to complete on a MacBook Pro (2017).

For more on the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 download and installation, take a look at our guide.

We’ve been using the macOS Monterey 12.6.2 update on a MacBook Pro (2017) for several weeks now and here’s what we’ve gleaned from its performance thus far:

Connectivity

  • Battery life is stable.
  • Wi-Fi connectivity is fast and reliable.
  • Bluetooth is working normally.

App Performance

  • Third-party apps including Twitter, Slack, Asana, Gmail, Chrome, and Spotify are working fine at the moment.
  • First party apps like Safari and Podcasts are also stable.

Speed

  • macOS Monterey 12.6.2 currently feels as fast as macOS Monterey 12.6.1 did.

If your Mac is struggling on macOS Monterey 12.6.1 or an older version of macOS, you might want to install macOS Monterey 12.6.2 on your Mac right now.

If you need some help making a decision, check out our reasons to, and not to, install macOS Monterey 12.6.2 right now.

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Problems

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 is causing problems for Mac users.

Mac users are complaining about abnormal battery drain, installation issues, Bluetooth issues, issues with first and third-party apps, Wi-Fi problems, Touch ID issues, and various other bugs and glitches.

If you download macOS Monterey 12.6.2, and you run into bugs or performance issues on your Mac, here are a few resources that could help you get back on track.

Before you get in touch with Apple support, have a look at our list of fixes for the most common macOS Monterey problems. We’ve also released walkthrough that guides you through how to fix macOS Monterey battery life problems.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, head over to Apple’s discussion forums. If they can’t help you, you might want to get in touch with Apple Support via Twitter or with customer support via Apple’s website.

If you still can’t fix your issue(s), you might want to schedule an appointment and go see a Genius at your local Apple Store. Taking your Mac in could certainly help.

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 Update: What’s New

Apple’s point updates (x.x.x) typically bring under-the-hood improvements and that’s what you get from the latest version of macOS Monterey.

The company’s change log says macOS Monterey 12.6.2 improves security and you can read more about those patches over on Apple’s security site.

macOS Monterey 12.6.2 doesn’t have any known bug fixes or features on board.

You Can Downgrade from macOS Monterey 12.6.2

If you run into problems on macOS Monterey 12.6.2 you can downgrade your Mac’s software back to an older version if you think that might help.

There’s no timeframe for this to expire so if you decide you need to move your Mac back to older software, it’s fairly easy to do if you’re prepared.

Here’s our guide to downgrade and it will help you understand the process and make the move if that’s what you choose to do.

What’s Next

There’s no telling when Apple will release a new version of macOS Monterey. Updates have become infrequent and they could become more so as we push deeper into the year.

Apple’s released its macOS 13 Ventura update for Mac and the new operating system delivers an assortment of new features and upgrades.

If your Mac is struggling on macOS Monterey and/or you want to use Apple’s latest and greatest features, you’ll probably want to upgrade your Mac to macOS Ventura.

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