MacOS Ventura 13.6 & MacOS Monterey 12.7 Updates Released

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.6 to Mac users running the Ventura operating system, along with macOS Monterey 12.7 for Mac users running Monterey. The updates include important security fixes and are therefore recommended for all MacOS users to update to.

Separately, Apple has also released a series of security updates for nearly every other operating system in their lineup, including iOS 17.0.1, iPadOS 17.0.1, iOS 16.7, iPadOS 16.7, and updates to watchOS 10.0.1 and watchOS 9.6.3. Mac beta testers will also find a new RC build of macOS Sonoma.

How to Download & Install MacOS Ventura 13.6 / macOS Monterey 12.7 Update

First, back up your Mac with Time Machine. Then installing the update is simple:

1. Go to the  Apple menu, and choose “System Settings” (Ventura) or “System Preferences” (Monterey)
2. Choose “General” (Ventura)
3. Go to “Software Update”
4. Choose to “Update Now” for macOS Ventura 13.6 / macOS Monterey 12.7 to download and install the security update on the Mac

Whether you install macOS Monterey 12.7 or macOS Ventura 13.6, the Mac will need to restart to complete installation.

Remember, if you’re actively running macOS Sonoma, you will not see any updates to Ventura or Monterey available, but you will instead see a new RC build of Sonoma.

Download MacOS Ventura 13.6 & macOS Monterey 12.7 Full Installers

The full installer for MacOS Ventura 13.6 is available to download directly from Apple:

• macOS Ventura 13.6 InstallAssistant.pkg

Download macOS Monterey 12.7 Full Installer

The full installer for MacOS Monterey 12.7 can be downloaded from Apple using the following link:

• macOS Monterey 12.7 InstallAssistant.pkg

MacOS Ventura 13.6 Release Notes

Release notes accompanying MacOS Ventura 13.6 are as follows:

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

macOS Monterey 12.7 Release Notes

Release notes for MacOS Monterey 12.7 are:

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users.

For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

Separately, updates are also available for iOS/iPadoS 17.0.1, iOS/iPadOS 16.7, and watchOS.