I dunno man. When Apple releases an update they usually fix other small nuances without mention. Often Safari runs better or some other functions are tweaked. It's not going to hurt your system by installing it.
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Apple Releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 With Fix for MacBook Pro Charging Issue [Updated]
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Do you have still have the developer copy or beta OS installed? If so you have to erase and reformat your storage drive then install the GM. Removing yourself from the program doesn't stop updates if you still have the beta OS.
I am on M1 Air what kind of problems you getting ... mine seems to be working fine , just sometimes I find scrolling through safari lags a bit
Downloaded faster than 11.2 so either Apple is listening to feedback or got lucky and got ahead of the crowd. Hopefully it fixes palm rejection which is the biggest of the bugs for me.
Update: Didn't fix palm rejection. Still can move mouse cursor with both meaty parts of my palm.
Update: Didn't fix palm rejection. Still can move mouse cursor with both meaty parts of my palm.
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Crazy timing - this just happened to me last night for the first time! Woke up with my computer plugged in and only at 30%! 2016 MacBook Pro with touchbar.
I do not have a public beta copy installed. Reformatting to remove yourself is absolutely STUPID.
For the sudo bug, 11.2.1 is necessary for all Big Sur users.
And this is why I stoped updating to the most recent os
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It does also seem to fix the "Sudo" bug
About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Security Update 2021-002 - Apple Support
This document describes the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Security Update 2021-002.
It does also seem to fix the "Sudo" bug
About the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Security Update 2021-002 - Apple Support
This document describes the security content of macOS Big Sur 11.2.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Supplemental Update, and macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Security Update 2021-002.support.apple.com
thanks ! I will update and edit post
Yeah, Safari now have lags when scrolling. Some apps opening a bit slower. By the way - computer works very fast. I’m speaking only about UI and some little strange things.
Also I see a lot of repeating SMC and CVMServer error in the console and there is no way now to fix this.
On the topic: the 11.2.1 update was placed within 20-25 minutes on MBP M1.
Dear MR editor: Would be nice to update the article to indicate this point release is much more than just the specific charging bug.
Same for my 27" iMac. I wish they would get more detail on these "fixes". I haven't noticed any charing issues on my 2020 MacBook Pro (intel)
I've seen this problem in previous major OS releases (Mojave) - what's the likelihood that they'd release a supplemental update for those OS's?
First of all, Calm Down. I never suggested for you to reformat your drive to remove you from the program. I asked first if you had the beta or developer copy of Big Sur installed. IF you did then that might be the reason for you getting beta updates. At that point a reformat would be necessary. I don't appreciate the insulting tone.
It should be available for Mojave and Catalina according to release notes.
My system had the public beta RC3 installed, it was the same build as the final release. I "un-enrolled" from the beta program and now 11.2.1 is downloading.
Reading the install notes would greatly help you. 🙄