Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.5

[MacRumors]

Apple today released macOS Ventura 13.5, the fifth major update to the macOS Ventura operating system that was released in October. macOS Ventura 13.5 comes a month after the launch of macOS Ventura 13.4, an update that brought minor features to the Apple News app and bug fixes.

The ‌‌‌macOS Ventura‌‌‌ 13.5 update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings.

According to Apple's release notes, macOS Ventura 13.5 introduces important bug fixes and security updates. Apple recommends that all users install the software.

There are no notable feature changes or standout bug fixes in macOS Ventura 13.5, and work on the operating system is wrapping up. Apple is shifting its focus to macOS Sonoma, the next-generation version of macOS that's coming this fall.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.5

 

[6787872]

still not showing up but i guess it's too be expected while it propagates

 

[usersince86]

Early adopters, please install and post any issues to those of us who are a little slower.

 

[tywebb13]

Same build number as RC which is 22G74

Full installer:

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...pmo81cgkb2qjp0gfbp1jxu26/InstallAssistant.pkg

ipsw: https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023S...C7668DD0/UniversalMac_13.5_22G74_Restore.ipsw

Also released are

Monterey 12.6.8 build 21G725 (also same as the Monterey RC)

Full installer:

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/dow...su0h806qoqt5qtlu6l7f46w6/InstallAssistant.pkg

Big Sur 11.7.9 build 20G1426 (also same as the Big Sur RC)

Full installer:

https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/52/21/042-14707-A_2UU8KFUT6R/fm457iizu501ta77tsmm11x28qgj1bpfly/InstallAssistant.pkg

 

[Kissmo1980]

Early adopters, please install and post any issues to those of us who are a little slower.

Not really sure at this stage there are many issues - when an OS passes .4 - things tend to be bug fixes, security fixes and some small performance improvements.

Still.... who's to say

I usually refrain from major updates until early adopters jump in, but from .4 onwards I tend to do the updates without waiting.

 

[Lounge vibes 05]

There are no notable feature changes or standout bug fixes in macOS Ventura 13.5, and work on the operating system is wrapping up.

Well…

macOS Ventura 13.5 Fixes iPod Shuffle Syncing Issue Years After Device Was Discontinued

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www.macrumors.com

 

[hovscorpion12]

Yeah. I’ve seriously holding out on Ventura and serious FOMO. i’m still on latest version (before today) of OS 12 Monterey. Depending on the responces on 13.5 I may FINNALY upgrade

 

[minik]

1.04 GB patch on the 2017 5K iMac from 13.4.1 (c).

 

[Wokis]

Location services is broken. Avoid. RUN!

 

[bigboy29]

Hmm. On my Intel 2020 MacBook Pro, no update found (13.4.1 shows as "up to date")

EDIT: 25 minutes later, it showed up. 1.56 GB download...

 

[realeric]

It doesn't go through. It displays "Failed to prepare the software update. Please try again"...
Edit) I installed the os with the full installer, not the upgrader.

 

[wellander1]

And big sur (probably the final version for it) and Monterey updates too (11.7.9 and 12.6.8)

 

[Bodhitree]

Downloaded and installed on my M1 iMac, running fine, no obvious differences.

 

[nathansz]

Yeah. I’ve seriously holding out on Ventura and serious FOMO. i’m still on latest version (before today) of OS 12 Monterey. Depending on the responces on 13.5 I may FINNALY upgrade

at this point I’d skip ventura and go to Sonoma

It’s much smoother

 

[Realityck]

There are no notable feature changes or standout bug fixes in macOS Ventura 13.5, and work on the operating system is wrapping up.

reference

Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5 with nearly 30 security updates

Apple patches more than 30 flaws.

www.macworld.com

Ahead of the arrival of macOS Sonoma later this fall, Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.5 to all users with bug fixes and nearly 30 security fixes. According to Apple’s release notes, the update includes small bug fixes and performance optimizations. More importantly for most users are nearly 30 security updates that patch several vulnerabilities spanning Safari, Shortcuts, FindMy, and various system resources

 

[Pinkyyy 💜🍎]

1.56 GB ? These updates are bigger in storage size than most of my files

Jokes aside, I'll definitely be installing it.

 

[mikethebigo]

Got that funny "optimizing your Mac" notification after installation again. Some kind of indexing was going on, maxing out my e cores. Took less than 5 minutes to complete, the notification dismissed itself, all seems good.

 

[switz]

My last of the iPod Touchs upgraded to 15.7.8 just now

 

[Glideslope]

Installed on Mini M2 Pro. No issues noted in workflow so far (90min.)

 

[R3k]

Was a bit rocky after install, various apps crashed on their first or second runs. Logitech software threw a system error and couldn’t load, but started working after 5 minutes.

All good now though.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Wait a minute.. there’s a mistake there…

 

[Populus]

Does anyone know if Apple released an update to Monterey? Thank you.

 

[Populus]

Got that funny "optimizing your Mac" notification after installation again. Some kind of indexing was going on, maxing out my e cores. Took less than 5 minutes to complete, the notification dismissed itself, all seems good.

Oh, it must be so satisfying to see that only the e-cores take care of such tasks, being, you know, efficient and all… minimum heat and power consumption for maintenance tasks.

How are you able to see if just the e-cores are handling this task? Using iStats Menu?

 

[ThunderSkunk]

at this point I’d skip ventura and go to Sonoma It’s much smoother

Is it? I wondered, bc Sonoma looks like a total snooze-fest from a features standpoint. Thought they might be shaping up a stability release like leopard/snow leopard etc.

…my ventura usb installer just completed on the one machine i’m taking past mojave. but maybe i’ll hold out & catch the next train…

 

[tywebb13]

Does anyone know if Apple released an update to Monterey? Thank you.

See post #4 in this thread: #4