Apple Releases Revised Version of macOS 11.0.1 Big Sur

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a revised version of macOS 11.0.1 Big Sur, which appears to be available for some Mac users who had not previously installed the macOS 11.0.1 update.

It's not clear why Apple has released a new version of macOS Big Sur 11.0.1, but 11.0.1 is the launch version of Big Sur on all Macs except for M1 Macs. Those who have already updated to macOS Big Sur will not see this update, but those who are coming from Catalina or an earlier version of macOS will get the new release.

Today's update comes a little over a week after Apple first released macOS 11.0.1 Big Sur. The new version has a build number of 20B50, while the prior version had a build number of 20B29.

The new software can be downloaded by opening up System Preferences and choosing the Software Update option.

‌macOS Big Sur‌ is a major update that brings a redesigned look to the Mac with Control Center, new widget options. Safari is faster and more battery efficient and there are new privacy protections and a translate option, plus it supports 4K YouTube playback.

Apple has also added updates and new options for Messages, Photos, and Maps, with a list of the major changes available in our features guide and a complete rundown of all the changes available in our roundup.

Article Link: Apple Releases Revised Version of macOS 11.0.1 Big Sur

 

[Kylo83]

how can we get it if we already have Big Sur

 

[ruslan120]

I’m hoping VPN is stable now.

I’ve been having intermittent OpenVPN connectivity issues where the connection sporadically drops, and it’s getting in the way of remotely backing up my family NAS - 6TB worth of data left.

 

[mdekker]

how can we get it if we already have Big Sur

If you already have it, you probably won't need it. Or else they would have made it 11.0.2 or so.

 

[Boomer5100]

Unfortunately, no way to get it if already on Big Sur. Could try downloading from App Store, but that version says it's a week old in version history.

 

[Braderunner]

how can we get it if we already have Big Sur

Simply uninstall Big Sur, and go back to Catalina. Then just go back to Big Sur. Easy!

 

[Mr. Dee]

Maybe it fixes that issue with the factory recovery issue you reported on the other day.

 

[Boomer5100]

Simply uninstall Big Sur, and go back to Catalina. Then just go back to Big Sur. Easy!

That's a lot of work for a version that probably brings no operationally-related fixes. I would guess this was released to resolve the installation problems encountered with original 11.0.1.

 

[CWallace]

I wonder if they are back-porting some of the critical fixes in 11.1 (Thunderbolt, SMB) into 11.0.1 for folks who have not yet upgraded (which doesn't help folks like me who have and are experiencing both issues).

 

[cire1244]

Apple's quality control division probably having an aneurysm. The point of "releasing" something is that it can't be "unreleased" and replaced - or at least certainly not with the same revision number. Then again, Apple does what Apple wants.

 

[coffeeplease]

Why isn't this just released as 11.0.2?

 

[masterleep]

Apple may be unclear on the concept of version numbers.

 

[CWallace]

Why isn't this just released as 11.0.2?

I am guessing because the next scheduled update (currently in Beta) is 11.1.

 

[Jonas07]

No Apple nooooo!!! I am not gonna update even with the red bubble, and constant annoying messages about updating!!

I dislike the new design, and plugins for Logic Pro X are broken

 

[SimonTheSoundMa]

Hopefully it’ll fix the restoring firmware using DFU mode on M1 macs, and being able to reinstall macOS without needed it a second Mac wired up to run the restore of the OS.

 

[mattburley7]

probably have to wait till 11.1 is released in December for those of us who are on 11.0.1 already.

 

[hagar]

Maybe it fixes the upgrade issues with 2013 and 2014 models? I’m holding back as I have a late 2014 laptop.

 

[chrfr]

Maybe it fixes the upgrade issues with 2013 and 2014 models? I’m holding back as I have a late 2014 laptop.

This build will apparently not install on the late 2013 or 2014 models. Apple has a new, vague tech document on that topic: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211242

 

[Unity451]

how can we get it if we already have Big Sur

You have to replace your hard drive. I suggest using the opportunity to just upgrade to a SSD if you don't already have one.

 

[Colonel Badger]

Perhaps this is a fix for the installer/upgrade process, hence why its not needed for those already on Big Sur.

 

[ghanwani]

That's the first time I'm seeing a background photo as opposed to the abstract image. That's what I would want on mine.

 

[chrfr]

how can we get it if we already have Big Sur

You can download the full installer from the App Store and run it on your Mac. The copy on the App Store has been updated to the 20B50 build even though the date has not been updated on the App Store.

 

[hagar]

This build will apparently not install on the late 2013 or 2014 models. Apple has a new, vague tech document on that topic: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211242

Good find. That must be it. They’re doing some additional checks during the install process to avoid older MacBooks getting bricked by stopping the installer. Mystery solved!

 

[cecil444]

I’m probably very late to ask for clarification on this question but: wasn’t El Capitan the “11.0” version of OS X / macOS? So Big Sur should be 16.0? What happened to the old numbering system?!

 

[eVasilis]

Well, big sur is not available in the apple store: