Did anyone install the supplemental update 2?

[wqiu]

Release notes accompanying the software update are vague, without offering any specific about what exactly is addressed with the supplemental update:


Labeled as “macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2 for MacBook Pro (2018)”, the update is said to improve “the stability and reliability” of the computer, and is therefor recommended for all users of a 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar to install.


If you currently own a 2018 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and it is running macOS High Sierra (10.13.6), you can find the supplemental update available to download now from the software update mechanism within the Mac App Store Updates section.

Alternatively, you can get the High Sierra Supplemental Update 2 for 2018 MacBook Pro from support.Apple.com here

If you download the supplemental High Sierra update directly, it weighs in around 1.3 GB.

It’s not entirely clear what is included in “macOS High Sierra 10.13.6 Supplemental Update 2 for MacBook Pro (2018)” but there is some speculation the particular software update might aim to address some reported stability issues that are specific to the machine. It is unclear if the supplemental update improves keyboard reliability, though that is perhaps less likely given the nature of keyboard issues.

 

[Hybes]

I installed it today and I have to say my MBP is running quieter and cooler already from what I can tell.Only time will tell if it keeps this up.

I've been having the BridgeOS problems some others are experiencing with kernel panics while the machine is asleep so I'm keen to find out if they addressed anything to do with that.

 

[wqiu]

I guess I am lucky, mine does not have the KP issue. But I installed it anyway.

The only problem I have is occasional crash of the Virtualbox.

 

[SOLLERBOY]

Didn't have any specific issue with mine beforehand. It is now running cooler and the temps are more constant without spiking too much in any direction. Coil whine is slightly reduced as well.

 

[btt8]

Aside from safari being more snappier, I installed it but didn't notice much of a difference. Will test some more tonight.

 

[upandown]

Overall computer feels smoother and snappier as well. Could be in my head. Geekbench scores did go up however. Otherwise had no issues before the update.

 

[wqiu]

the computer is cooler and the fan is quieter even when virtual machine is running

 

[Big Ron]

I hardly notice any fan noise at all now - I used to have the occasional increase in fan noise but by the time I had flashed up activity monitor to see what was going on, the fan noise would have stopped by itself.

Like I say hardly a 'whir' now.