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Is it safe to update to 13.3.1(a) update?
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Keyword "Tiktokers" / updated to 13.3.1 (a) just fine with no problems. MacBook M2 Air
I don’t know of any substantial warnings. What do they say?
I’d say, it’s probably unsafe not to install a recommended security update.
I’d say, it’s probably unsafe not to install a recommended security update.
I'm not a "ticktoker", but it borked my M1 Max Studio... worked with Apple support and their advice? "Just wait for the next full update".
It's a critical security update, so I would update immediately. I don't think TikTok is the best place for computer advice, but you can get terrible advice even here. I updated my M2 MacBook Air and it's working perfectly. There is no noticeable difference.
Apple doesn’t release the specifics of security patches till later after enough people have had the chance to update. They don’t want to make the exploit more widespread by giving it publicly. I don’t want to risk leaving my information vulnerable to any exploit but to each their own
Oh stop it, that doesn't help you, watching TikTok. Just an addictive service that rots your brain.
Anyway, in all seriousness, I did not have any issues after updating to the Rapid Security Response. Plus, you can revert it if you have any issues.
Again, I’ve never seen any substantial description of any problem, and admittedly, I don’t understand what exactly it means that you’re Mac has been borked.
However, have you tried to uninstall the update, which - unlike normal updates - is possible?
We have put on all our machines to which it is applicable (8) with no problems.
As with every update for any device there are always some people who unfortunately experience problems. And, as normal, the few problems will be more exposed than the silent majority who didn’t have any problem.
I certainly wouldn’t rely on TikTok as a reliable data source.
I certainly wouldn’t rely on TikTok as a reliable data source.
I applied it fine on my 2019 Intel iMac; 2020 M1 MBA; iPhone... iPad... et al. No problems at all. As Big Bad D said... there is always the risk that it will go badly for someone, somewhere, and I would wager those folks already had buggy installations of macOS with mis-behaving 3rd party software and outdated kernel extensions being part of their problem. Use some common sense... make regular backups and SPECIFICALLY make one in advance of applying an update. And FFS, don't take tech advice from flippin' Tik Tokkers!
It would hang at the boot screen. I could only log in past that point in safe mode. I did back this security “fix” out, and I can now use my computer. I subsequently contacted Apple support who had no clue about the security patch or the ability to back it out. This ain’t your father’s Apple.
Good to hear uninstalling helped.
However, this is a weird problem, and it sounds like the install itself fails, but Apple should know why. My personal experience with Apple’s support isn’t the best either.
However, this is a weird problem, and it sounds like the install itself fails, but Apple should know why. My personal experience with Apple’s support isn’t the best either.
I had a bad experience with that RSR update on my M2 MBA. Issue solved via creating a new admin user, which allowed installation. Apple Care expert thought it was due to anti-virus or VPN software, but nothing like that was installed. The cause remains unknown, but after creating that new admin User, the RSR (Rabid Security Response) installed easily, and after deleting that User account, everything was OK on the original account too. Worth a try!
it's a security update - maybe your "Tiktokers" know the vulnerability and don't want you to apply it, so they can continue hacking or whatever???
Back in the '50s, everyone at Apple knew everything about every patch, down to the janitor.
I'm pretty sure Apple wasn't even a twinkling in the Steves eyes back in the '50s.