macOS Ventura 13.2 RC - Bug Fixes, changes, and more

[WilliApple]

macOS Ventura RC

Release Date ― January 18, 2023
Build Number ― 22D49
Delta Update Size ― 1.32 GB (From 13.2 Beta 2)
Apple Silicon System Firmware Version ― 8419.80.7
T2 BridgeOS System Firmware Version ― (Pending) (If you have an Intel Mac, please check System Information > Boot Rom Mode. OP doesn't have an Intel Mac)

Changelog

This update introduces Security Keys for Apple ID, and includes other enhancements and bug fixes for your Mac.
• Security Keys for Apple ID allow users to strengthen the security of their account by requiring a physical security key to sign in
• Fixes an issue in Freeform where some drawing strokes created with Apple Pencil or your finger may not appear on shared boards
• Fixes an issue where VoiceOver may stop offering audio feedback while you are typing

Some features may not be available for all regions, or on all Apple devices. For detailed information about the security content of this update, please visit: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222

New Features & Changes

• The new MacBook Pro wallpapers are now options for wallpapers
  • The other Mac-related wallpapers also got repositioned in the UI

New Issues
Remaining Issues

• QuickTime Player does not record the first couple of seconds when you use a Microphone (FB10086556)
  • Workaround: Wait around 5 seconds after seeing the yellow indicator in the Menu Bar, or use a different app for your recording needs
• (⚠️Major Issue) USB Drives, SD Cards, and Discs may not be able to be read by the system
• Alarms may not play when your display is asleep for a long period of time (FB10086690)
  • Workaround: Make your display not fall asleep in Settings > Lock Screen > Turn display off on ____ when inactive. You can turn your brightness off.

Resolved Issues
Untested Issues
Additional Links

• macOS Ventura Preview
• macOS Ventura Features
• macOS Release Notes
• macOS Ventura 13.2 Beta Release Notes
• Apple Security Updates

Videos

macOS Storage Size after updating: (Pending)

Feel free to edit anything and reply with your experience, as well as the device you are using!

 

[kecinzer]

This issue - Weird glitches during restore from minimalization of any app still persist (FB11807847).

 

[southerndoc]

Can someone confirm if the Messages bug where contact names are not shown sometimes (and instead a person's phone number is shown) is fixed?

 

[haralds]

Did they improve the atrocious BlueTooth performance with more than three devices causing stuttering audio on AirPods?

--> just tested the RC. It is improved. AirPod worked with Magic Keyboard, TrackPad, and Mouse. Adding a PS5 controller made is crap out. Connecting the trackpad via Lightning cable fixed it. It looks like they can handle a max of four devices overall. Better than before, but still "not great."

 

[robd003]

Does anyone know if the RC fixed the weird memory leak with WindowServer when using an external monitor? It'd go from a normal amount to something insane like 33gb of RAM over the course of a day

 

[WilliApple]

Does anyone know if the RC fixed the weird memory leak with WindowServer when using an external monitor? It'd go from a normal amount to something insane like 33gb of RAM over the course of a day

Unfortunately, this seems to be a long-time issue that I am not sure if Apple can fix until they rewrite it. I think the only workaround is to restart your system with "Reopen windows when logging back in" turned off.

 

[gank41]

(⚠️Major Issue) USB Drives, SD Cards, and Discs may not be able to be read by the system

Whoa! Really?!? Yikes!!! And this is still present in the RC?

 

[WilliApple]

Whoa! Really?!? Yikes!!! And this is still present in the RC?

Unfortunately yes, but not all Macs experience it. I don't experience it on the M1 MacBook Air.