macOS Monterey 12.6.9 (21G726) official version released, ISO, IPSW, PKG download
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On June 8, 2021, at the Apple WWDC 2021 conference held early this morning, Apple officially released macOS Monterey. The new functions and features of the new version of the operating system are as follows:
- Photos, Messages, and More Upgraded Share iOS and iPadOS 15 Features
- Universal Control: Lets you control other Apple devices from your Mac in an amazing way
- AirPlay from iOS device to Mac
- "Shortcuts" application introduced as a replacement for "Automatic Actions"
- Safari redesigned with new UI, tab groups, and web extensions across all devices
As usual, the official version of macOS Monterey will be officially launched this fall.
1. macOS Monterey official version released
macOS Monterey
All kinds of awesome performances,
Say hello to everyone.
From connecting, sharing to creating, it feels completely new. All of FaceTime’s new features are lovely. Safari has a new look for you to explore. Universal controls and shortcut commands create new and powerful ways of working. Focus mode, do things without interruption.
I’ll leave you to add more likes.
Launched October 26, 2021.
macOS Monterey brings groundbreaking features that help users communicate in new ways, accomplish more, and work smoothly across multiple Apple devices. FaceTime calls include new audio and video features to make calls more natural and vivid; new connectivity tools such as AirPlay to Mac make collaboration between Apple devices smoother than ever; Live Text brings new smart features and presents useful information; Safari The browser brings powerful tab management functions through tab groups; shortcut commands come to Mac for the first time, bringing an easy automated operation experience. Later this year, simulcast sharing will let Mac users share content over FaceTime calls, and universal controls will make it easier to work with Mac and iPad. macOS Monterey is available as a free software update for Macs with Apple chips and Intel processors starting today.
2. Hardware compatibility list
- Learn more about MacBook early 2016 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about MacBook Air early 2015 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about MacBook Pro early 2015 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about Mac mini late 2014 and subsequent models >
- Learn more about iMac late 2015 and subsequent models >
- iMac Pro 2017 and later
- Learn more about Mac Pro late 2013 and subsequent models >
If your Mac is not on the compatibility list, see: Installing macOS Monterey 12 on an unsupported Mac
3. macOS Monterey version history
- macOS Monterey 12.6.9 (21G726) - 2023.09.11
- macOS Monterey 12.6.8 (21G725) - 2023.07.25
- macOS Monterey 12.6.7 (21G651) - 2023.06.22
- macOS Monterey 12.6.6 (21G646) - 2023.05.18
- macOS Monterey 12.6.5 (21G531) - 2023.04.10
- macOS Monterey 12.6.4 (21G526) - 2023.03.27
- macOS Monterey 12.6.4 (21G526) - 2023.03.27
- macOS Monterey 12.6.3 (21G419) - 2023.01.23
- macOS Monterey 12.6.2 (21G320) - 2022.12.13
- macOS Monterey 12.6.1 (21G217) - 2022.10.24
- macOS Monterey 12.6 (21G115) - 2022.09.12
- macOS Monterey 12.5.1 (21G83) - 2022.08.17
- macOS Monterey 12.5 (21G72) - 2022.07.20
- macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F2092) M2 only - 2022.06.16
- macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F79) – 2022.05.16
- macOS Monterey 12.3 (21E230) – 2022.03.14
- macOS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62) – 2022.02.10
- macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D49) – 2022.01.26
- macOS Monterey 12.1 (21C52) – 2021.12.12
- macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559) – 2021.10.25
4. Download address
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Version list:
- macOS Monterey 12.6.8 (21G725)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.7 (21G651)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.6 (21G646)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.5 (21G531)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.4 (21G526)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.3 (21G419)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.2 (21G320)
- macOS Monterey 12.6.1 (21G217)
- macOS Monterey 12.6 (21G115)
- macOS Monterey 12.5.1 (21G83)
- macOS Monterey 12.5 (21G72)
- macOS Monterey 12.4 (21F79)
- macOS Monterey 12.3 (21E230)
- macOS Monterey 12.2.1 (21D62)
- macOS Monterey 12.2 (21D49)
- macOS Monterey 12.1 (21C52)
- macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (21A559)
(1) ISO format software package (recommended)
A bootable image can be installed or upgraded directly, or it can be started on a virtual machine for installation.
Baidu network disk link: https://sysin.org/blog/macOS-Monterey/
(2) PKG format software package
This format software package will be automatically installed
/Applications
under .
Baidu network disk link: https://sysin.org/blog/macOS-Monterey/
(3) IPSW firmware (for Apple chip Mac only)
Whether it is iso, pkg, or macOS downloaded from the App Store, it is universally applicable to Intel Mac and Apple silicon Mac.
The ipsw format is exclusive to Apple silicon Macs.
Applicable to: Mac computers equipped with Apple chips
Baidu network disk link: https://sysin.org/blog/macOS-Monterey/
See also: DFU mode recovery of macOS firmware on Apple silicon Mac
(4) App Store link
https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/macos-monterey/id1576738294?mt=12
Or open the App Store and directly search for macOS Monterey to download (the latest version is downloaded).
5. Attached: Applicable VMware software download link
It is recommended to run on the following versions of VMware software:
- Server:VMware ESXi 8.0 or with driver & vCenter Server 8.0,ESXi 7.0 or with driver & vCenter Server 7.0
- macOS:VMware Fusion 13
- Linux:VMware Workstation 17 for Linux
- Windows:VMware Workstation 17 for Windows
6. How to create a bootable macOS installer
Create a bootable macOS installation USB drive with one command