My MacBook Air M1 Running macOS 13.4.1 Does Not Show Latest Security Updates

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My MacBook Air M1 Running macOS 13.4.1 Does Not Show Latest Security Updates

How do I work around my MacBook Air not showing the most recent security updates?

Earlier today, I read about the new security updates for macOS 13.4.1. I also saw that there was an update notice under the Apple menu. Later in the day I went to install the updates and the notice for them was gone. I restarted my MacBook Air, but the update notice remained gone. This includes checking under System Settings: General: Software Update... several times. Checking Safari, it remains at the older version 16.5.1. Checking under About This Mac and going to System Report: Software: Installations... there is no indication that the updates took place.

So now what?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 12:44 AM

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Answer 1

Owl-53

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Jul 11, 2023 02:27 AM in response to Derek Currie

Go " About this Mac " and click on Ventura like in image below

From a previous RSR update the letter "a" was appended to 13.3.1 to read 13.3.1a

Add on About the security content of Rapid Security Responses for macOS Ventura 13.4.1

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Derek Currie Author

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Jul 11, 2023 06:10 AM in response to Owl-53

Sorry but no, P. Phillips.

I did an OS reinstall last night. No change. No 13.4.1 (a). No Safari 16.5.2.

It reminds me of the occasions when Apple has discovered an update has problems and they've pulled it.

I'll be wearing my stress resistant chainmail and calling Apple 'Support' this afternoon. 🙏

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Owl-53

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Jul 11, 2023 07:05 AM in response to Derek Currie

Derek Currie wrote:

Sorry but no, P. Phillips.

I did an OS reinstall last night. No change. No 13.4.1 (a). No Safari 16.5.2.

It reminds me of the occasions when Apple has discovered an update has problems and they've pulled it.

I'll be wearing my stress resistant chainmail and calling Apple 'Support' this afternoon. 🙏

Hum - would not make the effort to call Apple Support

Sometimes the Left Hand does not know what the Right Hand is doing

Wait , wait and possible wait some more is the best I will suggest for both yourself and myself

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Derek Currie Author

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Jul 11, 2023 09:13 AM in response to Owl-53

MacRumors (likely others) verified that Apple pulled BOTH the iOS 16.5.1 (a) update AND the macOS 13.4.1 (a) update. The article link is below.

(Amusingly, have to laugh, better than cry, I updated my iPhone 13 to 16.5.1 (a) and discovered the old BLACK Lock Screen bug of infamy. *sigh*)

Apple Pulls iOS 16.5.1 and macOS 13.4.1 Rapid Security Response Updates Due to Safari Bug

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Owl-53

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Jul 11, 2023 09:18 AM in response to Derek Currie

Ouch

Not sure if you have used, from same article in your link to remove the iOS 16.5.1(a)

" Those who have already installed the update can downgrade on iOS by going to Settings > General > About and tapping on iOS Version. From there tap on Remove Security Update. "

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Owl-53

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Jul 11, 2023 09:27 AM in response to Derek Currie

To share my limited experience with the RSR updates

Just once have I allowed it to be installed and to be more correct, there has been only 1 ASR released in Ventura before this one.

Had zero issue with the 13.3.1(a) installation

But and yes a but.

There after, when using the Terminal Command to check for the Ventura 13.4 ( which was available ) the command would run ok but never find any Full Version of 13.4

It was as if the infamous " Checking for Updates " in the Update Software Applet was looking and looking and never finding them.

That was the only inconvenience I experienced.

IMHO - this RSR is still a work in progress

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