Apple Releases macOS Ventura 13.5

Apple today released macOS Ventura 13.5, the fifth major update to the macOS Ventura operating system that was released in October. macOS Ventura 13.5 comes a month after the launch of macOS Ventura 13.4, an update that brought minor features to the Apple News app and bug fixes.

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The ‌‌‌macOS Ventura‌‌‌ 13.5 update can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System Settings.

According to Apple's release notes, macOS Ventura 13.5 introduces important bug fixes and security updates. Apple recommends that all users install the software.

There are no notable feature changes or standout bug fixes in macOS Ventura 13.5, and work on the operating system is wrapping up. Apple is shifting its focus to macOS Sonoma, the next-generation version of macOS that's coming this fall.

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Top Rated Comments

usersince86 Avatar
18 months ago
Early adopters, please install and post any issues to those of us who are a little slower.

:)
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
tywebb13 Avatar
18 months ago
Same build number as RC which is 22G74

Full installer: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/01/07/032-69593-A_15V577BH7O/fau3wbhcg9pmo81cgkb2qjp0gfbp1jxu26/InstallAssistant.pkg

ipsw: https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2023SummerFCS/fullrestores/032-69606/D3E05CDF-E105-434C-A4A1-4E3DC7668DD0/UniversalMac_13.5_22G74_Restore.ipsw

Also released are

Monterey 12.6.8 build 21G725 (also same as the Monterey RC)

Full installer: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/50/44/042-15015-A_XSTTRTW8H4/cu5mniyv6jsu0h806qoqt5qtlu6l7f46w6/InstallAssistant.pkg

Big Sur 11.7.9 build 20G1426 (also same as the Big Sur RC)

Full installer: https://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/52/21/042-14707-A_2UU8KFUT6R/fm457iizu501ta77tsmm11x28qgj1bpfly/InstallAssistant.pkg
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kissmo1980 Avatar
18 months ago

Early adopters, please install and post any issues to those of us who are a little slower.

:)
Not really sure at this stage there are many issues - when an OS passes .4 - things tend to be bug fixes, security fixes and some small performance improvements.

Still.... who's to say :)

I usually refrain from major updates until early adopters jump in, but from .4 onwards I tend to do the updates without waiting.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Wokis Avatar
18 months ago
Location services is broken. Avoid. RUN!
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
TheYayAreaLiving ?️ Avatar
18 months ago
Wait a minute.. there’s a mistake there…



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Realityck Avatar
18 months ago

There are no notable feature changes or standout bug fixes in macOS Ventura 13.5, and work on the operating system is wrapping up.
reference
https://www.macworld.com/article/1923841/macos-ventura-13-5-features-security-updates-install.html

Ahead of the arrival of macOS Sonoma later this fall, Apple has released macOS Ventura ('https://www.macworld.com/article/678251/macos-13-ventura-features-compatibility-download-install.html') 13.5 to all users with bug fixes and nearly 30 security fixes. According to Apple’s release notes ('https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=111346X1569486&url=https://developer.apple.com/documentation/macos-release-notes/macos-13_5-release-notes&xcust=1-1-1923841-1-0-0&sref=https://www.macworld.com/article/1923841/macos-ventura-13-5-features-security-updates-install.html'), the update includes small bug fixes and performance optimizations. More importantly for most users are nearly 30 security updates that patch several vulnerabilities spanning Safari, Shortcuts, FindMy, and various system resources
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)