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MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021)

Download macOS 13.3 RC (22E252) for MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021)

Released
March 21, 2023
Version
macOS 13.3 RC
Build
22E252
Identifier
MacBookPro18,4
Filename
UniversalMac_13.3_22E252_Restore.ipsw
File size
12.73 GB
Download12.73 GB

macOS 13.3 RC Release Notes

Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

This update includes new emoji along with other enhancements, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.

  • 21 new emoji including animals, hand gestures, and objects are now available in emoji keyboard
  • Remove background option in Freeform automatically isolates the subject in your image
  • Photos duplicates album expands support to detect duplicate photos and videos in an iCloud Shared Photo Library
  • Transliteration support for Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu keyboards
  • New keyboard layouts for Choctaw, Chickasaw, Akan, Hausa, and Yoruba
  • Accessibility setting to automatically dim video when flashes of light or strobe effects are detected
  • VoiceOver support for maps in the Weather app
  • Resolves an issue where Trackpad gestures may occasionally stop responding
  • Fixes an issue where Ask to Buy requests from children may fail to appear on the parent's device
  • Addresses an issue where VoiceOver may be unresponsive after using Finder

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

Related IPSW

View all IPSW beta for this Mac
Version Released File Size
13.3 RC
22E252
 March 21, 2023 12.73 GB
13.3 beta 4
22E5246b
 March 15, 2023 12.71 GB
13.3 beta 3
22E5236f
 March 7, 2023 12.71 GB
13.3 beta 2
22E5230e
 February 28, 2023 12.70 GB
13.3 beta
22E5219e
 February 16, 2023 12.69 GB

Installation Instructions

Always back up your devive before installing beta software. You can back up your Mac using iCloud, Time Machine, or another storage device.

Prerequisites

  • Second Mac: Another Mac of any model using macOS Sonoma 14 or later.
  • USB-C Cable: A high-quality USB-C cable to connect the two Macs.

Steps to Restore (and Update)

  1. Install Apple Configurator on the Second Mac
    • Download and install Apple Configurator from the Mac App Store on the second Mac if it’s not already installed.
  2. Put the Target MacBook into DFU Mode:
    • Shut down MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021) you want to restore.
    • Connect it to the second Mac using the USB-C cable.
    • Enter DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode.
    • In Apple Configurator on the second Mac, your MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021) should appear as a device in DFU mode.
  3. Apply the IPSW File:
    • Open Apple Configurator on the second Mac.
    • Select your MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021) in DFU mode from the device list.
    • Drag UniversalMac_13.3_22E252_Restore.ipsw file onto the device icon in Apple Configurator, or use the menu: Actions > Restore.
    • Confirm the action when prompted. This will erase the MacBook and install macOS 13.3 RC.
  4. Wait for the Process to Complete:
    • The restore process will take some time (15-30 minutes or more, depending on the file size and connection speed).
    • The MacBook’s screen may show a progress bar or Apple logo during the restore.
    • Once complete, your MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021) will restart automatically.
  5. Set Up the MacBook:
    • After the restore, your MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Max, 2021) will boot into the setup assistant.
    • You can set it up as new or restore your data from a backup.

Note: Using an IPSW file with Apple Configurator always performs a full restore, erasing all data. There is no option to "update" macOS (preserving data) using an IPSW file directly.