Apple issues fifth macOS Monterey 12.5 beta to developers

The fifth developer beta for macOS Monterey 12.5 has been released by Apple, providing testers yet another build to try out.

The newest builds can be downloaded via the Apple Developer Center for those enrolled in the test program, or via an over-the-air update on devices running the beta software. Public betas typically arrive within a few days of the developer versions, via the Apple Beta Software Program website.

The fifth beta arrives after the fourth from June 24 and the third from June 14.

So far, the betas have seemingly taken the form of a bug fix and performance improvement release, with no visible user-facing changes to report. It is also currently being offered in beta alongside macOS Ventura.

AppleInsider, and Apple itself, strongly recommend users don't install the betas on to "mission-critical" or primary devices, as there is the remote possibility of data loss or other issues. Instead, testers should install betas onto secondary or non-essential devices, and to make sure there are sufficient backups of important data before updating.

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