macOS 12 Monterey Platform Support - EOL
What
Starting with FileWave 16.3.0, macOS 12 Monterey is no longer listed as an Expected to work platform for FileWave Clients, FileWave Server, FileWave Central, or FileWave Booster.
Customers who still need to manage macOS 12 devices should use the FileWave 16.2.5 client listed in the Legacy section of the FileWave 16.3 and later release notes.
When/Why
macOS 12 Monterey is no longer receiving current security updates from Apple. Apple's public security releases page lists macOS Monterey 12.7.6, released on July 29, 2024, as the final macOS Monterey security release.
FileWave 16.3 and later releases need to keep moving with current macOS frameworks, platform behavior, and security requirements. Removing macOS 12 from the expected-support matrix helps FileWave focus on supported macOS versions without keeping newer platform work constrained by an older Apple operating system.
Impact
- macOS 12 is no longer listed under Expected to work for FileWave 16.3.0 and later.
- FileWave does not recommend using macOS 12 for FileWave Server, FileWave Central, or FileWave Booster on FileWave 16.3 and later.
- Customers who still need to manage macOS 12 devices should use the FileWave 16.2.5 client listed in the Legacy section of the release notes.
- Support for macOS 12-specific issues is limited because the platform is no longer receiving current security maintenance from Apple.
Recommended action
Upgrade macOS 12 devices to a currently supported macOS version where possible. If macOS 12 must remain in the environment temporarily, use the FileWave 16.2.5 client and plan migration away from macOS 12.