Apple Releases macOS 10.12.5 with USB Headphone Bug Fix, More RAW Formats

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macOS Sierra Logo Apple released macOS 10.12.5 Monday. This update includes a fix for a USB headphone bug and other bug fixes, support for more RAW formats, and as-yet-unspecified security patches.

Patch Notes for macOS 10.12.5

  • Fixes an issue where audio may stutter when played through USB headphones.
  • Enhances compatibility of the Mac App Store with future software updates.
  • Adds support for media-free installation of Windows 10 Creators Update using Boot Camp.
  • Adds support for more digital camera RAW formats.
  • Resolves an issue, affecting some enterprise and education customers, that may cause the system date to be set to the year 2040.
  • Prevents a potential kernel panic when starting up from a NetInstall image. This fix is available when starting up from a NetInstall image created from the macOS 10.12.5 installer.

As of this writing, Apple has not yet published its list of security fixes for macOS 10.12.5.

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The update is free through the Mac App Store. Please drop your update experience in the comments below.

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  1. Bryan Chaffin Author 9 years ago

    Link corrected. Thanks, folks.

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  2. W. Abdullah Brooks, MD 9 years ago

    Bryan:

    A few hours ago, the App Store showed no update, then a couple of hours ago it showed up. The update went quickly without hiccups.

    My MBP is running smoothly.

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  3. Hagen Subscriber 9 years ago

    Link typo. The correct link is https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT207706

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  4. dlstarr7 Subscriber 9 years ago

    Link is broken or Apple pulled the update. Can’t find the update in Mac App Store either?

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