Apple today released a standalone “device support update” for macOS Big Sur. The minor update ensures proper update and rollback for iOS and iPadOS devices with a Mac, according to Apple, but no further details have been provided.

MacOS Big Sur Violet functionality
The update is likely to improve Finder support for recently released devices, including iPhone 13 models, the new iPad mini, and the ninth generation iPad.

The update can be installed by clicking the Apple logo in the macOS menu bar in the upper left corner of the screen, clicking About this Mac, and clicking Software Update. The update is listed with a file size of 195.6MB.

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