Macos Big Sur 11.2.2 (20d80) ✯

System slow after MacOS 11.2.2 update - Apple Support Communities

Some users found the update stuck and required a Safe Mode restart (holding Shift during boot) to complete.

While the update fixed the "bricking" bug, some community members reported standard post-update hurdles: macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 (20D80)

Occasional reports of UI sluggishness led experts to recommend running tools like EtreCheck to identify conflicting third-party software.

MacBook Pro (2019 or later) and MacBook Air (2020 or later). System slow after MacOS 11

Approximately 2–3 GB, depending on the specific Mac model.

Released on February 25, 2021, was a critical, highly focused update designed to protect Mac hardware from a physical "bricking" threat. ⚡ The "Bricking" Prevention Approximately 2–3 GB, depending on the specific Mac model

Unlike most Big Sur releases, version 11.2.2 was unusual because it contained (publicly listed security vulnerabilities). It was almost exclusively a hardware-safety patch.