The macOS Monterey beta is recently plagued by various bugs and performance issues like macOS Big Sur, which means you should think twice before you set on upgrading.

New features and performance enhancements of macOS Monterey attract many Apple lovers to give it a try on the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini, and iMac. While on the flip side, the macOS Monterey beta has its fair share of problems. This isn’t surprising given that it’s unfinished and pre-release software is almost always riddled with issues.

If you hold an expectant attitude in trying the macOS Monterey beta, you surely are interested in understanding what you’re getting into before you tap download. And those of you using the beta need to know where to find fixes and ongoing feedback about the software’s performance.

In this guide, we’ll take you through the current state of macOS Monterey beta problems with resources that might come in handy if you run into macOS 12 issues on your computer.

macOS Monterey Problems

Apple’s acknowledges a number of issues with the macOS Monterey beta on its website. Developers have also encountered a variety of other bugs and performance issues.

We’re hearing about installation and download problems, FaceTime issues, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, crashes, lag, and problems with first and third-party applications.

Apple will fix some of these early issues, but some of these problems could linger on throughout the beta testing process. Some might even make it into the final release.

You can’t predict what problems you’ll run into during your time on the macOS Monterey beta and that’s why we recommend doing some prep work before you install the software on your Mac.

We’ve put together a pre-installation checklist and it will help you get everything in order before you install the beta.

Where to Find Feedback for macOS 12 Problems

If you recently installed the macOS Monterey beta or if you’re thinking about downloading it, make sure you keep an eye on feedback from other Mac users. Their feedback will provide you with a glimpse at the most prominent issues in addition to the beta’s potential benefits.

If you’re using an older Mac, you’ll want to dig into feedback before you jump to the beta. New software can wreak havoc on older computers.

There are a few places to check for macOS Monterey beta feedback. You can check YouTube for information about the software’s performance.

Apple’s official discussion forums are another resource to bookmark. We also recommend monitoring feedback from the MacRumors forums. You’ll also want to check Facebook and Twitter.

We’re putting together a list of reasons to, and not to, install the macOS Monterey beta right now and it’ll be worth a look if you’re on the fence about moving to the beta. We’ll let you know when it goes live.

How to Fix macOS Monterey Beta Problems?

Some macOS Monterey beta problems will require a fix from Apple in a future beta release. Others you should be able to fix on your own.

We’ve put together a list of fixes for the most common macOS problems and it’s a good starting point if you encounter problems with key components like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

If you’re experiencing a weird battery drain after a macOS upgrade, check out our guide to fixing bad macOS battery life. It should help you improve it in a matter of minutes.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for in our guides, we recommend getting in touch with the community on Apple’s discussion forums or with Apple via its customer support account on Twitter.

You Can Always Downgrade from macOS Monterey 12

If you run into major issues on the macOS Monterey beta, you can downgrade your Mac’s software. You’ll always be able to downgrade back to stable software, that won’t change during the beta testing period.

Downgrading macOS will take some time, so you’ll need to stay patient, but it’s an option if you can’t fix your issues or if you can’t wait for Apple’s next beta release.

Apple will periodically release new versions of the macOS Monterey beta. New betas will bring bug fixes, but they’ll also bring problems of their own.

Apple typically releases new beta software every other week and then every week once we get closer to the Gold Master and final release in the fall. The final version of macOS Monterey should arrive in September or October after the company confirms the 2021 iPhones.