As Apple has transitioned entirely to Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, and M4 chips), Boot Camp is no longer supported on newer Macs, making virtual machines (such as Parallels Desktop) the primary solution for those platforms. However, for those still rocking Intel-based MacBooks, iMacs, and Mac Pros, maintaining updated drivers like is the only way to preserve a stable, high-performing Windows environment.
The driver version 6.1.7931 was officially released by Apple on . This release coincided with the launch of the 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro models, and it provided the foundational driver support necessary for those machines to run Windows 10 effectively.
This version emerged during the macOS Sierra (10.12) and early High Sierra (10.13) era. At this time:
# In Terminal on macOS brew install brigadier brigadier -m MacBookPro16,1 bootcamp 6.1.7931
Improves the stability of built-in webcams for video conferencing.
Fade to black. Then, faintly — the glowing gray Apple logo on a black screen. It does not change. The drive clicks once every 11 seconds.
Alex felt a surge of adrenaline as he echoed the response. He had a feeling that the next few weeks were going to be a wild ride. As Apple has transitioned entirely to Apple Silicon
Bootcamp 6.1.7931 spent three years in "Beta Dark." Rumors persist that the lead architect, Dr. Aris Thorne, deliberately removed all "win states" from the code two weeks before launch. The simulation could not be beaten; it could only be endured. This led to a catastrophic dropout rate during the initial field trials. Of the 200 candidates selected for the Alpha Cohort, only 7 completed the 48-hour cycle.
If your Magic Mouse or trackpad gestures aren't working, the Boot Camp services may have crashed or failed to launch.
Stay dual-booted, stay compatible, and enjoy the last great Intel Macs while they last. This release coincided with the launch of the
| Component | Driver Version | Importance | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 6.1.7931 | Fixes crackling speakers on 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro. | | Apple SSD (T2) | 6.1.7800+ | Enables TRIM support and NVMe speeds under Windows. | | Apple Trackpad | 6.1.7931 | Adds inertia scrolling and force touch emulation. | | Apple SD Card Reader | 6.0.6700 | Works with UHS-II cards (critical for photographers). | | Apple Bluetooth | 6.1.7600 | Stable handoff between Windows and macOS. | | Apple WiFi (Broadcom) | 6.1.7931 | Supports 802.11ac with no random disconnects. |
Drivers for the Apple Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and multi-touch trackpads.
It provides precise system matching for devices with part numbers starting with (among other regional variants). Key Features and Fixes in 6.1.7931