MacOS Catalina

My update installation fails every time and says "Request has timed out." What do you suggest?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Sep 19, 2020 4:03 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2020 2:32 AM

From the description it sounds like the internet connection is too slow OR Apple Servers are overloaded. Suggest connecting via Hardwired to Access Point / move laptop very close to A/P for best Wifi signal

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