Unable to install macOS Catalina 10.15.7 Update

Thanks Jocko,

I got it to go for real this time after freeing up even more space from the computer. It’s funny that I didn’t get any error message saying more space was needed and I thought I had great plenty, but apparently not.

I just ran into that issue, too! I downloaded the 10.15.7 dmg and it gave the same results as the normal update through System Preferences did--computer would restart, show the Apple and progress bar, and then show the login screen. After I would enter the user account password, the computer would log me in and nothing would happen. This may sound strange, but I finally got it to go after I temporarily turned on Automatic Login for that user account in the User's & Groups pane of System Preferences.

I realize you don't need the help anymore, Ferenc, but hopefully this can help others out yet.

Apple support had me restart in Safe Mode then run install while in safe mode. It worked for me.

I had same problem, now solved.

I downloaded 10.15.7 from Apple and found I didn’t have enough HD memory to install it.

Cleared lots of rubbish from downloads folder freeing up 50GB.

Mac then happily installed it.

Seems auto update doesn’t tell you you need to free up space for update.

I had to run recovery mode because my screen was on the user login page with the progress bar not moving. Ran recovery mode, and updated macOS and gave me 10.15.7. Everything seems to be working fine now. But will be keeping an eye on it. Not something I wanted to have to do on a brand new iMac a week after unboxing it

Finally managed to downloads Catalina 10.15.7. If your device keeps asking to restart you need to create more free space on your HD. I removed a load of programmes that were taking space and the update downloaded no issues. It would be helpful if Apple could actually include a message telling you the reason rather than just not downloading

I had this problem a couple of days ago. A quick fix for this would be to reboot the system into Safe Mode by holding the SHIFT Button upon the system restart and rebooting back into normal mode. Did the trick for me.

You've got what I was experiencing. I tried everything. Wasted far too much time. The last thing I did was to restart in "Safe Mode" and install using the direct download dmg file. If I'm not mistaken it finally worked and installed ...although the process left me doubting it's installation. After rebooting, the security update notification was gone. If you haven't yet tried, I would do the Safe Mode install with a direct download.

I had made the decision to downgrade back to Mojave even before I finally managed to coax the Catalina security update to install. Mojave worked (and works) great; I got my 32 bit programs back (not every software maker is kowtowing to Apple and their exclusive support for 64 bit software) and so far, updates install painlessly like they used to. My Mini had met it's plateau with Catalina; Big Sur was a no-go and I didn't want to get stuck with Catalina.

Hope you get it figured out.

Cheers.

Have found this worked for me, Restart computer and immediately Hold SHIFT Key. That is Safe Mode. Let it run in Safe Mode for 15 minutes and restart in Normal mode

Same here. Lack of disk space. Apple needs to fix their installer to report the lack of disk space during an upgrade.

And right after that they should throw out Siri and write a new version they can actually understand people speaking English.

Hey Micus1,

i just had the same problem. I also tried to download the dmg and install with that, but i have that the same issue as through the normal installation process in the System Preferences. It happens the same and my Air says i still have some updates to install.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Ferenc

Hey Micus!

Really thanks for the fast reply... since then i tried every her written way, nothing helped for me unfortunately... my mac has needed a real brand new clear installation, i don't know why :D BUT I'm already finished with it so i have the 10.15.7 and almost ready for the settings also :D

Never mind...

Really big thanks for the help!

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Ferenc