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unable to install macOS Big Sur on macbook

I can download this new OS but it will not install after restart. Any suggestions?



Posted on Jan 1, 2021 7:42 AM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2021 8:46 PM

If your Mac fully supports the newest macOS (Big Sur) you may be able to install

the 'installer' & then see if that finally loads the new system; that could take time.


Depending on what the Mac configuration is, and if the hardware is capable of

supporting Big Sur (no rotational HDD, & among later/recent hardware w/ SSD)

you could try restarting in Safe mode. ~ That has been known to be helpful.


• How to use Safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262


Not sure what else you may need to try, for this system upgrade to fully work.


Good luck & happy computing!

🌞🌿⛵️🎣🌻🐢⛄️🌤🚀🌎

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Jan 1, 2021 8:46 PM in response to stwbaker

If your Mac fully supports the newest macOS (Big Sur) you may be able to install

the 'installer' & then see if that finally loads the new system; that could take time.


Depending on what the Mac configuration is, and if the hardware is capable of

supporting Big Sur (no rotational HDD, & among later/recent hardware w/ SSD)

you could try restarting in Safe mode. ~ That has been known to be helpful.


• How to use Safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262


Not sure what else you may need to try, for this system upgrade to fully work.


Good luck & happy computing!

🌞🌿⛵️🎣🌻🐢⛄️🌤🚀🌎

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