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macOS Big Sur 11.2 update download failed error

Hi ,


I tried to install the latest macOS update, I didn't have enough space on my laptop, so I had to make some room. Now my laptop has more than enough memory, but I keep getting this error. I already tried booting up in safe mode, but I keep getting the same error.


Thanks!


MacBook

Posted on Feb 3, 2021 12:06 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2021 10:21 AM

Same problem. Retried several times. Why they don't retain the download cache so we don't have to re-download the entire 3.25GB from the beginning each time is beyond me. The problem is NOT the internet connection. All the "solutions" I've seen so far on this forum are work-arounds (hacks). Apple needs to fix this ASAP. It took me several attempts and a lot of freeing up of disk space to get Big Sur to install in the first place. Now the thing can't even update itself, despite my MBP having plenty of free space. I don't want to reboot into safe mode, stand on one foot, pat my head and rub my belly. I want an updater that A) works or B) at least provides accurate error messages. If I'm going to pay more for a product, I expect it to work at least as well as the competition.

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macOS Big Sur 11.2 update download failed error

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