Whenever I try to update my OS, I get the following error: An error has occurred while downloading the updates (102). I found another thread regarding this error. A reply said to apply Download OS X Mountain Lion Update v10.8.5 (Combo). Which I did but did not resolve my issue. Is there any other suggestions?
Mid 2017 Airs can run the latest macOS, Big Sur.
You can try simply updating with this How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple Support
If it doesn't work, I'd advise you to make a clean install of macOS.
First backup your personal data to an external USB drive.
Now create a bootable USB installer following this How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Restart holding Option and choose the USB installer
Once Recovery Mode is loaded, open Disk Utility and completely erase the internal drive
Close DU and proceed installation.
That I consider the best way because you'll have a clean install, free from debris from old versions like system files and settings that could cause you some trouble.
Mid 2017 Airs can run the latest macOS, Big Sur.
You can try simply updating with this How to upgrade to macOS Big Sur - Apple Support
If it doesn't work, I'd advise you to make a clean install of macOS.
First backup your personal data to an external USB drive.
Now create a bootable USB installer following this How to create a bootable installer for macOS - Apple Support
Restart holding Option and choose the USB installer
Once Recovery Mode is loaded, open Disk Utility and completely erase the internal drive
Close DU and proceed installation.
That I consider the best way because you'll have a clean install, free from debris from old versions like system files and settings that could cause you some trouble.
Hardware Overview:
Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini6,1
Processor Name: Dual-Core Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.5 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 3 MB
Hyper-Threading Technology: Enabled
Memory: 4 GB
Boot ROM Version: 421.0.0.0.0
SMC Version (system): 2.7f0
Serial Number (system): C07K631EDWYL
Hardware UUID: F9F1D18E-19D3-5080-9E9E-C78E0A939EAB
What is your Mac model and year?
It is an macbook air, model 1466. 13" Mid 2017
MacOS 10.8.5 Error 102
