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Apple seems to continue to have problems with Big Sur updates. Every time one is released my computer will not automatically download and install it. I have tried the Shift opt Cmd R and even that errors out and will not install the update or any iOS. With all of these updates coming more frequently, when will Apple fix this problem? Seems like that would become their priority before worrying about security updates.
Must ask - has the latest Big Sur 11.4 been successfully installed ? If Yes, good.
Yes, agree on the flaky Software Update Method though, there are contributing factors. Apple Servers are overloaded with people trying to update all at the same time, Unreliable or slow Wifi Signal, Too many Other devices using the Wifi at the same time on Home Router, VPNs being used, AntiVirus Software interfering with the process etc.
If still attempting the update to 11.4 >>
This method may seem unnecessary but sometimes the Router Restart clears Network issues from ISP to Apple Servers
Shutdown Router. Shutdown computer and disconnect all External Drives. Restart Router. Connect to Router via Ethernet Cable. If via Wifi - Disconnect all other Devices using the Wifi - want the Maximum Bandwidth only for this computer. Restart computer in Safe Mode. It does a Repair Disk, Clear System Cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and Fonts. Will load slowly - Normal. Once Logged in - open Apple Apps Store and Get the Full Version of Big Sur. It will take some time and several pauses will occur - normal. Countdown clock may say 15 minutes but in Real time may be 30 minutes. Same goes for clock at 10 minutes could be 20 minutes in Real time. Eventually , Full Installer will download and a New Application in Applications Folder will present called Install Big Sur. Stop there and perform a Time Machine Backup. If desired - have an External Drive - Copy & Paste the Install Big Sur Application to external drive for future usage - making a Bootable Installer. Now run the Installer.
Have found this method more reliable than the Software Update which is very iffy at best
Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation.
Must ask - has the latest Big Sur 11.4 been successfully installed ? If Yes, good.
Yes, agree on the flaky Software Update Method though, there are contributing factors. Apple Servers are overloaded with people trying to update all at the same time, Unreliable or slow Wifi Signal, Too many Other devices using the Wifi at the same time on Home Router, VPNs being used, AntiVirus Software interfering with the process etc.
If still attempting the update to 11.4 >>
This method may seem unnecessary but sometimes the Router Restart clears Network issues from ISP to Apple Servers
Shutdown Router. Shutdown computer and disconnect all External Drives. Restart Router. Connect to Router via Ethernet Cable. If via Wifi - Disconnect all other Devices using the Wifi - want the Maximum Bandwidth only for this computer. Restart computer in Safe Mode. It does a Repair Disk, Clear System Cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and Fonts. Will load slowly - Normal. Once Logged in - open Apple Apps Store and Get the Full Version of Big Sur. It will take some time and several pauses will occur - normal. Countdown clock may say 15 minutes but in Real time may be 30 minutes. Same goes for clock at 10 minutes could be 20 minutes in Real time. Eventually , Full Installer will download and a New Application in Applications Folder will present called Install Big Sur. Stop there and perform a Time Machine Backup. If desired - have an External Drive - Copy & Paste the Install Big Sur Application to external drive for future usage - making a Bootable Installer. Now run the Installer.
Have found this method more reliable than the Software Update which is very iffy at best
Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Defrag, VPNs etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation.
Welcome and Thank you too :-))
THANK YOU!!!! That worked perfectly, I appreciate the help.
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