Why wont my mac download new update if I have plenty storage?

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Why wont my mac download new update if I have plenty storage?

I was desperately trying to download the latest update (Monterey) but it kept telling me I didn't have enough storage space (My latest update is Catalina). So I made storage by uninstalling apps I really didn't want to have to. Now that I have the storage space, it keeps saying the update isn't available on my device. I have tried everything I could find online to fix this!! I have also tried downloading the update from the apple store, doesn't work.

Any ideas? TIA

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 26, 2021 1:46 AM

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Answer 1

Mal-S

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Oct 26, 2021 2:38 AM in response to TerribleAtTech

Check to see if your model of MacBook can be upgraded.

https://www.macworld.com/article/350815/get-your-mac-ready-for-macos-12-monterey.html

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Answer 2

Owl-53

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Oct 26, 2021 2:40 AM in response to TerribleAtTech

What is “Other” storage on a Mac, and how can I clean it out?

Free up storage space on your Mac

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See used and available storage space on your Mac

Other: Contains files that don’t fall into the categories listed here. This category primarily includes files and data used by the system, such as log files, caches, VM files, and other runtime system resources. Also included are temporary files, fonts, app support files, and plug-ins. You can't manage the contents of this category. The contents are managed by macOS, and the category varies in size depending on the current state of your Mac.

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Why wont my mac download new update if I have plenty storage?

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