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MacBook won't update to macOS Monterey

I have a brand new MacBook Air I just bought yesterday. It will not update to the latest OS. It works for about 2-3 hours and then gives me an error message saying an error occurred. I've tried 3 times already. What can I do?

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Nov 27, 2021 5:29 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2021 5:54 AM

FWIW, Monterey requires 26GBs of available space to install. You might want to try again while in Safe Mode.

How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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Nov 27, 2021 6:38 AM in response to zrsirios

Follow the advise from the above first and only then explore the below >>


There are factors:


1 - Like poor Wifi connection


2 - Slow wifi connection


3 - Too many other people downloading at the same time and Apple Severs are overloaded


4 - Software on the computer interfering with the download process including AntiVirus Software


5 - Running behind a VPN which may increase Packet losses


6 - If via wifi too many Other devices using the wifi at the same time reducing the Bandwidth to your computer. 


7 - Best Results are via Ethernet Cable to Router

MacBook won't update to macOS Monterey

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