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software update not installed

my MacBook Air M1 show available software update of 12.1 but it is not updated even after several attempts since first day of availability


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Dec 17, 2021 6:52 AM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2021 8:16 AM

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 and may corrupt the download


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

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Dec 17, 2021 8:16 AM in response to VinayBhoyar

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 and may corrupt the download


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

software update not installed

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