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my mac will not update but also will not let me leave the screen

Posted on Jan 9, 2022 8:09 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2022 8:46 AM

huntyr272 wrote:

my mac will not update but also will not let me leave the screen


You can always force quit the Mac holding the power button/TouchID for ~6-10sec.


Reboot an try again




Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mchlp2522/mac


Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support


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Jan 9, 2022 8:46 AM in response to huntyr272

huntyr272 wrote:

my mac will not update but also will not let me leave the screen


You can always force quit the Mac holding the power button/TouchID for ~6-10sec.


Reboot an try again




Log out, sleep, wake, restart or shut down your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-mide/guide/mac-help/mchlp2522/mac


Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support


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