Error blocking System update: Installer can't verify OS version

While installing MacOS 12.1 the installer declares - "Can't verify MacOS version".

I am on

MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019)

Processor" 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9

Memory: 16 GB 2667 MHz DDR4


macOS Big Sur

Version 11.6.2


I am using the System Preferences selected from he Apple menu, selecting Update.


I have restarted the Mac the begun a second time, same error.

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jan 20, 2022 10:13 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2022 10:53 AM

psilunary wrote:

While installing MacOS 12.1 the installer declares - "Can't verify MacOS version".
I am on
MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019)
Processor" 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9
Memory: 16 GB 2667 MHz DDR4

macOS Big Sur
Version 11.6.2

I am using the System Preferences selected from he Apple menu, selecting Update.

I have restarted the Mac the begun a second time, same error.


Hmmm... if this is a business issued machine bound to Enterprise contact your IT/ admin for restrictions.


Personal machine you can

try a Safeboot and from this environment try again your upgrade to macOS 12.1


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.


How to upgrade to macOS Monterey

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212735

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Jan 20, 2022 10:53 AM in response to psilunary

psilunary wrote:

While installing MacOS 12.1 the installer declares - "Can't verify MacOS version".
I am on
MacBook Pro (16-inch 2019)
Processor" 2.3 GHz 8-Core Intel Core i9
Memory: 16 GB 2667 MHz DDR4

macOS Big Sur
Version 11.6.2

I am using the System Preferences selected from he Apple menu, selecting Update.

I have restarted the Mac the begun a second time, same error.


Hmmm... if this is a business issued machine bound to Enterprise contact your IT/ admin for restrictions.


Personal machine you can

try a Safeboot and from this environment try again your upgrade to macOS 12.1


verify you are using the Safari browser to download/initiate the macOS links.


How to upgrade to macOS Monterey

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212735

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