Why when I try to update my MacBook Air, it's just stuck on the checking for updates page and never moves. I have tried restarting my computer, changing Wifi, and nothing seems to help. and I have a ton of storage left so that shouldn't be the issue
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.0
Hi,
Try booting into Safe Mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support and see if the issue persists there.
Hi,
Try booting into Safe Mode: How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support and see if the issue persists there.
Follow advise from previous posting First.
If still experiencing issue >>
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
Notation: Disabling the AV Software may or may not solve the issue. Removal of the AV Software may increase the chances of the download tt perform as expected.
5 - Running behind a VPN which may increase Packet losses or corruption of 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
System Update
