updating big sur
how do I update Big Sur when "checking for updates" isn't working?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6
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Several workarounds have been proposed, such as restarting your Mac in "Safe Mode" and checking for updates while in that mode, and / or resetting NVRAM.
How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support
Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
Related: Software Update stuck at "Checking for updates"… - Apple Community