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updating big sur

how do I update Big Sur when "checking for updates" isn't working?


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Aug 19, 2022 11:56 AM

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Posted on Aug 19, 2022 12:56 PM

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


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John Galt
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Aug 19, 2022 12:56 PM in response to 85-20-1

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

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