2018 mac mini. No errors. Download update -> restart at prompt -> about this mac -> 12.3.1 -> software update: "an update is available for your mac. macos monterey 12.5.1" -> update now -> download update -> restart at prompt -> no errors-> about this mac -> 12.3.1
i've tried four or five times now, same result. no errors. what?
Mac mini, macOS 12.3
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 to 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
8 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal and Try Again using the Software Update Applet in System Preferences
9 - Worst case - Restart in Recovery Mode and choose Reinstall macOS. This in theory will pull the latest version of Monterey available and commence the installation.
sounds very much the same. it's a huge pain going into recovery mode to update the system every single time is not a solution.
1- no
2- n/a
3- about -> "mac mini (2018), processor 3.6GHz quad core intel i3, memory 64GB"
crucial information: what do you need? what else was requested?
"without the serial number" was specified.
Ha, yes, you've just discovered my periodic reading comprehension issue...
was that in the software updates preferences panel, or in the updater app? i've tried it in the preferences pane with no luck. i'll try running the installer one more time.
ahh yeah, i'd tried that with no luck.
Four things --- >>
1 - Is this computer Owned by a Company, University or Organization which has Enrolled this Computer in a MDM ( Mobile Digital Management Service ?
2 - If yes to above - all Bets gets are Off for any type of update as the MDM Controls whatever and / or even if the update can be installed
3 - Provide a Screen Shot of ( About this Mac ) without the Serial Number appearing in the image
4 - Example of requested information in below image
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Can't update to 12.5.1
