On a 16" Intel MBP, but I cant seem to get the 13.1 update to go. Tried turning everything off and even in Safe Mode this happens. Dont have anything crazy installed on this machine. Any ideas?
MacBook Pro 16″
I had this same issue, as 13.1 would not install and gave a 'Failed to prepare the software update" message for the last few weeks. I finally got the update to work by resetting the PRAM.
I disconnected all external drives/monitors, held Power for 10 seconds - waited 10-15 seconds, turned it back on and booted up, then held power button for 10 seconds to kill power, turned it back on and held Command + Option + P + R to reset PRAM, let it restart and load up - I went into the App Store and downloaded Ventura, it opened through the settings update window, then the installer popped up. I let it run overnight and when I came back it had installed. (https://www.easeus.com/computer-instruction/macos-13-ventura-installation-failed.html)
I'm not sure if disconnecting external peripherals helped or not, but some other articles recommended it and it finally did work, so it's hard to disagree too much ;)
Hope this helps someone.
Earned 😀
I have tried this and it didnt seem to help.
Same exact problem for me 16” Macbook Pro.
Tried everything mentioned here, same failure.
Just didn’t want OP to feel alone.
Hanging it up for the night and going to bed.
Def nice to know, I have exhausted all options and I cant do a clean install. Im hoping to upgrade to a new mac when they MBP get a refresh so I guess ill stay on 13.0.1 until then.
Same
Same exact problem as you guys trying everything in this thread. I have a 2018 Macbook Pro, 15”.
Its comforting to know its not just me. Its frustrating because I want to encrypt my iCloud info and I cant do it until all my devices are up to date.
Same. That’s what brought me here.
Just tried the 13.1 update from System Preferences and it worked.
Something likely changed with the installer.
Failed again for me as well
I got 13.0.1 to install but cant get 13.1. Maybe they will release a fix soon.
Yeah its really strange that it downloads and waits till the last second to fail.
ive tried that. my hosts file didnt have any apple domains in it.
is that clean installation?
What do you mean by "Erasing All content and Settings"
Ventura 13.1 Failed to Prepare Update
