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why couldn't I update my macOS M1 its keep asking me you need to be the owner and I am the owner?
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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
why couldn't I update my macOS M1 its keep asking me you need to be the owner and I am the owner?
Is your user account set up to be an administrator?
Change User settings on Mac - Apple Support
As an administrator you can install updates, which can be restricted for a normal user account.
Is your user account set up to be an administrator?
Change User settings on Mac - Apple Support
As an administrator you can install updates, which can be restricted for a normal user account.
software update