I am trying to macOS Monterey 12.6.6, but I couldn't be it popped up with a error message that said: "In order to continue installing, you need to be an owner." I tried to update using sudo softwareupdate -i -a -R in the terminal, but I got the error message "Failed to authenticate". Is there another way I can update my MacBook?
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 12.0
What follows pertains specifically to Apple Silicon Computers
The " Owner Account of this computer " has that privilege to add, remove, upgrade or downgrade accounts. This would include adding more Admin Accounts and / or downgrading an ADDED Admin account
Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac
Normally the " Owner Account " is the very first Account used when the Computer was Very First Setup as New and out of the box.
Adding additional Admin Account can be done there after.
Below link all provide additional insights about the Difference between Admin Accounts and Owner Accounts
https://eclecticlight.co/2021/07/18/last-week-on-my-mac-the-perils-of-m1-ownership/
What follows pertains specifically to Apple Silicon Computers
The " Owner Account of this computer " has that privilege to add, remove, upgrade or downgrade accounts. This would include adding more Admin Accounts and / or downgrading an ADDED Admin account
Set up users, guests, and groups on Mac
Normally the " Owner Account " is the very first Account used when the Computer was Very First Setup as New and out of the box.
Adding additional Admin Account can be done there after.
Below link all provide additional insights about the Difference between Admin Accounts and Owner Accounts
https://eclecticlight.co/2021/07/18/last-week-on-my-mac-the-perils-of-m1-ownership/
Are you an Admin user???
Excellent! :) 👍
Thx
Hope this information provides some insight for OP and can they can work though it to hopefully, a good resolution
Update to macOS Monterey 12.6.6
