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The base build is not compatible with this install method

I try to install the the sw update macOS ventura 13.4.1.

and got the following error:


"The base build is not compatible with this install method.

An error occured while downloading the selected updates.

Please check your internet connection and try again."


Internet connection is fine.


How Can I fix it? I'm using a MBP 16" 2021 M1 Max 64GB RAM.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jul 8, 2023 10:31 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2023 10:49 AM

  1. Boot into Recovery mode: Intro to macOS Recovery - Apple Support
  2. the in Recovery Mode in the Finder menu launch Disk Utility and then using Disk Utility to repair the permissions and fix the drive
  3. Reboot back into normal mode and try again!
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Jul 8, 2023 10:49 AM in response to LIHITM

LIHITM wrote:

I try to install the the sw update macOS ventura 13.4.1.
and got the following error:

"The base build is not compatible with this install method.
An error occured while downloading the selected updates.
Please check your internet connection and try again."

Internet connection is fine.

How Can I fix it? I'm using a MBP 16" 2021 M1 Max 64GB RAM.


ref

If an error occurred while updating or installing macOS


The base build is not compatible with this install method

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