Mac Book Pro 2016 caught in reboot mode over and over after IOS upgrade

I Updated the IOS as prompted to from Yosemite to Monterey and am caught in endless reboots.

I have done all the Command -R Com/ shift/R Ctrl/Option/Shift/R Re-Boot options with an apple help person still NO LUCK.


MacBook Pro 15″

Posted on Aug 22, 2023 11:11 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2023 4:39 AM

Macs don't run iOS, that's the OS for the iPad or iPhone. They run MacOS.

command-option-shift-R is internet recovery at startup.

command-R is simple recovery if the operating system install was successful.

You may be running into an issue whereby the system never fully upgraded. Connect your Mac to ethernet, even if it is with an adapter, and try restarting again so it can finish the downloads.

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Aug 23, 2023 4:39 AM in response to jonebgood

Macs don't run iOS, that's the OS for the iPad or iPhone. They run MacOS.

command-option-shift-R is internet recovery at startup.

command-R is simple recovery if the operating system install was successful.

You may be running into an issue whereby the system never fully upgraded. Connect your Mac to ethernet, even if it is with an adapter, and try restarting again so it can finish the downloads.

Aug 23, 2023 12:58 PM in response to jonebgood

The outcome you got is not necessarily normal, nor is it unexpected. If you carefully read the license agreement, you will see Apple is not responsible for data loss or malfunctions during updates. This is why both the update documentation and documentation across the internet says backup your data before performing any update.


A clone backup, is generally the best to do prior any update, because you can test boot it, and test that it behaves exactly like the original:


Backup now, or forever hold your peace - … - Apple Community


Apple already also considers 2016 Macs legacy:

Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support


which means, the odds are higher that something could go wrong in the process.

For one thing batteries are only known to last 2-5 years:


Batteries - Apple


Sometimes older equipment does get out of warranty coverage, if a general problem is noticed:

Apple Service Programs - Apple Support


While you may choose not to upgrade, important security precautions that have been addressed with newer software may not be available on older software.


I have also written a user tip so you can decide if you can continue using older software:

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250003586


Note Catalina and higher are 64 bit only operating systems, requiring upgrading all software and drivers if you are using anything higher than Catalina.


I hope the service center can break the loop for you.


Aug 23, 2023 11:15 AM in response to Owl-53

Did all of the Recovery coded starts above with an apple tech on the phone. My Macbook pro is a 2016. If I made a mistake it was not backing up to the cloud before re-starting. (rookie move I know better) been a Mac owner since 2002

Does being hardwired in (ethernet) vs very strong blue tooth and wifi matter?

I am bringing it in to Apple tomorrow AM as the only step left was to create a boot drive. That still may be the only option.

The larger question is why would my mac prompt me to upgrade to Monterey when this is the outcome?


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Mac Book Pro 2016 caught in reboot mode over and over after IOS upgrade

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