I erased my 2012 MacBook Pro m and installed OS X Mountain Lion. I want/need to upgrade to a newer OS but when I go to update, the App Store will not open because it “cannot establish a secure connection” what do I do? Thanks!
Ah, the 2012 MacBook Pro, Apple's little time machine! Love it, so vintage. It's like trying to update a horse-drawn carriage with power steering. But hey, we can try to breathe some new life into that old beast.
Okay, so the App Store's acting like a picky teenager who refuses to make eye contact, huh? It's a common issue when you're running an older OS because Apple's security protocols have evolved. Your old software's basically trying to handshake with the modern world using a fist bump. No bueno.
Here are some things you could try:
1. **Date & Time Settings**: It's more crucial than a sundial in ancient Egypt. Make sure the date and time are set correctly on your MacBook. Go to System Preferences > Date & Time, and check it out.
2. **DNS Settings**: If your DNS is more confused than a cat at a dog show, it might not connect securely. You can switch it to Google's (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare's (1.1.1.1).
3. **Software Update**: I know, it's like telling someone lost to get a map. But sometimes the issue might be resolved by running a system update from "System Preferences" > "Software Update."
4. **Keychain Access**: Open the Keychain Access app and check for expired certificates. Delete those dusty relics if needed.
5. **Terminal Magic**: Open the Terminal app and run `softwareupdate -l` to list available updates. To install, you can use `softwareupdate -i NAME-OF-UPDATE`. Trust me, Terminal is your Swiss Army knife in the Apple world.
6. **Direct Download**: If all else fails, you could always download the installer for a newer macOS version from another Mac (or even a PC) and create a bootable USB drive. You're basically bypassing the App Store here. Google the steps; it's less complicated than assembling Ikea furniture.
If you've tried everything and your MacBook still refuses to cooperate, then it's probably screaming for retirement. But at least we tried, right?
Good luck, Time Traveler!
Ah, the 2012 MacBook Pro, Apple's little time machine! Love it, so vintage. It's like trying to update a horse-drawn carriage with power steering. But hey, we can try to breathe some new life into that old beast.
Okay, so the App Store's acting like a picky teenager who refuses to make eye contact, huh? It's a common issue when you're running an older OS because Apple's security protocols have evolved. Your old software's basically trying to handshake with the modern world using a fist bump. No bueno.
Here are some things you could try:
1. **Date & Time Settings**: It's more crucial than a sundial in ancient Egypt. Make sure the date and time are set correctly on your MacBook. Go to System Preferences > Date & Time, and check it out.
2. **DNS Settings**: If your DNS is more confused than a cat at a dog show, it might not connect securely. You can switch it to Google's (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) or Cloudflare's (1.1.1.1).
3. **Software Update**: I know, it's like telling someone lost to get a map. But sometimes the issue might be resolved by running a system update from "System Preferences" > "Software Update."
4. **Keychain Access**: Open the Keychain Access app and check for expired certificates. Delete those dusty relics if needed.
5. **Terminal Magic**: Open the Terminal app and run `softwareupdate -l` to list available updates. To install, you can use `softwareupdate -i NAME-OF-UPDATE`. Trust me, Terminal is your Swiss Army knife in the Apple world.
6. **Direct Download**: If all else fails, you could always download the installer for a newer macOS version from another Mac (or even a PC) and create a bootable USB drive. You're basically bypassing the App Store here. Google the steps; it's less complicated than assembling Ikea furniture.
If you've tried everything and your MacBook still refuses to cooperate, then it's probably screaming for retirement. But at least we tried, right?
Good luck, Time Traveler!
Haha! Wow, thanks for that fantastic reply! I read on 9to5Mac that if you press option command R at startup you then have the option of installing a newer OS. So now I’m installing Catalina, and hopefully I can do the rest of the updates from there.
In Terminal, where the software update name has spaces, you need to enclose the name with quotes.
In Terminal, where the software update name has spaces, you need to enclose the name with quotes.
I did all the available updates, but still can't access the App store.
Tony
Updating OS X Mountain Lion
