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iMac model A2116 does not upgrade from Mojave (macOS 10.14.6) to MacOS Ventura."

"The update could not be verified." is the message it gives.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Sep 24, 2023 3:53 AM

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Posted on Sep 24, 2023 4:10 AM

Follow previous advise - First


Only as a Fall Back position on this issue


The message might say that an error occurred while downloading, preparing, or installing, or that the installer is damaged or could not be verified.


Notation - Is the computer running the latest version of Mojave 10.14.6 with all the Security Updates available ?


Attempting to upGrade from this far back in the macOS Eco-System with a computer not running the latest of Mojave can have unintended consequences including what is occurring now.

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Sep 24, 2023 4:10 AM in response to Jehiel

Follow previous advise - First


Only as a Fall Back position on this issue


The message might say that an error occurred while downloading, preparing, or installing, or that the installer is damaged or could not be verified.


Notation - Is the computer running the latest version of Mojave 10.14.6 with all the Security Updates available ?


Attempting to upGrade from this far back in the macOS Eco-System with a computer not running the latest of Mojave can have unintended consequences including what is occurring now.

iMac model A2116 does not upgrade from Mojave (macOS 10.14.6) to MacOS Ventura."

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