its not allowing me to download update

I cant download the update from Ventura 13.5 to Ventura 13.6.1

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.5

Posted on Dec 4, 2023 2:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 5, 2023 1:33 PM

When you use the Terminal Application and use the below command


softwareupdate --list-full-installers


Hit the return key on keyboard


It should List all the available updates that is computer Qualifies to run


Does the Ventura 13.6.1 appear as listed ?


If Yes, use this Terminal command below


Suggest you Copy and paste into Terminal


softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 13.6.1


It will manually download the Full Version of Ventura 13.6.1 ( About 12.xx GB in size )


It will only place a new application called " Install Ventura " in the Applications folder of this computer


It will Not Auto Launch


When ready, launch the application like another other application and follow the prompts


In good conscience and good computer practices


Alway Make a Time Machine Backup  before doing any upDates or upGrades 

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Dec 5, 2023 1:33 PM in response to Doña Paloma

When you use the Terminal Application and use the below command


softwareupdate --list-full-installers


Hit the return key on keyboard


It should List all the available updates that is computer Qualifies to run


Does the Ventura 13.6.1 appear as listed ?


If Yes, use this Terminal command below


Suggest you Copy and paste into Terminal


softwareupdate --fetch-full-installer --full-installer-version 13.6.1


It will manually download the Full Version of Ventura 13.6.1 ( About 12.xx GB in size )


It will only place a new application called " Install Ventura " in the Applications folder of this computer


It will Not Auto Launch


When ready, launch the application like another other application and follow the prompts


In good conscience and good computer practices


Alway Make a Time Machine Backup  before doing any upDates or upGrades 

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