Software updates for MacBook Pro

I'm not able to get software updates to my MacBook Pro. It just searches and doesn't stop.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Feb 6, 2024 12:15 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2024 12:28 PM

I understand Software Update is "Checking for updates..." with no end in sight. Is that correct?


Several workarounds have been proposed, such as restarting your Mac in "Safe Mode" and checking for updates while in that mode, and / or resetting NVRAM. Try both.


How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


Related: Software Update stuck at "Checking for updates"… - Apple Community

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Feb 6, 2024 12:28 PM in response to Greeneaj

I understand Software Update is "Checking for updates..." with no end in sight. Is that correct?


Several workarounds have been proposed, such as restarting your Mac in "Safe Mode" and checking for updates while in that mode, and / or resetting NVRAM. Try both.


How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support


Related: Software Update stuck at "Checking for updates"… - Apple Community

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