Unable to update from 10.13.2 to 10.13.3 on MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012)

Thank you for providing the link to Download macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Update

Previously I was running 10.13.2 (17C205) and the App Store was unresponsive after clicking its update button. You may want to fix this application or is this one of the issues resolves in the list regarding About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 E…

I had the same issue after imaging the HDD to an SSD upgrade using SuperDuper. Fortunately, I kept the original drive as an external backup drive in an enclosure. The 2012 MacBook Pro booted off the original drive without issue and updated to 10.13.4 easily (the entire process took maybe 90 minutes). Once the HDD updated, I backed up to the SSD again using SuperDuper and everything worked. Select "backup all files" using the copy different files option and it takes much less time than creating a completely new image. The SSD now updates without a problem and boots more quickly than before. Hope this helps.

I have tried downloading the install package for 10.13.3 but it still goes through the same process.

Just to be certain, did you try this one?

Download macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 Update

The clear text URL is https://support.apple.com/kb/DL1954

I have a similar problem with MacBook Air 2012 with SSD drive, the common thread being the SSD drives.

System fails to upgrade from 10.13.1.

Any suggestions, I have tried downloading 10.13.3 combo manually, after reboot, version still at 10.13.1.

I still have the problem with the 10.13.4 combo update. My system is "stuck" on 10.13.1.

I suspect it could be a rights issue, after reboot? Is there any way I can check the logs and resolve this issue?

odhis34.ke wrote:

I had recently upgraded my hard drive to SSD, using carbon copy cloner. Would that have any contribution to the problem?

Yes. Some SSDs work, some don't.

But the new internal SSD will not update.

Apparently yours is in the latter category. The reasons are not clear, but all available evidence suggests incompatible firmware. That particular problem typically becomes apparent when attempting to upgrade macOS due to the firmware updates that accompany it. Apple does not test that firmware on anything other than the devices they incorporate in the products they build, and the Samsung "EVO" series appear to be particularly notorious for causing trouble.

Potential workarounds include the solution you described, reinstalling macOS from Recovery mode, and other conniptions that may be required again upon future macOS upgrades or updates.

I have the same issue on an iMac, and yes I have tried both of the update packages. (Multiple of the same model imacs, and no, not iMac Pro's)

Anyone got any ideas on this?

You need to create your own Discussion. The originator of this one has chosen not to respond.

Yeah the Samsung EVO 850 don't play nice with the Mac.