Apple security update 2018-002 10.13.6 fails on Mac Pro

Hi,


Just tried to update my Mac Pro late 2013 with the newly released Apple security update 2018-002 10.13.6, both via the Mac App Store and by downloading it directly from Apple. The problem I'm having is that just after the restart the screen goes black and then nothing happens. I have tried several times now but the update doesn't start after the restart.


Anyone else having this issue?


/Johnny

Mac Pro, macOS High Sierra (10.13.6)

Posted on Oct 31, 2018 6:42 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2018 12:49 PM

Hi,

I tried to install this security update both on my Mac Pro 2013 and MacBook Pro 2017 (both 10.13.6).

Mac Pro 2013: after update reboot I got the account screen; after inserting the password the white line went around the end, then I got the white apple black screen with terminal log (I saved a copy) and reboot/switch off options. No way to enter any account; no way to get this repaired thorughout Recovery Partition.

I solved myself by booting my Mac from an external drive with HS 10.13.6 installed and launching Disk Utility S.O.S. from there on my Mac Pro internal SSD.

MacBook Pro 2017: I launched the update. After rebooting I entered my account normally, but App Store is asking for applying the same security update. It seems that it hasn't been installed. Safer to leave it right now.


AppleCare yesterday told me over the phone that there wasn't any issue about this update...

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Nov 25, 2018 1:11 PM in response to mejohco

Today I successfully updated my iMac 27 inch Late 2015 using the steps from chelidon! (thanks one more time)

The App Store shows the Security update 2018-002 as well as Safari version 12.0.1 as part of the installed updates.

I'm glad I have taken this hurdle. So far no issues at all.


One surprise though: my wife's MacBook 12inch still needed the 10.13.6 update. After that update, the Security update 2018-002 did not show up in the App Store. I wonder wether it is not relevant or it will show up soon...

Dec 31, 2018 4:19 AM in response to chelidon

Hi, I am having similar non-function problems on MP 2010 after the most recent ‘security update’ to 10.13.6. I scrolled thru many posts about this problem (won’t boot, can’t reboot, can’t reinstall, can’t run first aid, etc.) and someone referenced a post by you that seemed to solve the problem. Now I can’t locate it. If you know which informed post of yours they were referring to, could you send it along? Thanks.

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