MacOS Big Sur stuck at "Checking Updates" from version 11.6.7 to 11.6.8 and so on.

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MacOS Big Sur stuck at "Checking Updates" from version 11.6.7 to 11.6.8 and so on.

I recently reinstalled MacOS Big Sur (version 11.6.7) in my iMac, then It got stuck at "Checking Updates" forever. Then, once again, I reinstall the MacOS Big Sur and was able to install the 11.6.8 update. Now, when I get check the updates, it is stuck again at "Checking Updates".

Then I realize that my MacBook with MacOS Big Sur (version 11.6.7) has the same problem. It is stuck at "Checking Updates", but this time I don't want to have to reinstall all the system.

Please help.

Thank You.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jul 25, 2022 7:06 AM

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Answer 1

Aug 19, 2022 7:45 AM in response to Gerben Wierda

It might not be necessary to reinstall (which is about as much a 'solution' as buying a new Mac). An NVRAM reset solved the issue for me.

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vortander Author

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Jul 25, 2022 11:20 AM in response to WheelieNick

Thank You very much! I was able to update my Macs with this solution!

Have a good week!

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Owl-53

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Jul 25, 2022 7:21 AM in response to vortander

Follow previous advise First.

Fall back would to Restart in Recovery Mode and choose to reinstall macOS. In theory, it will should pulling down the latest 11.6.8 Big Sur and commence the Installation

Intel Recovery Mode - on restart Command + r

Apple Silicon - Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon - Apple Support (CA)

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