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how do I update Big Sur when "checking for updates" isn't working?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6
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how do I update Big Sur when "checking for updates" isn't working?
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6
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.
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
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.
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
updating big sur