Can't upgrade from Big Sur to Monterey

the software update keeps spinning and nothing is happening.

MacBook Air

Posted on Aug 30, 2022 8:49 PM

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Aug 31, 2022 9:11 AM in response to forevasun

forevasun wrote:

the software update keeps spinning and nothing is happening.

If your machine qualifies for the upgrade—

try booting to Safeboot and try again..

>About this Mac>SoftwareUpdate

SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support will sort many anomalies

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