cant update macOS Monterey
I am getting "checking the updates" and it keeps hanging there.
MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15
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