iMac 2019 software update stuck at 'Preparing' for over an hour
Waited 35 minutes to download update and it got stuck at “ preparing “ and didn’t move for an hour
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Original Title: iMac 2019 software update
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Shut the Mac down by holding down the Power button for 10 seconds or more till the Mac shuts down.
Next boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and try installing from there.
Note: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will assure a successful boot into Safe Mode.