macOS Big Sur elevates the most advanced desktop operating system in the world to a new level of power and beauty. Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy.
Fix macOS Catalina Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Problems. If you face Bluetooth related issues such as unable to turn it on or off or being unable to connect to Bluetooth devices, there’s a remedy. Open Finder, from the top menu, navigate to Go Go To Folder option and then type /Library/Preferences.
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macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. If your Mac isn't compatible, you might be able to install an old version of macOS instead.
Can't Update From Catalina To Big Sur
- Many users have complained that while they were trying to update to Catalina, the Mac got stuck on Catalina update. Solution 1: Restart Mac In such a scenario, our first solution would be to restart Mac. The steps are very simple.
- Go to “System Preferences” and Update again. (Press the “Command–R” to refresh the list of available updates if you don’t see the update.) Problem 16. Mac Can’t Update to Catalina. Some users, especially for late 2015 iMac users,complained that they are unable to update to Catalina because their Mac does not notice the new.
- UPDATE: Solved by creating usb installer and installing update from usb installer. My updated Big Sur from Catalina works flawlessly now! U/Destro706 also suggest booting into safe mode and updating from there works on his end.
MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later
iMac introduced in 2014 or later
iMac Pro
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
View the complete list of compatible computers.
If upgrading from macOS Sierra or later, your Mac needs 35.5GB of available storage to upgrade. If upgrading from an earlier release, your Mac needs up to 44.5GB of available storage. To upgrade from OS X Mountain Lion, first upgrade to OS X El Capitan, then upgrade to macOS Big Sur.
Download macOS Big Sur
Can't Update To Catalina 10.15.7
If you're using macOS Mojave or later, get macOS Big Sur via Software Update: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.
Or use this link to open the macOS Big Sur page on the App Store: Get macOS Big Sur. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.
Install macOS Big Sur
After downloading, the installer opens automatically. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.
Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. During installation, it might restart and show a progress bar or blank screen several times. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.
Stay up to date
After installing macOS Big Sur, you will be notified when updates to macOS Big Sur are available. To check for updates, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Software Update.