The process involves a simple Terminal command, and allows you to continue using your Mac as the update downloads and the initial software installation takes place in the background.
A flurry of users on Twitter and CNET report that the newest Mac Mini released last month is unable to update to the latest version of OS X Mountain Lion, 10.8.2. The update is unavailable through the App Store’s Software Update feature after Apple pulled it for an unknown reason on Friday. Additionally, users received an error when trying to install the update manually through the manual installer made available by Apple. OS X displays an error message of “Error: OS X Update can’t be installed on this disk. This volume does not meet the requirements for this update.” Customers on the Apple Support Communities also voiced their concern.
The cause of the error is unclear, but what is clear is that for some reason a special version of OS X 10.8.2 is required for the Mac Mini (like the one that was pulled on Friday). Apple doesn’t explain why a special version is needed—perhaps it boils down to the new Fusion Drive that is also set to ship with the new iMac later this month—or why it pulled the update from the App Store on Friday. The best option for 2012 Mac Mini owners now is to stick it out on 10.8.1, because as Twitter user Gerald explained it, the update still didn’t work “after 5 hours and 4 reinstalls.”
Nov 18, 2012 I have a Mac Mini i7 2.3 GHz (late 2012) and my software updater seems to be 'stuck.' When I open the software updater, it shows me I have 1 update available. The update is for iPhoto, however it shows that the update is already installed. Dec 26, 2018 Mac users have recently begun to run into an issue that prevents them from using MacOS effectively: When they try to turn their Macs on, they get a message that says, “A critical software update.
There is no word on when the new version of OS X 10.8.2 will be released for Mac Mini owners or if they’ll have to stick it out until 10.8.3. We reported on Friday that Apple will soon release a build of 10.8.3 to early testers soon, and the Cupertino, Calif.-based company will provide new information about the 10.8.3 build during the week of Nov. 26.
Update: Additionally, we learned the update has also been pulled for the 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro and latest iMac…suffering the same issue as the Mac Mini.
Update 2: Apple has released a supplemental update to address the issue.
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Several users have reported an issue in which their Mac gets stuck or freezes (becomes unresponsive) during the installation or configuration of an OS X update. Users have stated that software update went smoothly until the Mac was stuck on the “Setting up your Mac…” screen at boot for a very long time. If you experience this problem during setup startup and can’t continue, this article offers tips on how to fix this problem.
You Mac may get stuck when a problem occurs with the OS X update that prevents the computer from booting up successfully.
See also: Mac White Screen
Fix “Setting Up Your Mac…”
If your Mac become unresponsive during setup, first allow your Mac to complete the process. if it is taking too long (hours), then reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac to fix this problem. Here is how:
Resetting the SMC is done slightly differently depending on the type of Mac you have.
MacBooks With Non-Removable Battery, like MacBook Air, MacBook Pro
Older MacBooks with Removable Battery
Mac Pro, iMac, Mac mini
See also: Back up your Mac that will not start up
Devices: MakBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Pro
Macbook Stuck On Update
Software: OSX El Capitan, Yosemite, Mavericks
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