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MacOS Catalina Update failed to download.

After tried many of the solution, and still I kept getting the same messages.

The solution i tried:

1)Restart

2)deleting the partially downloaded file from library/updates but it says it can't be moved to the trash because it can't be deleted.

3)Go to the App store and download the full installer from there which this doesn't either because it redirects me to the software update settings in system preferences.


MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.15

Posted on Mar 26, 2020 5:32 PM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2020 5:52 PM

Make sure your mac is connected to your router via cable rather than relying on WiFi.

Do not use the mac while it is downloading, do not use other devices that share the

same internet connection while your mac is downloading.

Have you tried to do the update whilst in Safe Mode,

How to use safe mode on your Mac – Apple Support


You can also download the standalone update from here,

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2037?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

once downloaded double-click to install.

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Mar 26, 2020 5:52 PM in response to ValueInvester

Make sure your mac is connected to your router via cable rather than relying on WiFi.

Do not use the mac while it is downloading, do not use other devices that share the

same internet connection while your mac is downloading.

Have you tried to do the update whilst in Safe Mode,

How to use safe mode on your Mac – Apple Support


You can also download the standalone update from here,

https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2037?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

once downloaded double-click to install.

MacOS Catalina Update failed to download.

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