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I keep getting told my Mac mini running OS11 will update overnight: but it never does, although' sleep' function remains on. Any idea why?

Mac mini, macOS 11.2

Posted on May 28, 2021 4:16 AM

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jeffreythefrog

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May 28, 2021 10:21 AM in response to Man-of-Kent

have you gone into SystemPreferences>EnergySaver and check if power nap is enabled?

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May 28, 2021 4:41 AM in response to Man-of-Kent

What version of macOS is currently installed?

How much free space do you have?

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PRP_53

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May 28, 2021 4:45 AM in response to Man-of-Kent

Check in System Preferences >> Software Updates. It there a message saying Ready to Install. If Yes, click Install Now. It may request Computer Password to proceed

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May 28, 2021 8:53 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

MacOS 11.3

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May 28, 2021 8:54 AM in response to Luis Sequeira1

Free space about 250Gb

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PRP_53

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May 28, 2021 10:14 AM in response to Man-of-Kent

So, has the update been installed ?

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