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Trying to update to Big Sur.
I have downloaded successfully, I accepted the terms and conditions, then I get a message "select the disc where you want to install macOS". The only destination shown is my MHD, when I select this I get a message "This volume is not formatted as APFS" and I can get no further.
I admit to not being too tech savvy, maybe I shouldn't have started this.
Any help gratefully received.
All the Best
Nebb
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14
6x6 wrote:
Hello nebb1,
I just struck me that there is another option we haven't tried. Shut down your Mac and start it by pressing the key combination option + command + R. In this mode, Recovery might offer the latest macOS that is compatible with your Mac. In your case, it might be macOS Big Sur.
You may want to try it before creating a bootable key. It might be a little less intimidating.
So many people have issues with Internet Recovery Mode for one reason or another, I think it is always worthwhile to have a bootable macOS USB installer handy just to be safe in case something does go wrong. Especially since another compatible Mac is needed...very few people seem to have access to a second compatible Mac. Of course if the OP has access to another Mac that is compatible with Catalina or Big Sur, then they can wait & only make the USB installer if needed.
Hello 6 X 6
Here is my Disk Utility situation, thanks to BDAqua.
Hello 6 X 6
Yes did that, see image, all I got from the right click was "unmount MHD". What should I do now please?
Hello 6 X 6
Tried that but see screenshot again. What a caper! Well I've learned a few new things as we've gone along.
Hello 6 X 6
Yir tis. I rotated it beforehand like @HWTech advised but still sideways. Anyway it's readable.
Tried that but whichever disc I selected the edit menu stayed the same as in this image. Regarding the image rotation, yes its just like you said.
Hello 6 X 6
Thank you, your guidance, and patience, has been much appreciated.
nebb
Hello Courcoul,
Many thanks for your offer, will definitely be in touch if my current line is unsuccessful.
Hello HWTech
Thanks for your support. Please see the image posted to 6 X 6. Sorry its still sideways but I am using your advice to work it out, I will get there.
Hello HWTech
Thanks for the post. My MacOS says it's version 10.14.6, is possible to boot into a different version?
Hello HWTech,
Yes that makes sense, I'll look at that now. Thanks.
Hello 6 X 6
Did preferences "oldest" like you said, well what a difference, now I can find everything. Thank you
Trouble installing Big Sur
