Though there is nothing new about software updates getting stuck midway on a Mac, the issue was becoming so common that we were forced to take notice. A large number of macOS users have recently reported that their Mac won't update, asserting that the software installation seems to either get stuck in the middle of the update or simply fail to kick in right off the bat.
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Having experienced and fixed this issue multiple times, we have come up with a handful of reliable solutions to troubleshooting the 'Mac won't update' issue. If the problem has gripped your computer as well, give these trusted tips and tricks a shot.
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Ensure That Your Mac Has Enough Space
The very first thing that you do to resolve the macOS update issues is to check whether or not you have enough space to accommodate the software update.
Click on the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. Now, click on the Storage tab. Next, you should see the total available storage on your Mac. If your Mac is cluttered for space, delete all the redundant files and apps that have clogged up a lot of space. You need ample space, first to download the update files and then for the updates to install. Once installed, the original files are deleted, but for the whole process, you need enough space for both steps.
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Restart Your Mac
If you are unable to update your Mac even after you clean up the storage, restart your Mac. A normal restart often fixes random issues. So, give it a try. Once your Mac has rebooted, head to the System Preferences > Software Update and try to install the update.
Turn OFF/ON Wi-Fi
Software updates often fail or tend to come to an abrupt halt due to poor Internet connection. So, make sure your Mac is connected to a stable internet connection.
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Click on the Wi-Fi menu and turn it off. Now, wait for some time and then turn it on. After that, kickstart the software update, as usual, to check if you have finally got the better of the issue. You can also try to restart your router once, if simply turning Wi-Fi off and on doesn't do the trick.
Ensure That Apple's Servers Are Not Experiencing Issues
When Apple's servers face an outage, many things come to a halt including the macOS software update. Hence, make sure Apple's system status for Mac update is live and running.
Go to Apple's system status page and ensure that the circle to the left of the macOS software update is green. If it is grey, grab a cup of hot coffee and wait until the outage is over.
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Reset the NVRAM
More often than not, resetting NVRAM gets rid of many common problems. Thus, if none of the solutions has come to your rescue in troubleshooting the macOS update issue, bring it into action as well.
To get started, turn on your Mac. Then hold down the command-Option-P-R keys as soon as your computer powers on. Hold down these keys for about 20 seconds and then release them.
On an older Mac that chimes at boot, press and hold the keys until you hear a second startup chime.
Try Updating your Mac in Safe Mode
Another highly reliable solution for fixing a Mac that won't update is the Safe Mode. By blocking the problematic apps and software, it allows the Mac to boot up securely, which often fixes miscellaneous issues.
Having found success with this reliable hack on several occasions, we would recommend you to give it a chance as well. First off, turn off your Mac and then immediately press and hold the Shift key until the login screen appears. After that, let go of the Shift key and log in.
Once your Mac has entered the safe mode, try to update it. After your Mac has successfully updated, restart your Mac normally to exit the safe mode.
Try Out Combo Update
If the problem persists, go for the combo update. For those unfamiliar with it, a combo update is a combined update that consists of all the changes since the rollout of the original version. For instance, you can use the combo update to jump directly from macOS 11 to macOS 11.4 by skipping the minor updates.
Many users who had run into this issue had reported that the combo update was able to fix it. Therefore, you shouldn't miss out on it as well.
Head over to Apple's combo update site and find the suitable combo update. Then, download it following the instructions.
Bottom Line:
There you go! Hopefully, you have taken control of the issue and your Mac is successfully updated. As these solutions have worked for many Rapid Repair–India's eminent Apple repair centre–customers in troubleshooting the macOS update issues, we don't see any reason why it won't work for you as well.
But before you dive into the all-new features of the update, be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Read Also – macOS Big Sur: Features, Issues and More
The uvula is that dangly thing that sits at the back of your throat.
Technically its full name is the palatine uvula but the full term isn't normally necessary to use.
Much like the tonsils, another easy-to-forget feature of the mouth, a swollen uvula can occur under certain circumstances.
A swollen, enlarged uvula can be extremely uncomfortable but is, fortunately, not as common as other forms of inflammation.
An inflamed uvula has a small number of potential causes so investigating why your uvula is swollen is not as difficult as other ailments.
Still, taking some time to familiarize yourself with its normal functions can help you understand how uvula problems develop in the first place.
What Is the Uvula?
The uvula is an organ that descends from the soft palate (the roof of your mouth)
The uvula is an organ that descends from the soft palate (the roof of your mouth), and has four primary functions:
Swallowing:
The entrance to the nasal passage lies behind the uvula, and when you swallow it bends backwards slightly and blocks the opening. This keeps anything you swallow going in the right direction and prevents food from going up your nose.
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Speaking:
The uvula produces a thin form of saliva whenever you speak or swallow, which coats the lining of the throat. If you have ever tried to speak with a dry mouth, you will understand how useful this can be. The uvula also aids in the production of certain sounds.
Defense:
Along with the tonsils, the uvula helps trap microorganisms and prevents them from getting further into the body. The uvula also helps govern the gag reflex and the reflex's strength partially depends on how sensitive a person's uvula happens to be.
Snoring/Sleep Apnea:
The uvula is thought to have some involvement with snoring or sleep apnea since it's been observed to be enlarged in individuals experiencing these conditions. However, it's unclear if the uvula's size causes these issues or if the enlargement is the result of stresses caused by snoring or sleep apnea.
Symptoms of a Swollen Uvula
In addition to a sore throat, a swollen uvula (called 'uvulitis') has several distinctive symptoms that can be easily recognized and reported to your doctor.
The most obvious symptom (besides pain) is that visual inspection will reveal an inflamed, enlarged uvula. The swelling can cause certain specific problems over its duration, including:
- Trouble swallowing, as the enlarged uvula gets in the way of food.
- Swollen tonsils. It's rare for the uvula to be the only part of the mouth that swells, so seeing enlarged tonsils or other areas is not uncommon.
- Trouble breathing, especially if the tonsils are also affected.
- Difficulty talking. Due to the role the uvula plays in sound production and how swelling can affect other parts of the throat, hoarseness can develop.
- Gagging, as the uvula potentially brushes against the back of the tongue and triggers the gag reflex.
- A persistent feeling of something being lodged in your throat.
- Possibly obstructive sleep apnea if the uvula is able to block the airway when lying down.
- Nasal regurgitation (where food/drink comes out of your nose).
- Fever (if caused by infection).
- Pain.
What Causes a Swollen Uvula?
There are only a few potential causes of a swollen uvula and fortunately, most are easy to identify or rule out.
Infection
Much like the tonsils, a uvula infection can develop if the immune system is unable to dispatch a trapped pathogen. As the uvula becomes infected, it will inflame and swell. Both bacterial and viral infections are capable of causing uvulitis, including strep throat, mononucleosis, or respiratory tract infections.
It's worth noting that anything capable of infecting the uvula is also able to infect the tonsils and epiglottis, a muscle at the back of the tongue, causing them to swell as well. A swollen epiglottis is especially dangerous in children since it can block the airway. A child with a swollen uvula should be evaluated by a doctor in order to rule out this risk.
Allergies
Allergic reactions can trigger a rapid fluid buildup in parts of the throat and mouth, leading to swelling. If the reaction is severe enough, the fluid (edema) can spread into the uvula and make it swell.
This is usually a sign that an anaphylactic reaction is occurring and requires immediate treatment. Administer an epinephrine shot (EpiPen) or seek emergency medical attention at once.
Genetics
A cleft lip or cleft palate is a type of congenital trait which affects the roof of the mouth. This can result in changes to the uvula such as it being enlarged, off-place, shrunken, or missing altogether.
An elongated uvula is also hereditary and although this is not swelling per se, it can cause many of the same symptoms due to its size. There is also a rare genetic condition called hereditary angioedema that causes swelling in various parts of the body and can sometimes affect the uvula.
Dry Mouth
A dry mouth is actually the most common cause of uvulitis and results from persistent irritation. Anything capable of causing a persistent dry mouth, such as dehydration, is also capable of causing uvulitis by extension.
Trauma
As with most parts of the body, injuring the uvula can cause it to swell, though fortunately uvular trauma is not very common. Trauma can occur as a result of injury to the throat or if the uvula is accidentally struck during the placement of a breathing tube (intubation). It's also possible to get a swollen uvula after drinking or eating something especially hot through an inadvertent burn.
Treatment for a Swollen Uvula
A mixture of medical and home remedies can be employed to deal with a swollen uvula. Some solutions are more suited for swelling from certain causes more than others.
Medication
The main medications that are used in cases of a swollen uvula are antibiotics and steroids. Antibiotics should be used only if a bacterial cause has been identified and should be taken for the full course in order to ensure full eradication.
Steroids help reduce swelling and may be employed in treating an allergic reaction. If the pain is difficult to manage, an analgesic may be used as well.
Ice Chips
Robojump mac os. Chewing on ice will chill and numb the throat, both reducing swelling (especially if caused by irritation) and ideally easing pain.
Water
In event of dry mouth, drinking water is the most obvious way to help keep everything properly lubricated. If the issue is not being caused by dryness, gargling salt water can help soothe inflammation in certain cases.
Honey
Honey has antibacterial properties. Although it's difficult to rub honey directly onto the uvula (though kudos if you pull it off), licking two teaspoons of honey a day can be a way to try and get some antiseptic action in case of an infection.
When to See a Doctor
A swollen uvula is not normally something that requires a doctor's attention except to rule out bacterial causes. There are certain circumstances, however, where scheduling an appointment is strongly advised, such as:
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- The swollen uvula is in a child who is also showing signs of an infection (fever, coughing, etc.).
- The swelling is creating significant breathing difficulties or interfering with sleep.
- You have difficulty swallowing and are worried about choking.
- The pain is not manageable on your own.
- Pus or blood begins to come from the uvula. This is a sign that the swollen uvula has ruptured and requires immediate medical attention.
Reset the NVRAM
More often than not, resetting NVRAM gets rid of many common problems. Thus, if none of the solutions has come to your rescue in troubleshooting the macOS update issue, bring it into action as well.
To get started, turn on your Mac. Then hold down the command-Option-P-R keys as soon as your computer powers on. Hold down these keys for about 20 seconds and then release them.
On an older Mac that chimes at boot, press and hold the keys until you hear a second startup chime.
Try Updating your Mac in Safe Mode
Another highly reliable solution for fixing a Mac that won't update is the Safe Mode. By blocking the problematic apps and software, it allows the Mac to boot up securely, which often fixes miscellaneous issues.
Having found success with this reliable hack on several occasions, we would recommend you to give it a chance as well. First off, turn off your Mac and then immediately press and hold the Shift key until the login screen appears. After that, let go of the Shift key and log in.
Once your Mac has entered the safe mode, try to update it. After your Mac has successfully updated, restart your Mac normally to exit the safe mode.
Try Out Combo Update
If the problem persists, go for the combo update. For those unfamiliar with it, a combo update is a combined update that consists of all the changes since the rollout of the original version. For instance, you can use the combo update to jump directly from macOS 11 to macOS 11.4 by skipping the minor updates.
Many users who had run into this issue had reported that the combo update was able to fix it. Therefore, you shouldn't miss out on it as well.
Head over to Apple's combo update site and find the suitable combo update. Then, download it following the instructions.
Bottom Line:
There you go! Hopefully, you have taken control of the issue and your Mac is successfully updated. As these solutions have worked for many Rapid Repair–India's eminent Apple repair centre–customers in troubleshooting the macOS update issues, we don't see any reason why it won't work for you as well.
But before you dive into the all-new features of the update, be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Read Also – macOS Big Sur: Features, Issues and More
The uvula is that dangly thing that sits at the back of your throat.
Technically its full name is the palatine uvula but the full term isn't normally necessary to use.
Much like the tonsils, another easy-to-forget feature of the mouth, a swollen uvula can occur under certain circumstances.
A swollen, enlarged uvula can be extremely uncomfortable but is, fortunately, not as common as other forms of inflammation.
An inflamed uvula has a small number of potential causes so investigating why your uvula is swollen is not as difficult as other ailments.
Still, taking some time to familiarize yourself with its normal functions can help you understand how uvula problems develop in the first place.
What Is the Uvula?
The uvula is an organ that descends from the soft palate (the roof of your mouth)
The uvula is an organ that descends from the soft palate (the roof of your mouth), and has four primary functions:
Swallowing:
The entrance to the nasal passage lies behind the uvula, and when you swallow it bends backwards slightly and blocks the opening. This keeps anything you swallow going in the right direction and prevents food from going up your nose.
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Speaking:
The uvula produces a thin form of saliva whenever you speak or swallow, which coats the lining of the throat. If you have ever tried to speak with a dry mouth, you will understand how useful this can be. The uvula also aids in the production of certain sounds.
Defense:
Along with the tonsils, the uvula helps trap microorganisms and prevents them from getting further into the body. The uvula also helps govern the gag reflex and the reflex's strength partially depends on how sensitive a person's uvula happens to be.
Snoring/Sleep Apnea:
The uvula is thought to have some involvement with snoring or sleep apnea since it's been observed to be enlarged in individuals experiencing these conditions. However, it's unclear if the uvula's size causes these issues or if the enlargement is the result of stresses caused by snoring or sleep apnea.
Symptoms of a Swollen Uvula
In addition to a sore throat, a swollen uvula (called 'uvulitis') has several distinctive symptoms that can be easily recognized and reported to your doctor.
The most obvious symptom (besides pain) is that visual inspection will reveal an inflamed, enlarged uvula. The swelling can cause certain specific problems over its duration, including:
- Trouble swallowing, as the enlarged uvula gets in the way of food.
- Swollen tonsils. It's rare for the uvula to be the only part of the mouth that swells, so seeing enlarged tonsils or other areas is not uncommon.
- Trouble breathing, especially if the tonsils are also affected.
- Difficulty talking. Due to the role the uvula plays in sound production and how swelling can affect other parts of the throat, hoarseness can develop.
- Gagging, as the uvula potentially brushes against the back of the tongue and triggers the gag reflex.
- A persistent feeling of something being lodged in your throat.
- Possibly obstructive sleep apnea if the uvula is able to block the airway when lying down.
- Nasal regurgitation (where food/drink comes out of your nose).
- Fever (if caused by infection).
- Pain.
What Causes a Swollen Uvula?
There are only a few potential causes of a swollen uvula and fortunately, most are easy to identify or rule out.
Infection
Much like the tonsils, a uvula infection can develop if the immune system is unable to dispatch a trapped pathogen. As the uvula becomes infected, it will inflame and swell. Both bacterial and viral infections are capable of causing uvulitis, including strep throat, mononucleosis, or respiratory tract infections.
It's worth noting that anything capable of infecting the uvula is also able to infect the tonsils and epiglottis, a muscle at the back of the tongue, causing them to swell as well. A swollen epiglottis is especially dangerous in children since it can block the airway. A child with a swollen uvula should be evaluated by a doctor in order to rule out this risk.
Allergies
Allergic reactions can trigger a rapid fluid buildup in parts of the throat and mouth, leading to swelling. If the reaction is severe enough, the fluid (edema) can spread into the uvula and make it swell.
This is usually a sign that an anaphylactic reaction is occurring and requires immediate treatment. Administer an epinephrine shot (EpiPen) or seek emergency medical attention at once.
Genetics
A cleft lip or cleft palate is a type of congenital trait which affects the roof of the mouth. This can result in changes to the uvula such as it being enlarged, off-place, shrunken, or missing altogether.
An elongated uvula is also hereditary and although this is not swelling per se, it can cause many of the same symptoms due to its size. There is also a rare genetic condition called hereditary angioedema that causes swelling in various parts of the body and can sometimes affect the uvula.
Dry Mouth
A dry mouth is actually the most common cause of uvulitis and results from persistent irritation. Anything capable of causing a persistent dry mouth, such as dehydration, is also capable of causing uvulitis by extension.
Trauma
As with most parts of the body, injuring the uvula can cause it to swell, though fortunately uvular trauma is not very common. Trauma can occur as a result of injury to the throat or if the uvula is accidentally struck during the placement of a breathing tube (intubation). It's also possible to get a swollen uvula after drinking or eating something especially hot through an inadvertent burn.
Treatment for a Swollen Uvula
A mixture of medical and home remedies can be employed to deal with a swollen uvula. Some solutions are more suited for swelling from certain causes more than others.
Medication
The main medications that are used in cases of a swollen uvula are antibiotics and steroids. Antibiotics should be used only if a bacterial cause has been identified and should be taken for the full course in order to ensure full eradication.
Steroids help reduce swelling and may be employed in treating an allergic reaction. If the pain is difficult to manage, an analgesic may be used as well.
Ice Chips
Robojump mac os. Chewing on ice will chill and numb the throat, both reducing swelling (especially if caused by irritation) and ideally easing pain.
Water
In event of dry mouth, drinking water is the most obvious way to help keep everything properly lubricated. If the issue is not being caused by dryness, gargling salt water can help soothe inflammation in certain cases.
Honey
Honey has antibacterial properties. Although it's difficult to rub honey directly onto the uvula (though kudos if you pull it off), licking two teaspoons of honey a day can be a way to try and get some antiseptic action in case of an infection.
When to See a Doctor
A swollen uvula is not normally something that requires a doctor's attention except to rule out bacterial causes. There are certain circumstances, however, where scheduling an appointment is strongly advised, such as:
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- The swollen uvula is in a child who is also showing signs of an infection (fever, coughing, etc.).
- The swelling is creating significant breathing difficulties or interfering with sleep.
- You have difficulty swallowing and are worried about choking.
- The pain is not manageable on your own.
- Pus or blood begins to come from the uvula. This is a sign that the swollen uvula has ruptured and requires immediate medical attention.
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