Cannot download to update to macOS 12.1

[M Hossein Hosseini]

I'm trying to download macOS 12.1 first time I've tried 1.2 GB of It was download but a error came up(software update download failed check your internet connection(or something like that) ) and after that When I press Update now button, It will say downloading but nothing is being downloaded(realized with Activity monitor). I tried another internet(operator) but still not working...

 

[white7561]

I recommend downloading the full installer and using that. Use MrMacintosh's website to download the full installer .PKG. when you open it it'll copy the full installer to Applications folder. And you can use it there.

I've seen a user on another thread with RC failing to install the delta update to 12.1 stable using system preferences. The user fixed it by installing the full installer

Anyways here's the link for the site https://mrmacintosh.com/macos-12-monterey-full-installer-database-download-directly-from-apple/

 

[Rockanrolero]

I'm trying to download macOS 12.1 first time I've tried 1.2 GB of It was download but a error came up(software update download failed check your internet connection(or something like that) ) and after that When I press Update now button, It will say downloading but nothing is being downloaded(realized with Activity monitor). I tried another internet(operator) but still not working...

I'm currently using the instructions from this site to download it through Terminal

How to Download Full MacOS Installers from Command Line

Mac users can download full complete MacOS installers directly from the command line. This is an incredibly useful feature particularly if you want to build USB boot drive installers, you manage mu…

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Worked like a charm!