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1. Why can't I install macOS on Macintosh HD?
2. Why can't I get macOS 10.14 on my Mac?
3. Why can't macOS Big Sur Cannot be installed on Macintosh HD?
4. Is my Mac too old to update OS?
5. Why can't I install the latest macOS?
6. Why can I not upgrade macOS?
7. Why can't you install macOS on a PC?
8. Can I reinstall macOS on Macintosh HD data?
9. How do I force a Mac to install?
10. How do I bypass download restrictions on Mac?
11. How do you bypass macOS Cannot verify developer?
12. How do I bypass firmware lock on Mac?
13. How do I turn off Apple restrictions?
14. Why is my Mac blocking downloads?

Why can't I install macOS on Macintosh HD?

This is because the macOS installer needs extra space to unpack files and folders. Without that additional free space, the installer has no room to work and can't complete the installation on your Mac. Open the Apple () menu and go to About This Mac > Storage to view the free space on your Mac.

Why can't I get macOS 10.14 on my Mac?

If macOS 10.14 updates are not appearing in the App Store, some preference settings may prevent it from doing so. Open System Preference and select the App Store, and then turn on the automatic updates check function for all the options. Click "Check Now" to see if the problem has been resolved.

Why can't macOS Big Sur Cannot be installed on Macintosh HD?

There are several possible reasons: Your Mac doesn't support Big Sur. The update couldn't be downloaded. You don't have enough disk space.

Is my Mac too old to update OS?

If you are running macOS 10.11 or newer, you should be able to upgrade to at least macOS 10.15 Catalina. To see if your computer can run macOS 11 Big Sur, check Apple's compatibility info and installation instructions.

Why can't I install the latest macOS?

There are several reasons you might be unable to update your Mac. However, the most common reason is a lack of storage space. Your Mac needs to have enough free space to download the new update files before it can install them. Aim to keep 15–20GB of free storage on your Mac for installing updates.

Why can I not upgrade macOS?

What to Do if Your Mac Won't Update. If you're having issues updating your Mac, make sure that you have enough RAM and storage space to download the update. You can also try restarting your computer and downloading the update manually. Finally, try booting in safe mode or repairing your hard drive in Disk Utility.

Why can't you install macOS on a PC?

This is because Mac OS X is built specifically for Intel processors. Mac OS X was designed from the ground up to run on Intel processors, and as a result, requires an Intel-based computer to install and use. If you have a computer that doesn't have an Intel processor, you won't be able to install or use Mac OS X.

Can I reinstall macOS on Macintosh HD data?

If the installer offers you the choice between installing on Macintosh HD or Macintosh HD - Data, choose Macintosh HD. Allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. Your Mac might restart and show a progress bar several times, and the screen might be empty for minutes at a time.

How do I force a Mac to install?

On a Mac with Apple silicon: Choose Apple menu > Shut Down, press and hold the power button until “Loading startup options” appears, select Options, click Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions.

How do I bypass download restrictions on Mac?

If you're certain that an app you want to install is from a trustworthy source and hasn't been tampered with, you can temporarily override your Mac security settings to open it. Go to Security & Privacy. Click the Open Anyway button in the General pane to confirm your intent to open or install the app.

How do you bypass macOS Cannot verify developer?

Control-click the app icon, then choose Open from the shortcut menu. Click Open. The app is saved as an exception to your security settings, and you can open it in the future by double-clicking it just as you can any registered app.

How do I bypass firmware lock on Mac?

Power on the mac and immediately press and hold command-option-P-R. The system will restart with the 'bong noise', allow it to do this 3 times. On the third 'bong' you can let go of the keys. The machine will now boot with a cleared password and reset PRAM/NVRAM.

How do I turn off Apple restrictions?

Go to Settings and tap Screen Time. Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and enter your Screen Time passcode. Tap Content Restrictions, then tap Web Content. Choose Unrestricted Access, Limit Adult Websites, or Allowed Websites.

Why is my Mac blocking downloads?

Check Your Mac's Security & Privacy Settings

Sometimes, Safari download problems occur because your Mac doesn't let you open apps from unidentified developers. You'll find this setting in the Security & Privacy pane of System Preferences, which restricts you to opening apps downloaded from the App Store by default.