macOS 11 beta 3 does not install

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Created Jul ’20

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Hello, when I try to install macOS 11 beta 3 from beta 2, I downloaded the incremental update as shown in the release log (press the more info and press download). After it downloads, it install for roughly 10 minutes, and then it takes me straight back to the login screen (of course the update did not install).

When I download the full update, it gets stuck on Downloading 12.88GB of 12.88GB for almost an hour with no response.

Anyone else have the same issue?

Thanks!

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Answer 1

ViceConviction OP

Jul ’20

There should be something about additional updates to install, and you can view more and then select macOS Big Sur Beta 3 which is a smaller download at ~4GB.

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BuciboLebo OP

Jul ’20

Same experience here. After reboot the entire download started from zero only to get stuck at the same place again.

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Pablo2020 OP

Jul ’20

I have the same experience. Consistently for two days, i get that there is an update. I have deleted everything i can, deleted the installer, reboot after reboot, did the full install, did the incremental install. nothing. comes back on and i still have beta 2. whats worse is my safari wont even open anymore. i have to click on a search from top right corner and type what im looking for to open that way

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Answer 4

foxnet OP

Jul ’20

Has anyone got a solution to this. Goes through all processes ok but still has beta 2 installed HD asked me to upgrade again

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Answer 5

vdolmstead OP

Jul ’20

I had a similar experience. I restarted the Mac holding down CMD+R and chose "Reinstall MacOS." It worked.

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Answer 6

anton294 OP

Jul ’20

CMD+R and chosing "Reinstall MacOS" finally worked for me. Thank you for that hint @vdolmstead

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