macOS 11 Big Sur problems: how to fix the most common issues
If you’re experiencing macOS Big Sur problems after installing the new update, this guide should show you how to fix it.
Apple has touted macOS Big Sur as the most revolutionary update to its operating system in years, bringing such large changes that this is no longer a macOS 10.x release (which all versions have been since Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah back in 2001) but a whole new version: macOS 11.
The release of this major milestone in macOS history coincides with Apple’s newly-launched MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) and Mac mini (M1, 2020), which all use Apple’s own M1 chip, rather than being powered by Intel hardware.
These new devices come with macOS Big Sur already installed, as Apple has said that the operating system has been built from the ground-up to take advantage of the new hardware.
However, even if you’re running an older Mac or MacBook, you should still be able to use the new operating system. Make sure you check out our how to download and install macOS 11 Big Sur guide for information on safely updating to the new release.
While installing macOS Big Sur shouldn’t be too much of a problem, as with any major operating system update there may be bugs and issues, especially as the software is so new.
So, we’re here to help fix the most common macOS Big Sur problems. Whether you’re having installation issues, or you’ve got hardware and software that doesn’t work as it should, we have a range of solutions.
And, if you have an issue that we haven’t covered here, be sure to follow and tweet the details to us so we can help to find a solution.
How to fix macOS Big Sur download problems
One common macOS Big Sur problem that people have encountered is that macOS 11 fails to download, with some users seeing an error message that says “Installation failed.”
Others, on the other hand, are seeing “The network connection was lost” error messages when they try to download macOS Big Sur.
That’s not all, either. A few get the following error message: “Installation of macOS could not continue. Installation requires downloading…
