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I have a late 2013 Macbook Pro. This update bricked it. I have a tendency to install most Apple releases when they are first available, even though there are of
by dlevine 6y ago
I have a late 2013 Macbook Pro. This update bricked it. I have a tendency to install most Apple releases when they are first available, even though there are often problems that are usually fixed with a few updates.
I'm sometimes able to boot into Internet Recovery mode (Command-Option-G). Unfortunately, it seems like the only option is to reinstall Big Sur, which doesn't fix the problem.
Hopefully once Apple fixes this issue, I will be able to install the updated version and get it working again. If not, this machine is 7 years old and more or less on its last legs, but I'm still somewhat disappointed.
- peterburkimsher 6y agoI'm so sorry to hear it's bricked; thank you for warning me not to install the update on mine. Is yours a 13" model? I'd like to know if it breaks 15" models too. Are you able to boot with Shift-Option-⌘-R into Recovery Mode from an older version? https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204904 https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204904 What about Thunderbolt disk mode? (hold T at startup). Or booting from an external drive?
- mritun 6y agoAnecdote: I upgrade my late-2013 15” MBP to Big Sur without any issues. Feels a little bit snappier than Catalina for what’s it’s worth.