Resolving macOS Update Hangs on Legacy Macs
If your 2015 MacBook Air is stuck on the Apple logo progress bar during a Sequoia or Sonoma update, it's usually due to a verification delay for legacy kexts.
What to Do:
- Wait at least 2 hours: Updates on patched Macs can take significantly longer than on supported hardware. The progress bar may stay at 100% for 30-60 minutes while the system builds the kernel cache.
- Force Restart: If it's been over 3 hours, hold the power button to shut down, wait 10 seconds, and turn it back on. Often, the update will finish the final steps after a forced reboot.
- Safe Mode: If it still won't boot, hold Shift to enter Safe Mode. This disables the root patches and allows the update to finish.
- Re-apply Root Patches: Once you reach the desktop, open OCLP and apply the Post-Install Root Patches to restore graphics acceleration.
Original Question: "It's been stuck on this for awhile"
 | I am upgrading my 2015 Macbook Air to the latest OS and now its stuck on this- I feel like I might have done something wrong? Should I just wait? [link] [comments] |
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