Imac stuck after software update / restart. discussion in 'imac' started by joe5, jun 7, 2009. how long should it take the imac to restart after a software update? reboot my mac into single user mode, run the update and then restart. i have never had an issue when applying an os x update in this manner.. Software mac os x lion 10.7.2 (11c74) i go to software update while you are in safe mode then try to software update and install the update. then restart normally. question: q: software update is stuck installing 1 item more less. apple footer.. According to experts, the update may get stuck due to anti-virus software, some internal system bugs, file leftovers or similar issues, but the exact cause it not entirely clear. however, mac os experts have provided a couple of tips that may help you to fix stuck macos sierra update..
Stuck on startup after software update. i recently performed a normal software update and was plugged into power supply. it looked like it was going smoothly up until the restart, it never came on and stayed stuck on the gray apple logo. the cursor was in a shape of box about the size of the gray apple on the screen.. I just installed snow leopard on my mac and that was successful. i went to do a software update afterwards (hoping to move up to 10.6.8) and it went through, but when the computer had to restart, it would just shut down, and reboot to the purple-ey space-ey background image....and just stay there... Page 1 of 2 - macbook pro (mac os x) 'restart' doesn't work so can't get software updates - posted in mac os: for a few months my macbook pro hasnt restarted when i am trying to get software updates..
