Apple's macOS 12.1 is a pretty fun update. "SharePlay" for iOS and iPadOS is finally available for macOS, allowing you to share your screen and music during FaceTime video calls.
You'll also get great features like a private email address and the Apple Music Voice Plan. But what if you have an M1 Mac and can't see this update?
Why macOS 12.1 Updates Are Not Showing Up on M1 Macs
We don't really know why macOS 12.1 updates aren't showing up at this time. For some reason, M1, M1 Pro and M1 Max users were not able to download the 12.1 update or see it in System Preferences.
9to5Mac writer Bradly Chambers was one of the people who downloaded the macOS Monterey installer from the App Store and had trouble updating it.
However, I was happy to find someone in the comments section of "9to5Mac" who told me how to solve this problem.
Jonlon told me that he has an M1 Mac mini and an M1 Max MacBook Pro, and that neither of them originally showed the 12.1 update in System Preferences.
But you've found a solution, and it's making a lot of frustrated Mac users happy.
What to do if your M1 Mac won't update to macOS 12.1
Jonlon says it's not clear why this will work. We don't know, of course, but we're happy to update.
If you are an M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max Mac user and cannot update, this method is likely to help. Until Apple officially addresses this issue, try this solution.
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